Dr. Julia Nordblad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Nordblad is an Associate Professor specializing in intellectual political history at Uppsala University. Her current research focuses on the ecological crisis, particularly the concept of biodiversity and the temporal aspects of climate change. She is the principal investigator for a project funded by the Swedish Research Council titled "The Rainforest Sweden: Emergence Grassroots Concept Planetary, 1980–2000", which aims to historicize the emergence of the popular notion of the rainforest in the context of Swedish environmental activism. Nordblad's work contributes to a broader understanding of planetary thought through the study of transnational social movements advocating for planetary environmentalism. She completed her PhD in Intellectual History at the University of Gothenburg in April 2013, with a thesis examining the conditions of equality across various contexts. Her academic engagements include fellowships at prominent institutions such as Sciences Po and Columbia University. She is also serving as the coordinator for a national doctoral school in political thought, showcasing her commitment to future generations in academia and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Kurt Aspelin Foundation Grant

2017-01-01
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Clio Award

2014-01-01
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Övralid Foundation Kate Bang Award

2013-01-01
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Nyström Award

2013-01-01

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.