Dr. Margareta Espling

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Margareta Espling is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Gothenburg. Her research expertise includes Development Geography, Gendered Access Control, and Agricultural Development, focusing particularly on the experiences of small-scale farmers and community-based land tenure models in Mozambique and Rwanda. She emphasizes the socio-economic impacts of land reforms and has contributed to various conferences and publications on topics such as gender roles in agricultural extension and urban flood resilience. Her work showcases the dynamic interactions between gender, land access, and agricultural policies in multiple national contexts. Espling's publications frequently analyze how community-based approaches to land tenure reform can offer solutions to challenges faced by vulnerable populations in sub-Saharan Africa. With a solid academic background and numerous presentations at international conferences, she remains actively involved in scholarly contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Human Geography with a focus on development and gender issues.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).