Board of Studies for the MSc in Global Development
The Study Board covers the master's degree programme in Global Development.
The Board of Studies' main task is to ensure that the programme structure and the design of teaching enable research-based learning of the highest standard. Hence, the Board of Studies' tasks includes evaluating teaching, preparing new curricula, and processing students’ applications regarding credit transfer and exemptions. 6 meetings are held annually.
Members
The Board of Studies is composed of three academic staff members and three student members. The staff members are appointed for a period of three years, and the student members are appointed for a period of one year. At the constituent meeting, the Board of Studies elects a Chairperson amongst the academic staff and a Vice-chairperson amongst the student members.
Academic staff members
- Atreyee Sen
- Christian Lund
- John Rand (chairperson)
Student members
- Anna Isabella Kastberg Andersen
- Chatarina Quinn Etoll (vice-chairperson)
- Hannah Sofia Braren Lindgren
- Caitlin Grace Hancy (alternate member)
- Katherine Andrea Betts (alternate member)
Head of Studies
Contact
- Board of Studies secretary Susanne Stoltz
Study Board meetings
The autumn meetings of 2026 have not yet been scheduled. They will be planned at the beginning of August.
About the study board
About the tasks of the study board (PDF)
Annual cycle for study boards at the Faculty of Social Sciences (PDF)
Standard rules of procedure (requires login to KUnet)
Joint delegation letter for the study boards at the Faculty of Social Sciences (PDF)
(annex to the Standard rules of procedure)
Rules of procedure
Minutes
- Minutes, 12 May 2026 (pdf)
- Minutes, 7 October 2025 (pdf)
- Minutes, 4 November 2025 (pdf)
- Minutes, 5 February 2026 (pdf)
- Minutes, 26 March 2026 (pdf)
Please contact the secretary if you wish to see minutes from previous years.