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Martin Hårdstedt is a Professor in the Section of History at Umeå University. His research is primarily focused on military, social, and political history, with a specific interest in the 18th century, particularly the revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, and the Finnish War of 1808-09. Hårdstedt’s work aims to understand the human phenomena of war, exploring the interaction between military actions and the consequences for civil society. He has a strong connection to the Nordic countries, particularly Finland, where he has contributed to the Cultural Foundation of Sweden-Finland and taught at Åbo Akademi University. Recently, he has become interested in World War II, especially the occupation of Norway from 1940-45 and the cooperation of locals with occupying powers. Hårdstedt regularly lectures and has authored the book 'Swedish Battlefields' and has received the Clio Prize. He is active in popularizing history through various media, including podcasts, and he continues to supervise doctoral students and manage undergraduate programs.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.