Helle Lyrstrand Larssen
Half Swedish/half Norwegian, born and raised in Göteborg. Moved to France at age 17 for an exchange semester. Since then lived and studied/worked in Stockholm, Salerno (IT), Angers (FR), Brussels (BE) and Cadiz (ES).
I live in Majorna, Gothenburg, with my husband Thord and our child Simon 9 years.
Languages: SE: mother tongue, EN: C2, NO: C2, IT: C1, FR: B2, ES: B1
Academic background: MA Gender studies, International relations and theory of science, plus 1 year GU Journalism
Journalistic experience: Worked in journalism and communication since 2001. In newspapers as reporter, and also as an official for municipalities such as City of Göteborg and European Parliament.
Written a book – Tystnadens Europa (Celanders förlag, 2012).
Photo: yes, but film and radio: no experience
Hopes from the class: To get new perspectives on journalism and the handicraft, which I love.
Other hobbies, dancing salsa, playing ultimate frisbee, sailing.
Contact: hellelarssen@hotmail.com, 0709495252