Dr. Amanda Nyberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amanda Nyberg is a PhD student at Umeå University, involved in the CollAGE research programme. Her work focuses on collaboration between social services and spatial planning, aiming to develop age-friendly communities in Swedish rural municipalities. She holds a master's degree in social work and has experience working in eldercare and home care as a care manager. In addition to her research, she has taught at Örebro University in subjects related to social work, social politics, and methodology. Her doctoral thesis includes six sub-studies investigating collaborative efforts in eldercare and urban planning. Amanda’s research spans from 2022 to 2027, emphasizing the transformational impacts of an ageing population on social and spatial planning practices.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2022-01-01 — 2027-12-31

CollAGE Research Programme, Umeå University • Umeå

Working on a doctoral thesis that explores collaboration in social services and spatial planning.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.