Dr. Olle Sköld

Associate Professor

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Biography

Olle Sköld is an Associate Professor in Library and Information Studies at Uppsala University, focusing on Archival and Biblio-Metrics (ALM) and digital humanities. His research intersects with documentation studies and emphasizes knowledge production in diverse contexts, including video gaming and scientific research. He explores themes such as information practices, digital preservation, and research data management within online cultures. Sköld actively engages the academic community with his work surrounding digital humanities, information practices, and the production of knowledge, striving for impactful bridging between theory and practice in modern information society.

Research Interests

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.