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Annika Raapke is a researcher specialized in early modern history, focusing on Caribbean histories of women, relationships, labor, and food. Her PhD in early modern history was obtained from the University of Oldenburg, Germany in 2017. She has received the Oldenburg University Society's award for Excellent Research for her book "Dieses verfluchte Land. Europäische Körper Brieferzählungen aus der Karibik, 1744-1826" published in 2019. Raapke's career includes significant roles such as the Head of Public Engagement for the Prize Papers Project and a Dorothea Schlözer Fellowship at the University of Göttingen. Currently, she is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Uppsala University while also working on the ERC project "Slavery, Abolition Archipelagic Connections Swedish Caribbean." Raapke has published numerous articles and book chapters on various aspects of Caribbean history, including her research interests in colonialism and the socio-cultural dynamics of the 18th century French Caribbean.
University Göttingen, Germany • Göttingen, Germany
Worked on the DFG Walter Benjamin Project "Pacotille economies Ancien Regime".
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Teaching early modern history and supervising C- and Master's theses.
ERC Project ELBOW, Helsinki University • Helsinki, Finland
Engaged in research related to the ERC Project.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.