Follow Eleonora's path from Fysikum via Cambridge to Oxford
Eleonora Svanberg studied physics on the Bachelor's programme. She was also Fysikum's student ambassador and communicated on our social media. She has since completed her Master's degree at Cambridge and will now do her PhD at Oxford. In between, she has received several awards and honours and has written a book.
Eleonora Svanberg on mathematical self-confidence
Eleonora Svanberg has just published the book Study with me: How to build mathematical self-confidence (Fri Tanke). In this interview, recorded at the Göteborg Book Fair, she talks about how to overcome doubts about your own mathematical ability, how she became a PhD student in physics at Oxford University and how she uses social media to inspire others. The conversation also covered everything from gender roles in science to prime numbers and black holes.
The Pod Rumtiden (in Swedish)
Eleonora almost failed her physics exam - now she's doing a PhD in Oxford
Eleonora Svanberg initially struggled with physics and maths at secondary school. Today, at the age of 25, she is doing a PhD in mathematical physics at one of the world's most prestigious schools. She inspires young people from all over the world on her Tiktok with 142,000 followers.
Article in Expressen (in Swedish)
Eleonora Svanberg: ‘I've encountered a lot of mansplaining’
Eleonora Svanberg has often been the only girl in the classroom. Today, she is a PhD student in mathematical physics at Oxford and a popular influencer who wants to inspire girls, in particular, to dare to invest in maths and science.
Article in Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish)
More information
Eleonora Svanberg, releases the book Study with me
The Nordic Pioneer Prize 2024: Eleonora Svanberg is one of four winners
Bachelor Programme in Physics (in Swedish, 180 credits)
Master's Programme in Physics (in Swedish, 120 credits)
Master's Programme in Theoretical Physics (in English, 120 credits)
Master's Programme in Computational Physics (in Swedish, 120 credits)
Master's Programme in Medical Radiation Physics (in English, 120 credits)
Last updated: October 29, 2024
Source: Gunilla Häggström, Communications Officer, Fysikum