Dr. Hanna Bäckström Olofsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hanna Bäckström Olofsson works as an Associate Professor in Social Work with a background in Gender Studies and Public Health. Her research projects include investigating public civic responses to increasing socioeconomic segregation and the empowerment of young women in Sweden. She has been involved in postdoctoral research aimed at understanding the advocacy work of Young Women’s Empowerment Centers in addressing mental health and gendered violence issues. Hanna also analyzed social services' responses to gender-based violence through a question-centered approach in her current research project. She received her PhD in Gender Studies in 2020, focusing on social work and activism within the Swedish civil society. Her studies employ feminist ethics to explore the challenges of altruistic practices in social activism, particularly through interviews with activists aiding EU citizens in Sweden. Hanna Bäckström Olofsson is a member of the Violence Crime Research group and is involved in multiple research projects running until 2026.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-09-01 — 2026-12-31

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Associate Professor in Social Work.

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.