Dr. Anna Croon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anna Croon is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in the intersection of feminist technoscience and design. She has a strong focus on norm-critical design practices and engages in research that emphasizes the importance of inclusive and ethical approaches to technology and design. Croon has been involved in various research projects, including the Feminist Tactics Means Re-Design project, which aims to critically analyze and reimagine design practices within feminist frameworks. Her work contributes to the understanding of how design can be utilized as a tool for social change and how feminist perspectives can reshape technical disciplines. In addition to her research, she teaches courses related to design informatics and fosters a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and innovation in design practices.

Research Interests

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.