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Malgorzata Erikson

Senior Lecturer

School of Public Administration
Mail
malgorzata.erikson@spa.gu.se
Visiting address
Sprängkullsgatan 19
41123 Göteborg
Room number
A304
Postal address
Box 712
40530 Göteborg

About Malgorzata Erikson

Background After completing my undergraduate studies in Public Administration, I began my research career at Kommunforskning i Västsverige (KFi), where, among other things, I evaluated healthcare reforms. I obtained my Licentiate degree in 1999, my PhD in Public Administration in 2004, and became an Associate Professor (*docent*) in 2021.

I have been active as a teacher at the School of Public Administration since the 1990s, eventually becoming a Senior Lecturer and Director of Studies. From 2013 to 2021, I served as Deputy Head of Department with specific responsibility for undergraduate and advanced-level education.

In my role overseeing education at the School of Public Administration, I worked on pedagogical leadership and development, and held administrative responsibility for our undergraduate programs. I also served as a study counselor for a period.

Research interests My early research focused on local government—specifically municipal politicians as leaders and their impact on the municipalities they govern. My more recent work has focused on state-governed activities, particularly higher education; a recurring theme is how governance at European and national levels influences operations within the national higher education system. My current research interest (as of 2026) concerns well-being in academia and the link between students' intrinsic motivation and their attendance or absence regarding scheduled course activities.

Teaching During my time as a teacher, I have taught in a wide range of areas, including evaluation, qualitative methods, organizational theory and leadership, the governance of preschools, and digitalization in public administration. As of 2022, I am responsible for the internship course in the master's program.