Dr. Tanja Kirkegaard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tanja Kirkegaard is a researcher at Aalborg University, specializing in work and organizational psychology. Her primary focus is on enhancing employee wellbeing through targeted organizational interventions for leaders and their teams. Her PhD research explored how professional cultures impact perceived stress management strategies, distinguishing between what is seen as legitimate or illegitimate. She has since concentrated on evaluating the effectiveness of organizational stress prevention initiatives. Tanja is currently involved in a study assessing a leadership training program that centers on mentalization, aiming to investigate how such training can improve the wellbeing of both leaders and employees. Over her academic career, she has contributed significantly to the literature on stress management and organizational health, presenting her findings at various conferences and being published across multiple prestigious journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

— Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Conducting research in work and organizational psychology, focusing on employee wellbeing and organizational interventions.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.