Dr. Kalle Grill

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kalle Grill is an Associate Professor at Umeå University specializing in ethics and political philosophy. His research interests encompass paternalism, public health, sustainability, family relationships, future generations, and the implications of new technologies. Grill's academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2009, focusing on antipaternalism in public health policy. He has held positions at several prestigious institutions, including Uppsala University and Keele University, where he contributed to research on law, ethics, and society. He became a 'docent' in philosophy in 2017 and received recognition as a distinguished university teacher in 2018. His work often engages with real-world policy issues and the ethical complexities of contemporary societal challenges, including genetic risk disclosure and the effects of artificial intelligence on democracy and self-determination. Besides his academic pursuits, Grill enjoys giving lectures and facilitating philosophical discussions, and he has participated in media appearances, including contributions to Swedish national radio. His private webpage can be found at kallegrill.se.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaches ethics and political philosophy, director of the BA program in Philosophy and Society.

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.