Dr. Liselotte Eriksson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liselotte Eriksson is an Associate Professor of Economic History at Umeå University. Her primary research interests lie in public private insurance, historical morbidity patterns, and historical alcohol regulations. She explores the interplay between early-life conditions, health, and social policies, particularly focusing on the long-term impact of childhood living conditions on well-being and longevity in adulthood. Utilizing historical data, her work investigates the health impacts of societal conditions over time, with a specific emphasis on geographic disparities and the effects of pandemics on public health outcomes. Notably, she studies the societal impacts of alcohol regulations, analyzing the causal relationship between local restrictions and societal outcomes to contribute to the understanding of effective health policy. Her research aims to shed light on historical conditions that inform contemporary policy development, particularly in addressing inequalities. Eriksson's teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on gender equality, the welfare state, and quantitative research methodologies in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Umeå Centre for Gender Studies • Umeå, Sweden

Working as an associate professor and assistant director, focusing on economic history and gender studies.

Research Fellow

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research in the Unit of Economic History, with interests in historical societal impacts on health outcomes.

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.