Dr. Annette Thuesen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Annette Aagaard Thuesen is an Associate Professor at the Danish Centre for Rural Research at the University of Southern Denmark, focusing on social science aspects of rural development. She has significant experience and expertise in EU agricultural policy, particularly in the LEADER program. Her research explores the conditions and dynamics of local action groups, village development, local council organization, and participatory processes related to rural democracy. Thuesen has been actively involved in teaching sociology and European studies at the University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg and plans to teach in Sønderborg starting autumn 2024. She earned her PhD in partnership organization for rural development, with her doctoral project contributing to theoretical advancements in governance perspectives for horizontal partnerships. Her extensive academic contributions include research on social innovation, social capital, and democratic network governance. In 2023, she was appointed president of the European Society for Rural Sociology, further establishing her influence in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-02-01 — Present

Danish Centre for Rural Research, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Specializing in social science with a focus on rural development and EU agricultural policies.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.