Dr. Emma Arneback

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emma Arneback is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg. Her research primarily focuses on change processes aimed at creating equitable conditions for children, pupils, and students in educational contexts. She addresses issues such as racism, school segregation, and unequal educational opportunities through various actions and initiatives. Arneback is involved in multiple ongoing research projects, including 'Challenging Segregation in Education,' which explores local initiatives to combat the negative effects of school segregation. She also investigates the juridification of education in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Her work encompasses a range of topics, from the impact of racism and anti-racism in schools to widening participation in higher education. As an academic, she supervises doctoral students and teaches courses within the vocational teacher education program. Additionally, she has contributed to several projects funded by prominent organizations such as the Swedish Research Council and Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Arneback's academic contributions extend to various publications and conferences, highlighting her commitment to education reform and social justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of education, focusing on equity and social justice.

Associate Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Conducting advanced research and supervising graduate students.

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).