Dr. Annika Raapke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

PostDoctoral Researcher

— Present

University Göttingen, Germany • Göttingen, Germany

Worked on the DFG Walter Benjamin Project "Pacotille economies Ancien Regime".

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching early modern history and supervising C- and Master's theses.

Researcher

— Present

ERC Project ELBOW, Helsinki University • Helsinki, Finland

Engaged in research related to the ERC Project.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.