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Marlene Paulin Kristensen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark focusing on European ethnology and European border studies. Her research is grounded in qualitative research methods, encompassing fieldwork, document analysis, and archival research. Kristensen's work investigates the dynamics of civil society in relation to migration issues and the effects of liberal democracy in Europe. Her PhD dissertation titled “Relocating Europe: Border Officials’ Everyday Attempts to Stabilize Borders” analyzed the European Union's border enforcement practices through field studies among border guards along the Denmark-Germany and Ukraine-Moldova borders. In addition to her dissertation, Kristensen has published peer-reviewed articles disseminating her findings in international research contexts. Her teaching experience is extensive, covering courses on European history and qualitative research methods for BA and MA students from diverse educational backgrounds. Kristensen is actively involved in research-dissemination projects aimed at engaging high school students in discussions about historical border issues. She is a member of various research networks focusing on borderwork and civil society, aiming to enrich the academic dialogue surrounding these critical topics in contemporary Europe.
Center for Border Region Studies • Odense, Denmark
Research and teaching in European ethnology and border studies.
Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Teaching responsibilities and research-related activities.
Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Assisted in teaching and supervising students in various courses.
Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Supported teaching and conducted research.
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