Dr. Yên Mai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yên Mai holds a Ph.D. in sociology and serves as a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Uppsala University. Her research focuses on development initiatives and social movements led by civil society in the Global South. She has published notable works in journals such as Nordic Journal of Youth Research, Emotions and Society, and TRaNS: Trans-regional and National Studies of Southeast Asia. Yên's scholarship examines key themes including gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and youth research. She has also contributed as a translator, writer, and journalist, addressing issues related to emotional work and LGBTQ activism in collectivist cultures. Her recent publications explore the Vietnamese LGBTQ+ movement, emphasizing transitional experiences of LGBTQ youth and their agency.

Research Interests

Development Studies Social Movements Sociology Gender Sexuality Intersectionality Youth Research Emotions

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.