Dr. Mikela Lundahl Hero

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Biography

Mikela Lundahl Hero is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Gender Studies and cultural history. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics, particularly focusing on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and identity within cultural contexts. She has actively participated in numerous projects aimed at addressing the critical theoretical frameworks of queer and postcolonial theories, and her scholarly work often intersects with intellectual history and historiography. Lundahl Hero's current research includes engaging with civil society projects centered on the future of gender and sexual identities, as well as exploring cultural products within transnational spaces. Furthermore, her previous work from 2010 to 2015 in Critical Heritage Studies examined the heritagization of culture and its implications. She has led significant projects funded by UNESCO, focusing on the cultural resilience of Swahili coastal towns. Lundahl Hero's scholarly contributions also include works that discuss the historical complexities of race and representation, notably through her PhD thesis on the negritude movement. In addition to her research, she teaches at the undergraduate level, particularly in Global Gender Studies, and supervises various academic projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaches and researches in the field of Gender Studies, focusing on culture, identity, and historical frameworks.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).