University of Gothenburg
Department of Conservation
  2. Department of Conservation
  3. Doctoral Studies

Doctoral Studies

The breadth and complexity of the field of conservation are reflected in the variation in doctoral thesis topics at the Department of Conservation. As a doctoral student in conservation, you can, for example, conduct research into the conservation of cultural heritage objects, craft sciences, or the built environment and the landscape.

Doctoral studies in Conservation

Would you like to conduct conservation research and immerse yourself in the preservation and development of the cultural environment? Our PhD program in conservation is aimed at those who have a degree in conservation or another degree in a related field. After completing the program, you will be qualified for employment both within and outside academia.

Doctoral Studies
PhD Program in Conservation
As a doctoral student, you will conduct independent research under supervision. Once admitted, you will become both a…
Doctoral Studies
Current doctoral research
A common feature of the doctoral research projects is that they relate to the conservation and development of cultural…
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Doctoral and licentiate theses in Conservation

Research portraits

Current and previous doctoral students at the Department of Conservation.

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Studying old methods for future sustainable construction
What exactly is sustainable construction, and which craft traditions have been lost? Using the façades of old buildings as…
Research story/portrait
Studying the craft using old boats
He spent a long time searching before he found the right direction. Fredrik Leijonhufvud is a boat builder and is…
Research story/portrait
“The future doesn’t have to clash with the past”
How can we create a sustainable future without losing our past? This question drew architect Maitri Dore to doctoral studies…
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