Dr. Kristina Seftigen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristina Seftigen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, where she serves as the Vice-Director of the Gothenburg University Laboratory of Dendrochronology (GULD). Her research primarily revolves around dendrochronology, focusing on tree-ring research to analyze long-term variability in climate parameters such as moisture and temperature over approximately 2,000 years. Her work integrates tree-ring proxy archives to characterize hydroclimatic changes specifically in Scandinavia, where she has led several significant projects investigating the impact of climate variability on regional environmental conditions. Seftigen's ongoing research includes assessing the implications of shrub growth in sub-Arctic Sweden as part of a comprehensive monitoring initiative, as well as understanding Sweden’s hydroclimate patterns in relation to historical climate records and human-driven changes. She has contributed to numerous studies aimed at refining paleoclimate data and improving climate model predictions through extensive fieldwork and collaboration with various research institutions.

Research Interests

Courses

GV2006 Project Earth Sciences GV1410 Geovetenskap: Grundkurs

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).