Dr. Karen Brounéus

Professor

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Biography

Karen Brounéus is a Professor of Peace Conflict Research and the Director of the Rotary Peace Center at Uppsala University. She focuses her research on global mental health and peace, psychological health, peacebuilding in war contexts, and truth and reconciliation processes. Brounéus has a strong emphasis on the gendered dimensions of peace and conflict. She teaches various courses including Research Ethics, Advanced Qualitative Methods, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Management. Her notable recognition includes the Uppsala University Free Distinguished Teaching Award in 2023. Academically, Brounéus possesses extensive qualifications, including a PhD in Peace Conflict Research from Uppsala University as well as a master's degree in clinical psychology. In addition to her academic roles, she has held various academic positions globally, including a lecturer at the National Centre for Peace Conflict Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications and media appearances discussing issues of reconciliation and psychological health in post-conflict settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2024-01-01 — Present

Rotary Peace Center • Uppsala

Director of Studies

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University • Uppsala

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

National Centre for Peace Conflict Studies, University of Otago • New Zealand

Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-08-01 — 2010-12-01

National Centre for Peace Conflict Studies, University of Otago • New Zealand

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University • Uppsala

Clinical Psychologist

2002-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Private clinical practice • Uppsala

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Clinical Psychologist

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Children’s Psychiatric Clinic (BUP) • Sala, Sweden

Clinical Psychologist

1999-01-01 — 1999-01-01

UNHCR • New Delhi, India

Awards

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Free Distinguished Teaching Award

2023-01-01
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Early Career Award Distinction Research

2013-01-01
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New Supervisor Year Award

2011-01-01

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.