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Matilda Marshall is an Associate Professor in Ethnology at Umeå University, focusing on the cultural aspects of winter, cold, food culture, and sustainable consumption. Her research mainly deals with food consumption and storage, analyzing them from contemporary and historical perspectives. She is particularly interested in how culture and climatic elements, such as cold, ice, and snow, shape practices and identities. Her dissertation on sustainability in dining was awarded the Baltic University Programme Annual PhD Award in 2018 in the Social Sciences and Humanities category, highlighting her significant contributions to the field. In 2017, she received the Årets måltidslitteratur award in the category of doctoral dissertations for her scientific publications. She also teaches courses and programs related to ethnology, contributing to understanding the complexities of sustainable gastronomy and how ecological, financial, and social-cultural perceptions of sustainability become meaningful in daily practices.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Teaching and research focused on food culture and sustainable consumption.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.