Dr. Heiner Zimmermann

Professor

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Biography

Heiner Zimmermann is a metal designer and artist specializing in hot working metals. He focuses on integrating hot metal work into contemporary architecture, art, and culture. His work emphasizes the importance of exchanging ideas with like-minded individuals, which he views as a crucial challenge. Heiner is dedicated to educating and mentoring young people, encouraging them to develop their own artistic identities. He aims to bring a centuries-old profession into the 21st century by revising the use of traditional techniques and materials in contemporary design. Heiner considers the metal processing techniques available to him as central to his artistic research and experimentation. His projects require a unique creative approach tailored to individual clients, reflecting cultural, ethical, and philosophical themes. He explores sepulchral culture, particularly grave markers, examining their significance and the aesthetics, techniques, and meanings embedded in sepulchral art. Heiner believes that his work serves as a source of visual communication, highlighting the cultural heritage of grave markers.

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).