Dr. Elsa Reimerson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elsa Reimerson is an Associate Professor in Political Science at Umeå University, specializing in environmental politics and policy. Her research primarily focuses on collaborative governance, conservation, and the rights of Indigenous peoples. With a background as a Docent, she has led significant interdisciplinary projects that leverage forests as a lens to explore climate change and its implications in local contexts. These projects include 'Bring Sky to Earth', which ran from 2018 to 2021, and 'Collaboration for Conservation in Sápmi', ongoing from 2020 to 2024. Her empirical work centers around Sámi communities in the Nordic regions and the Arctic, contributing to the understanding of governance and management of natural resources. As a member of the Várdduo - Centre for Sami Research and the Arctic Research Centre at Umeå University, she engages extensively with issues pertaining to Indigenous rights and environmental justice. Additionally, she coordinates teacher education programs specializing in civics and teaches first-cycle courses in political science, making her a pivotal figure in shaping future educators in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Involved in research and teaching focusing on political science, environmental politics, and Indigenous rights.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.