Dr. Anna Bengtsson

Biography

Anna Ryan Bengtsson is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Gothenburg. She holds a PhD in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Her research interests include welfare state change, public sector organization, and the role of professional groups such as social workers, midwives, and nurses in societal care practices. Her dissertation focused on the politicization of care and collective resistance among welfare workers. In her teaching, she emphasizes ‘signature pedagogy’ relevant to social work education, particularly at the bachelor and master levels, facilitating courses such as Theories, Methods and Ethics in Social Work and Social Work at Community Level. She leads the RIO-network, collaborating with civil society organizations on the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions. Bengtsson has a rich publication record addressing pedagogical issues in social work, and has contributed to various conferences and journals, exploring themes of digital education, student engagement, and critical social work practices. Her work strives to challenge traditional academic paradigms and promote inclusive teaching methodologies.

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