Dr. Valbona Muzaka

Professor

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Biography

Valbona Muzaka is a Professor at Uppsala University, where she joined the Department of Economic History in 2021. Her work primarily focuses on intangible assets, political economy, intellectual property, and global governance issues, especially related to global health, trade, and plant genetic resources. Valbona critiques development broadly and examines the dynamics of global political economy. She has previously held positions as a Reader at King's College London and as a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Southampton University, along with a Lectureship at the University of Sheffield, where she also completed her PhD. She holds extensive research experience, having been a visiting researcher at various institutions and currently serves as a Fellow at the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Her research interests include the critical analysis of development through the lenses of political economy and social movement theory, contributing to her understanding of the complex interplay between actors and agendas in various contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2012-01-01 — 2016-12-31

King's College London • London, UK

Conducted research and taught as part of the International Relations program.

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Southampton University • Southampton, UK

Taught courses and supervised students in International Relations.

Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2009-12-31

University of Sheffield • Sheffield, UK

Lectured and conducted research in economic history.

Awards

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Senior Global Fellow

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British Academy Newton Mobility Grant

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Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship

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.