Dr. Linnea Öhlund

Instructor

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Biography

Linnea Öhlund specializes in participatory methods, focusing on how technology can be shaped to facilitate equity and justice. Her work highlights the intertwined relationship between digital technology and social injustices such as stigma, marginalization, and discrimination. Through her PhD project, she collaborates with communities confronting structural and systemic injustices. Öhlund's research emphasizes understanding how everyday tools and technologies can mitigate the long-standing challenges faced by vulnerable groups in society. She is actively involved in design informatics research, contributing to projects that seek innovative solutions to enhance the lives of those affected by social inequities.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Lecturer

2020-09-01 — 2024-09-01

Umeå University • Umeå

Lectures and conducts research in participatory methods and technology's role in society.

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.