Dr. Sten Hagberg

Professor

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Biography

Sten Hagberg is a Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Uppsala University, focusing on long-term ethnographic research in West Africa, particularly Burkina Faso and Mali. Since defending his PhD thesis in 1998 on dispute settlements between farmers and herders in Burkina Faso, his research has expanded to include ethnicity, local politics, democracy, development, and citizen engagement. He directs Uppsala University's Forum Africa Studies and has led various research programs in Mozambique and Burkina Faso, aimed at building research capacity in collaboration with local universities. His methodological interests include field research in insecure terrains and epistemological challenges in team research. Additionally, he has held leadership positions in scholarly associations, advocating for open access to anthropological knowledge. His teaching focuses on African Studies, complemented by occasional seminars in anthropology across European institutions.

Research Interests

Cultural Anthropology Ethnography West Africa Political Culture Democracy Local Development

Experience

Professor

2011-07-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research initiatives and teaching in Cultural Anthropology.

Director

2011-07-01 — Present

Forum Africa Studies, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Overseeing research and collaborations focused on Africa.

Awards

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President

2013-12-31
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President

2023-12-31

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.