Dr. Christian Vium

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Vium is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University, focusing on the intersection of art, documentary, and social sciences. He has led various long-term research projects employing participatory methods to delve deeply into subjects such as irregular migration from Africa to Europe, focusing on the project 'Departed' supported by the Carlsberg Foundation. Vium has exhibited his research in over 40 exhibitions and has been recognized as FOAM Talent in 2015. His work has often been recognized for addressing contemporary issues through photography and film, receiving accolades including the Prix HSBC pour la Photographie for his project ‘Ville Nomade’. Currently, Vium is also an Associated Research Fellow at the Film Studies Center, Harvard University. His upcoming projects include 'Revisioning African City Periphery' and 'North Atlantic Everyday Stories', indicating his ongoing commitment to advancing the understanding of urban and cultural narratives. Vium's academic contributions are complemented by his multiple roles, including serving as an honorary curator at the Moesgaard Museum and as a board examiner in anthropology for the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Højbjerg, Denmark

Teaching and research in anthropology and participatory methodologies.

Honorary Curator

2023-01-03 — Present

Moesgaard Museum • Højbjerg, Denmark

Curatorial responsibilities and project development.

Associated Research Fellow

2023-09-01 — 2024-08-31

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Conducting research on film and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Awards

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Prix HSBC pour la Photographie

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1st Prize, Images Social Inclusion

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Anthropographia Award Human Rights

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.