Dr. Ingrid Holmberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ingrid Holmberg is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Conservation. She holds a PhD in Conservation and has a strong research focus on urban heritage, including the historical significance of built environments and the socio-cultural aspects of heritage management. Her dissertation, titled 'Urban Surface: On Historicization Haga,' explored the transformation of urban settings into heritage objects over the past 150 years, emphasizing how the public interacts with these environments. Holmberg’s research interests include City Mnemonic Devices, historical landscapes, and the role of public heritage institutions in managing cultural narratives related to marginal histories and minoritized communities, particularly the Roma in Sweden. She has served in major academic roles, including as the acting director for the BA program in Built Heritage and as a research coordinator for the Curating City research cluster. Holmberg is dedicated to integrating participatory practices into heritage work and examining the balance between preservation and contemporary urban development.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2006-12-15 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in conservation, focusing on urban heritage and public heritage management.

Acting Director

— Present

BA program in Built Heritage • Gothenburg, Sweden

Oversaw the program structure and academic content related to built heritage.

Research Coordinator

— Present

Curating City Research Cluster • Gothenburg, Sweden

Led research initiatives focusing on the intersections of urban planning and cultural heritage.

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).