Dr. Jenny Hellgren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jenny Hellgren is an Associate Professor specializing in science education with a focus on motivation and scientific writing. She believes that education should be accessible and meaningful to everyone. Her teaching and research are grounded on the premise that people are fundamentally curious and eager to learn new things, with the natural sciences providing an excellent context for such exploration. Hellgren emphasizes the importance of observation, exploration, and the ability to engage in reasoning and argumentation as essential skills for education and life. Her work investigates motivation, which she identifies as a foundational element for learning and teacher education. She has been involved in several research projects, including the Time Space Learning Natural Sciences project led by Urban Eriksson and the EU project Multipliers, which focuses on open schooling and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Hellgren holds doctoral degrees in Educational Work from Umeå University (2016) and Plant Physiology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2003).

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of science education, focusing on motivation and argumentation.

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.