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Simon Lindgren is a Professor of Sociology at Umeå University, where he serves as the director of DIGSUM, an interdisciplinary academic research centre focused on the study of social dimensions of digital technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of politics, power, resistance, and society, particularly considering the impacts of digital technologies. He employs critical discourse approaches, computational text analysis, and social network analysis to investigate issues related to social movements, mobilization, opinions, and identities. Lindgren coordinates various research groups and projects that delve into 'AI and Power Politics', 'Digital Platforms and Crisis Communication', and the dynamics of digital activism. He has contributed significantly to understanding how digital mediums shape political discourse and social engagement, including projects examining algorithmic governance and digital propaganda.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Works as Professor at the Department of Sociology, focusing on the social dimensions of digital technology.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.