Dr. Lena Haraldsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lena Haraldsson is a doctoral student specializing in English literature at Umeå University, focusing her research on speculative fiction, postcolonial literature, and ecocriticism, particularly in the Arctic context. Her work explores how speculative fiction reimagines postcolonial realities and addresses the unique ecological challenges of the region, including climate change and resource exploitation. With a background as a writing tutor at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology, Lena has supported students in enhancing their academic communication and writing skills. She is involved in the Arctic Centre and actively participates in various academic networks, including the Swedish network for speculative fiction and the UArctic thematic network on Environmental Humanities. Lena aims to contribute to broader discussions about the cultural and environmental significance of Arctic literature through her research and collaborations. Beginning her doctoral studies in September 2024, she has been a member of multiple research groups and has presented her work at symposiums focused on Arctic narratives.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

2024-09-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Researching Arctic speculative fiction and its cultural and environmental implications.

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.