Dr. Helena Wangefelt Ström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Helena Wangefelt Ström is an Associate Professor in Museum Heritage Studies at Uppsala University, where she teaches in the Master’s programs in Archival, Library, and Museum Studies and Digital Humanities. Her doctoral thesis focused on the transfers of sacredness in heritage, examining the historical context of 17th-century Rome and Venice. Wangefelt's research interests include the relationship between heritage and politics, the role of religion in society, and the impact of artificial intelligence on heritage practices. She is involved in multiple international research projects, including work on religious material culture and participatory heritage practice in a digitized world. Her professional background encompasses experience in museum practice, cultural policy making, and project management in the NGO sector. Wangefelt aims to develop collaborative methods that combine heritage studies with contemporary AI applications, thereby bridging academia and practical heritage management.

Research Interests

Heritage Production Heritage Politics History of Religion History of Ideas Visual Material Culture Museum Culture Authenticity Cultural Policy Politics

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Teaching Master's programs in Museum Heritage Studies and Digital Humanities, specializing in the intersection of heritage and religion.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.