Dr. Orsi Husz

Professor

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Biography

Orsi Husz is a Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in Economic History and the History of Science and Ideas. She completed her Ph.D. in History at Stockholm University in 2005 and joined Uppsala University in 2009 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic History, later becoming a Senior Lecturer in 2014 and a full Professor in 2020. Her research focuses on cultural history and economic life, exploring the interrelationship between economic value and ideal values in historical contexts. Husz's publications examine consumer culture in the twentieth century, financialization, and everyday finances, addressing themes like consumer politics and the cultural meanings of money. She has coordinated various programs, including the Bachelor Programme in Historical Sciences and served as Director of the Doctoral Programme in Economic History. In recognition of her contributions to education, she received the Uppsala University Distinguished Teaching Award in 2018. Husz's ongoing research includes projects on neoliberalism in the Nordics and the cultural economic history of everyday finances.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Professor in Economic History, focusing on cultural history and economic life themes.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic History.

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economic History.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

UCL, London • London

Worked as a visiting scholar applying research on cultural economic history.

Awards

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Uppsala University Distinguished Teaching Award

2018-01-01

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.