Dr. Russell Turner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Russell Turner is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, primarily engaged in research and teaching within the Department of Social Work. His main research interests encompass development, alcohol and drug use, criminal behavior, and societal interventions. He has a focus on adolescent development and has led and contributed to various projects examining mental health issues and the implications of bullying. Prior to his academic career, Turner accumulated significant experience in applied research within the public sector, addressing interventions for individuals with substance use problems and those transitioning away from criminal lifestyles. His involvement in significant research includes a Forte-financed project exploring the treatment needs of legal minors using injectable drugs in high-income countries, and investigations into bullying and mental health among youths. He is also active in teaching at the undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral levels, co-leading courses related to drug misuse, qualitative methods in psychology, and social work. Furthermore, he supervises students in their dissertation projects and contributes to longitudinal studies on well-being and adolescent development in Sweden.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2011-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the areas of social work, focusing on drug misuse, mental health, and societal interventions.

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).