Dr. Sofia Strid

Professor

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Biography

Sofia Strid is a Professor in Gender Studies at the Department of Sociology and Work Science at the University of Gothenburg. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University in the UK and has previously been a lecturer at Belgrade University in Serbia. Strid has a diverse academic background and experience in various disciplines including Sociology, Gender Studies, Policy Studies, and Political Science, with positions held in Austria, Belgium, Sweden, and the UK. Her research profile emphasizes international, multi-disciplinary collaborative work, particularly in European multi-partner project collaborations. She has published extensively, with over 200 scientific publications and 50 popular science publications spread across more than 30 countries. Her current research focuses on social inequalities, particularly how crises such as financial, COVID-19, and climate crises produce inequalities and the barriers to achieving socially and gender-equitable sustainability politics. Strid leads several funded research projects examining various aspects of gender-based violence, economic abuse, and the impact of transitions on inequality.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Leading research in Gender Studies focusing on inequalities and the intersection of social dynamics.

Visiting Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Oxford Brookes University • Oxford, UK

Conducting advanced gender studies research.

Awards

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European Research Council Grant

2021-12-01

Courses

Gender Studies Sociology Political Science Social Work Media Communication Law

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).