Dr. Alexander Thygesen

Biography

Alexander Ulrich Thygesen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University, specializing in cultural theory with a focus on Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Chile and Argentina. He has been involved in various research projects examining the impact of digital memory in education and activism. His academic contributions include participation in several workshops, seminars, and peer-reviewed publications, along with lectures at international conferences and institutions. Thygesen has collaborated on projects such as the Sesame Street 50: Shapes Digital Memory and WEB CHILD: Changing Childhoods Early Era, where he worked closely with peers from diverse academic backgrounds. His engagement in memory activism and decolonial frameworks marks a significant part of his research interests, particularly in how cultural narratives shape public memory and identity. He has also contributed to media discussions on Chile’s military dictatorship and contemporary social issues, demonstrating his commitment to integrating academic insights with public discourse.

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