Dr. Erik Jönsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erik Jönsson is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in political ecology and political geography. His research interests include the impact of labor movements on the production of nature, environmental history of the Miljonprogram suburbs, and contemporary urban issues such as cellular agriculture. He has been involved in various funded research projects aimed at exploring future visions for research environments and redeveloping areas like Norra Sorgenfri in Malmö. His published work addresses significant themes within landscape geography, urban studies, and historical geography, contributing to the understanding of the interplay between society and its environments. Jönsson's recent publications have focused on urban land and landscape planning, examining how power and property dynamics reshape urban spaces.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching within the fields of political ecology and political geography.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.