Dr. Jenny Rendahl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenny Rendahl is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Home Consumer Studies with a PhD in Food Nutrition. Her doctoral thesis examines adolescents' perceptions of food messages, aiming to elucidate how these perceptions are shaped by various actors and the content they engage with in their daily lives. Jenny actively participates in educational innovation, being involved in two Erasmus+ projects that focus on the digitalization of Home Economics education. With her background in consumer studies, she addresses the challenges faced by both teachers and students in navigating food education in a multicultural context. Her research interests include the dynamics of food messaging among adolescents and their cognitive processing of nutritional information. She is also engaged in multiple publications that contribute to the discourse on educational practices within the field of Home Economics.

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).