Dr. Maria Simonsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Simonsen is an Associate Professor in the History Research Group at Aalborg University. She obtained her PhD in Book History from Lund University in December 2016. Her research interests encompass various facets of history, including book history, knowledge history, university history, and digital history. She has published extensively on these subjects in Scandinavian encyclopedias and has contributed to several anthologies, including the open-access anthology 'Boghistorie Skandinavien'. Maria's current research project investigates the Europeanisation of Aalborg University, supported by the Wallenberg-funded project 'Europeanisation of Universities: Transforming Knowledge Institutions c. 1985–2010'. She is also involved in the editorial board of the Danish journal 'Cultural Studies'. Maria teaches historical epistemology and methodology, focusing on the period from approximately 1648 to the present, as well as literature and information retrieval methods. Additionally, she is actively engaged in various research collaborations and has received accolades for her scholarly contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-12-10 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Research and teaching in history, focusing on various aspects of knowledge and book history.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.