Dr. Limin Gu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Limin Gu is an Associate Professor at Umeå University in the Department of Education. His primary research interests focus on home-school collaboration, particularly the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in educational settings. He investigates the patterns and characteristics of the relationship between families and schools, emphasizing the role of digital technologies in enhancing home-school communication and parental involvement in education. His current research projects explore ICT applications in Swedish schools, aiming to generate knowledge about the evolving dynamics of family-school interactions. In addition, Gu is engaged in the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital tools to improve online teaching and learning in higher education, merging his teaching and research efforts. He is also the convener of the Nordic network 'Families, Institutions, and Communities in Educational Contexts', which is affiliated with the Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA).

Research Interests

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.