Dr. Matilda Marshall

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-12-07 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and research focused on food culture and sustainable consumption.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.