Elisabeth Anvik

Elisabeth Anvik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). She also serves as Head of Studies – Area of Responsibility 4, contributing to academic leadership in teacher education. Her work is deeply rooted in music, cultural heritage, and arts-based pedagogy in early childhood contexts.

• Position: Associate Professor
• Institution: Oslo Metropolitan University
• School: Faculty of Education and International Studies
• Department: Department of Early Childhood Education
• Email: elisabeth.anvik@oslomet.no
• Office: Pilestredet 42, Q4041, Oslo

Her research interests center on early childhood education, with a focus on music, immaterial cultural heritage, sustainability, play, aesthetics, and technology. She is actively involved in the research groups BLEST (sustainability, play, aesthetics and technology), KunstForsk (arts-based and artistic research), and Philosophy, Art and Culture. Her work emphasizes cultural diversity in teacher training and the role of music in preserving and renewing traditions within kindergarten settings.

The recent publications and dissemination activities reveal a consistent engagement with transformative singing practices, digital tools in music education (e.g., the 'Trall' app), and the integration of artistic research in professional pedagogy. Themes across her work include cultural continuity, pedagogical innovation, and the expressive dimensions of early learning.

Elisabeth Anvik is a key contributor to the ongoing research project Vibrant Connections, which investigates how music supports cultural heritage in Norwegian kindergartens and teacher education programs. She collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Liv Anna Hagen, Siri Haukenes, and Nina Engesnes.

She has authored scientific publications, a textbook (RAFFE RIFF. Sanger i sirkel), and over 130 dissemination works, demonstrating a strong commitment to both academic and public engagement. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her extensive output and project leadership indicate significant recognition in her field.

She advises on educational practices, contributes to curriculum development, and leads initiatives that bridge research, artistic practice, and early childhood pedagogy. Her work is supported through institutional research funding and collaborative projects rather than individual grants, as per available data.

She is affiliated with multiple research groups: BLEST, KunstForsk, and Philosophy, Art and Culture—each contributing to interdisciplinary and arts-integrated approaches in education.