Dr. Karin Hårding

Professor

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Biography

Karin Hårding is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in population dynamics and the ecology of marine mammals. Her research primarily investigates how various stressors such as climate change, hunting, and epidemics affect marine mammal populations. Hårding utilizes a combination of population surveys and mathematical modeling to study essential questions regarding the influence of environmental factors on marine mammal life histories and population stability. Her interdisciplinary research often includes collaborations with other experts to follow and assess trends in populations of species such as the harbor seal and grey seal. Hårding’s extensive work encompasses multiple projects, including the assessment of ecological monitoring data and the impacts of human activities on marine life. She has contributed significantly to understanding the dynamics of marine mammal populations in the context of environmental stressors.

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).