Dr. Helena Stensöta

Professor

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Biography

Helena Olofsdotter Stensöta is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, a position she has held since 2020. She obtained her PhD in 2004 and has experience teaching at various universities. Her research interests include gender ethics, public administration, and governance, focusing on how these areas can contribute to effective government practices. Her work has emphasized the ethical considerations needed in bureaucracy to ensure that governance aligns with values of impartiality and care. Stensöta has conducted important research examining the intersection of gender and public policy, particularly how women's representation impacts governance and corruption. She has published extensively on topics such as street-level bureaucracy, gendered experiences in political contexts, and the implications of care ethics in political administration. Her notable works include publications in various renowned journals, analyzing the role of gender in bureaucratic processes and the ethical dimensions of policy-making. Stensöta has also collaborated with other scholars to explore gender corruption and the importance of gender perspectives in political and institutional frameworks, further contributing to the understanding of welfare state dynamics and child well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in political science with a focus on gender ethics and public administration.

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).