Dr. Sören Faurby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sören Faurby is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. His work often focuses on the ecological implications of species extinction and how abiotic and biotic factors shape functional diversity. He has contributed extensively to research on megafauna extinctions and their consequences for ecosystem dynamics. He collaborates with multiple researchers across different disciplines to address pressing questions in global ecology. Faurby has been involved in numerous publications that examine the effects of climate change on species distributions and the role of ecological interactions in shaping community structures. He aims to improve our understanding of ecological resilience and the factors that drive biodiversity loss in various ecosystems. Through his research, he advocates for effective conservation strategies that can mitigate the effects of human-induced changes on wildlife.

Research Interests

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).