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Angelika Thelin is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Gothenburg. She commenced her career as a carer and support worker, later taking on roles as a child welfare officer. Angelika holds a master's degree in comparative social policy from Roskilde University, and she has served as a political advisor in parliament. Her doctoral research at Växjö University focused on the financial struggles of younger retirees, specifically examining poverty and living conditions for older adults. Her ongoing research delves into the prevention of issues among children and young people, emphasizing management, governance, and collaborative practices within the welfare sector. Between 2014 and 2017, she led the social work programme at Linnaeus University. Angelika has contributed to various publications addressing child welfare policies and has explored socio-economic challenges faced by older populations in both Sweden and Belgium.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).