Dr. Anton Holmgren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anton Holmgren is a researcher affiliated with the University of Gothenburg, specializing in human growth patterns and their implications for health, particularly in children. He completed his doctoral thesis on secular changes in pubertal growth in 2018. His recent research has highlighted the increased incidence of overweight and obesity among preschool children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has contributed to various important studies published in notable journals such as the European Journal of Public Health. His collaborative work has included analyzing growth patterns using computerized algorithms and studying the interactions of early life growth with pubertal development and adult height. Holmgren has also worked on developing new mathematical models to better understand individual growth trajectories, relying heavily on data from the Pediatric Regional Healthcare Information Platform in Halland, Sweden.

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).