Dr. Niclas Östlind

Professor

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Biography

Niclas Östlind is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in photography and contemporary art historiography. He is involved in various research projects including 'Thresholds: Interwar Lens Media Cultures', which studies the shared history of photography and film from 1919 to 1939. This interdisciplinary project examines the significance of lens-based media across multiple contexts and collaborates with notable institutions such as the Hasselblad Foundation. Östlind's other research interests include distributed photography networks and artistic research questions, often presenting at international symposiums and contributing to exhibitions and publications. He teaches in the master’s program in Photography at HDK-Valand and has been an active member of the Faculty Board at the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Fine Arts, focusing on photography and contemporary art.

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).