Dr. Neil Powell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Neil has worked for 35 years in pracademic participatory action research and learning. He is passionate about co-creating equitable actions to address climate resilience, biodiversity, and water security in contested socio-ecological contexts. His projects and partnerships span Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, the Baltic Sea Region, and Honduras. Neil has led transformative insights into change processes that foster nature-based solutions for sustainable livelihoods.

Research Interests

Participatory Action Research Climate Resilience Biodiversity Water Security Nature-Based Solutions

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.