Dr. Ola Uhrqvist

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ola Uhrqvist is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on the intersections of learning, knowledge, and societal change, with a particular emphasis on climate change and biodiversity. His research revolves around the complexities of these major global challenges, exploring how to engage people in understanding these issues while fostering collaboration for better living conditions. His main areas of research include Learning for Sustainable Development and the use of serious games as educational tools. Projects such as 'Switching Current' and 'Melting Polarization' investigate the potential of megagames in promoting critical thinking and collaborative action in complex systems. Additionally, he examines the role of sustainability narratives in enhancing holistic perspectives and action competence among individuals. He is also involved in how storytelling can play a role in preschool settings for sustainability education, as evidenced in his project 'The World Needs New Story.' Ola primarily teaches in an international master's program focused on outdoor sustainability education and scientific work, contributing to school development and sustainability education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.