Dr. Fredrik Bragesjö

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Bragesjö is a Senior Lecturer associated with the University of Gothenburg, where he specializes in understanding the interplay between science and society. His research focuses on the factors influencing knowledge production in scientific practice, emphasizing the co-production perspective that unravels how social and political forces shape scientific knowledge and its dissemination. He has critically examined historical and contemporary controversies, notably the debates surrounding the MMR vaccination claims related to autism. With a background in sociology, Bragesjö aims to understand how science interacts with societal aspects and governance, exploring themes like antibiotic resistance and scientific citizenship through funded projects by the Swedish Research Council. His work emphasizes not only the understanding of scientific knowledge as a social construct but also the challenges faced in implementing this knowledge in society. He merges empirical studies with theoretical insights, contributing significantly to the fields of Public Understanding Science and Science Technology Studies (STS).

Research Interests

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).