Dr. Petra Adolfsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Petra Adolfsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg focusing on Organizational Studies with a keen interest in sustainability and public participation in city management. Her research centers around the concept of ecosystem services as an integrative instrument for sustainable living environments. With extensive experience in teaching organization theory, she has contributed to numerous publications addressing the challenges and practices related to sustainability in urban planning, performance-related pay in public sector organizations, and co-creating individual performance. Adolfsson has presented her work at numerous international conferences, exploring themes of public participation, institutional complexity, and the dynamics of performance appraisal criteria in various contexts. Her efforts emphasize the need for practical applications of sustainability principles within urban development and organizational structures, aiming to enhance social inclusion and address the dilemmas faced in sustainable urban practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching and researching in the field of Organizational Studies with a focus on sustainability and public participation.

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).