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Madeleine Eriksson conducts research on the effects of large-scale 'green' investments on places and people in northern Sweden. She teaches social planning and qualitative methods. Her scientific qualifications include being a Docent, and she is recognized as a qualified teacher. Eriksson's research focuses on themes such as representations of rural-urban dynamics, urban regeneration, and the experiences of labor migrants, particularly in the context of the housing situations of newly arrived refugees. Key elements of her research investigate the discourses of globalization and new forms of social mobility, considering categories of gender, race, and class. Her recent projects address the housing situation for newcomers and touch upon questions of social integration and place attachment. Current ongoing research projects include planning for sustainable transformation, sustainable growth in medium-sized municipalities, and assessing the potential of the berry industry as a sustainable solution for rural areas. She also explores transnational migration within the forestry berry industry and the associated labor market transformations.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Geography.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.