Dr. Hanna Bäck

Professor

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Biography

Hanna Bäck is a Professor at Lund University in the Department of Political Science, focusing on political parties, coalition politics, and political behavior. Her research examines the dynamics of Western European parliamentary democracies, including coalition formation and policy-making in multiparty governments. Bäck’s current work utilizes large language models to analyze parliamentary debates, emphasizing the polarization of political attitudes related to gender equality and climate change. She teaches courses in comparative politics and research methods in political psychology. With an academic career that has included positions at the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research and post-doctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions, she has been a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History, and Antiquities, and serves as co-editor of the journal 'Research & Politics'. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering dialogue and understanding in political science through innovative research methods and collaborative projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Professor

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Mannheim Centre for European Social Research • Mannheim, Germany

Held a position focusing on European political dynamics.

Awards

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Election learned society

2023-02-07
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SWEPSA Award

2018-01-01
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Vincent Wright Memorial Prize

2008-01-01
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Gunnar Hazelius Prize

2004-01-01
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Rudolf Wildenmann Prize

2002-01-01

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.