Dr. Caroline Bune

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caroline Hasselgren Bune is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in the fields of sociology and health research, particularly regarding the aging population. With a comprehensive background in sociology and human resource management, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of factors influencing health inequities and aging. Her doctoral thesis focused on social genetic risk factors for dementia and the impact of socioeconomic and gender-based inequities on health. Caroline is involved in multiple ongoing research projects, including the transition of work trajectories to retirement in post-socialist contexts and strategies for improving work longevity from both employer and employee perspectives. She is also co-founder of the SWEAH Alumni Interdisciplinary Network, which aims to foster long-term research collaborations in the field of aging and health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Conducting research and teaching in sociology, focusing on aging and health-related issues.

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).