Dr. Anne Farewell

Professor

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Biography

Anne Farewell is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, where she leads a research group focused on antibiotic resistance, a pressing global health issue. Her group initially studied bacterial gene regulation but has shifted its emphasis to understanding the spread of antibiotic resistance genes, particularly through horizontal gene transfer mechanisms. Farewell collaborates with the Centre for Antibiotic Resistance Research (CARe) at the University of Gothenburg to leverage new tools for studying these processes. She has received recognition for her dedication to education, being named an Excellent Teacher in 2015, and is actively involved in redesigning undergraduate education to incorporate active learning techniques. Farewell leads multiple courses, including Prokaryotic Molecular Microbiology and Higher Education Teaching in Natural Sciences, and has developed an online outreach course focused on the problem of antibiotic resistance. Her work is not only crucial in academia but also aims to engage a broader audience in the fight against antibiotic resistance through various initiatives and her social media presence.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).