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Trond Waage is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , specializing in Visual Anthropology . His research focuses on migration patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Mali, while also exploring the intersection of visual methods with ethnographic research. Active in collaborative visual research with African communities Member of the War and Peace Dynamics research group Co-founder of the Sahel on Sahel research initiative Research Interests include: Migrant integration in urban African contexts Conflict dynamics in the Sahel region Participatory visual methods for ethnographic knowledge production His recent work has examined Boko Haram's impact on youth communities and the role of collaborative filmmaking in documenting post-conflict resilience. Professor Waage frequently collaborates with researchers across institutions in Norway and Africa to explore cultural translation and visual epistemology. He serves as: Editorial contributor to the Journal of Anthropological Films Supervisor in Master of Philosophy in Visual Anthropology program Co-developer of Visual Anthropology curricula in Niger

• Visual Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies
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Don Kalb is a Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is actively involved in research on political economy, class formation, financialization, and the rise of nationalist movements in the 21st century. His work bridges historical and contemporary anthropological inquiry, with a focus on global capitalism and its social consequences. His research interests center on political economy, class and value, financialization, and the anthropology of capitalism . He explores how economic transformations generate new forms of inequality, cultural identity, and political mobilization, especially in post-socialist Europe and the Global North. His scholarship critically engages Marxist theory, historical anthropology, and ethnographic fieldwork to understand the dynamics of labor, money, and social change. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward analyzing neoliberalism, populism, and financial crisis through an anthropological lens. His work investigates how economic devaluations intersect with cultural and political shifts, particularly the rise of right-wing movements. Themes of labor, value, dispossession, and resistance recur across his articles, books, and public writings. He has received funding from the Bergen Research Foundation, the Norwegian government, and the University of Bergen for his project Frontlines: Class, Value, and Social Transformation in 21st Century Capitalism , which supports interdisciplinary research on emerging class inequalities. He has supervised master’s students such as Camilla Søreide Hansen and Marte Bruem Olsen. Don Kalb is affiliated with a vibrant research group within the Department of Social Anthropology that focuses on global capitalism, urban struggles, and political movements. His collaborative projects, including edited volumes with Chris Hann and Massimiliano Mollona, indicate strong team-based research efforts centered on class analysis and social transformation.

• Social Anthropology
• Political Economy
• Capitalism
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Stephan Sander-Faes is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Graz (2011) and a Habilitation in Early Modern and Modern History from the University of Zurich (2018). Before joining UiB in 2020, he taught for ten years at other institutions. His research focuses on Central European history, particularly the Habsburg Empire, Venetian Stato da mar, and economic history. He has published extensively on topics such as fiscal policies, urban dynamics, and legal practices in early modern Europe. Education: Ph.D., University of Graz, 2011 Habilitation, University of Zurich, 2018 Research Interests: Habsburg Studies Venetian Republic and its territories Economic and legal history Urban and social dynamics in early modern Europe Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze fiscal crises, state formation, and legal practices within Habsburg and Venetian contexts, with a focus on Bohemia, Dalmatia, and Adriatic trade networks. Recent work explores the interplay between Enlightenment ideals and bureaucratic reform in 18th-century Austria. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary projects on early modern state-building and transregional networks, collaborating with institutions such as the German Historical Institute London and the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

• Central European history
• Habsburg Studies
• Republic of Venice
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Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Security , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research spans terrorism, political violence, international security, and migration policy with a focus on societal security and resilience. Email: monika.bartoszewicz@uit.no Office Location: Teknologibygget Tromsø 4.008 Her research interests include: Religion and politics Political and religious radicalisation Culture and identity in political processes Hybrid threats in Arctic regions Epistemic security and knowledge monopolies Recent publications explore dystopian migration discourses, firearm policy impacts, and NATO’s evolving security strategies. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like Global Security: North–South Partnership and Cultural Heritage in Crisis .

• Terrorism and political violence
• International security
• Societal security and resilience
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Einar Lie is a Professor of Economic History at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo. He holds a cand.polit. in Economics (1991) and a dr.philos. in History (1996) from the University of Oslo. Lie has undertaken research stays at INSEE (Paris), Lancaster University, University of Oxford, and UC Berkeley. He served as Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo (2010-2014), and as Board Chairman of the Norwegian University Center in St. Petersburg (2011-2014) and Kultrans. Lie is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and has contributed to boards of institutions like the Nansen Fund and Rosendal Barony. Education: cand.polit. (Economics), University of Oslo (1991) dr.philos. (History), University of Oslo (1996) Einar Lie's research focuses on Norwegian economic and political history, particularly state-business relations in banking, manufacturing, and the oil sector. His work explores themes like economic policy, central banking, state ownership, and statistical methodologies. Lie's publications include analyses of Norway's postwar economic strategies, the origins of the Norwegian Oil Fund, and the interplay between technocrats and policymakers in historical contexts. His work often bridges economic theory and historical practice, emphasizing institutional and methodological developments. Lie's scholarly contributions span economic policy debates, banking crises (e.g., 1987-1992), and state interventions in industry. His recent articles address historical lessons for contemporary fiscal and energy policies, with a focus on Norway's unique economic model. Lie's interdisciplinary approach incorporates economic theory, statistical science, and political economy. Scientific Awards: Member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters As a regular op-ed columnist for Aftenposten , Lie engages public discourse on topics like climate policy, economic inequality, and historical parallels in modern governance. He contributes to research groups on contemporary history and climate-environment-energy studies (KLIMER) at the University of Oslo.

• Economic History
• Norwegian Economic Policy
• State-Business Relations
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Johannes Hygen Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He joined the university as an associate professor in September 2023. His academic work focuses on central property law, with expertise spanning tort law, contract law, and intellectual property law. His research interests include: Comparative law applications in property law Legal theoretical perspectives on property law Historical development of property law Impact of EU/EEA law on property law Meyer has developed a substantial body of scholarly work examining causation in tort law, contractual relationships, and intellectual property frameworks. His research often adopts comparative and historical perspectives to address contemporary legal challenges. Recent publications focus on emerging areas such as AI liability, product liability directives, and the use of foreign legal sources in national courts. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological precision in legal reasoning, particularly in complex areas where traditional legal categories intersect with modern economic and technological developments. Meyer's professional experience includes: Lawyer at the Municipal Attorney's Office in Oslo Judge's assistant at Drammen District Court Associate at the law firm Thommessen He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Oslo (2010) and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge (2011). He completed his PhD at the University of Oslo in 2021 with the thesis "From cause to responsibility: An analysis of the requirement of causation in historical, comparative and theoretical perspective," which included a research stay at the Centre de droit privé at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Meyer teaches contract law, purchase and tort law in the first year of study (JUS1111) and contract law and obligations in the third year of study (JUS3112). He has subject responsibility in contract law and regularly supervises master's theses in central property law. He is available for PhD supervision in central property law. He is affiliated with the Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK) research group at the University of Oslo.

• Property Law
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
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Sverre Stausland Johnsen is Professor of General Linguistics and Scandinavian Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies at the University of Oslo. His academic work focuses on language change within the fields of phonology, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on Norwegian language history and Scandinavian languages. Johnsen's research interests span phonology, sound change, language change, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. His work often examines how linguistic structures evolve over time, with special attention to Norwegian orthographic reforms, phonological patterns in Scandinavian languages, and the historical development of linguistic features. He has made significant contributions to understanding vowel harmony, retroflexion in Norwegian, and the historical development of grammatical structures in Old Norse and related languages. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Norwegian language history, orthography reforms, and phonological patterns. The 2021-2025 publications show particular emphasis on Somali tonal systems, Norwegian word formation, stress patterns in loanwords, and historical aspects of Norwegian orthography, especially regarding the 1901 spelling reform. His work combines theoretical linguistic frameworks with detailed historical analysis of Scandinavian languages. Johnsen is actively involved in two research groups: Language Change and Phonology. His ongoing projects include studies on the spread of uvular /r/ in Norway, the historical development of grammatical structures, and the relationship between phonetic perception and phonological change. His research often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in understanding language evolution and variation.

• Phonology
• Sound change
• Language change
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Steffen Andre Birkeland Hope is a Guest Researcher at the Department of History, University of Oslo. His academic journey includes a MA in History from NTNU (2010-2012), a PhD in History from the Centre for Medieval Literature at the University of Southern Denmark (2014-2017), and postdoctoral roles including research assistantships at the University Library of Southern Denmark and Linnaeus University's 'Mapping Lived Religion' project. He has also held teaching positions as a lecturer at Linnaeus University (2019-2021) and a teaching assistant at the University of Southern Denmark (2018). His research focuses on history-writing, the cult of saints, identity construction, and medieval manuscript fragments in Scandinavia, with a chronological emphasis on Northern Europe (1000-1300). He explores intersections between these themes and the reception of medieval history in modern culture. Current affiliations include membership in the research group 'Violence.' Recent publications (2024) examine the role of saints' cults in legitimizing elite power in medieval Norway and Poland, as well as broader comparative analyses of saint veneration across East Central and Northern Europe. These works contribute to understanding how sacred figures were deployed to consolidate political and religious authority in peripheral regions.

• Medieval History
• Cult of Saints
• Identity Construction
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Otfried Czaika is a Professor specializing in early modern church and cultural history at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society. His academic focus spans 16th-century Scandinavian Reformation dynamics, book history, cultural memory, and transnational religious transfer processes. He teaches courses such as Historical and Exegetical Methods, Modern Theology, and Norwegian Church History. Education includes a Theol. dr. from University of Helsinki (2002), a Docent title from Linköping University (2005), and prior teaching experience in Germany. His research explores intersections between book history and hymnology, emphasizing material culture's role in religious change. He has held roles including Head of Research at Stockholm's Royal Library (2011) and researcher positions since 2007. Key research areas include Lutheran polemics, funeral sermons as political tools, and the Reformation's historiographical framing. His work critiques periodization narratives and examines how national discourses shape historical memory. Recent projects investigate Swedish theological developments in the 20th century and transregional religious networks connecting Scandinavia with Central Europe. Publications (2024-2013) reflect thematic consistency in Reformation studies, book culture, and confessionalization. Notable works analyze Swedish princess Elisabeth Wasa's inventory, Lutheran attitudes toward Rome, and Melanchthon's influence in Scandinavia. He collaborates internationally, evidenced by co-authored volumes on Swedish book history and Baltic Reformation impacts. Academic contributions include conference organization and editorial work, alongside lectureships. Current projects address Protestant memory politics and comparative analyses of early modern religious cultures. His interdisciplinary approach integrates textual analysis with material evidence to reconstruct complex historical narratives.

• Reformation
• Book History
• Cultural Memory
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Maria Dumitru is a Doctoral Research Fellow in Gender Studies and Romani Studies at the MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society. Her PhD project, part of the RCN-funded MEMOROBIA initiative, focuses on the historical legacy of Roma enslavement in Romania and Europe, emphasizing memorialization, internalized racism, and the female slave experience. She holds an MA in Gender Studies from Central European University and a BA in Communication and PR from the University of Craiova. Her research interests center on historical memory, racialized poverty, and anti-Roma racism. Dumitru has contributed to projects addressing homelessness (Westminster Homelessness Partnership, UK), Roma empowerment (Romanipen feminist organization, Berlin), and social work with the Salvation Army in Oslo and Norway. She has also served as a volunteer and researcher in various organizations, including the William Tyrell Foundation in Romania and MF Norwegian School of Theology. Her current work integrates academic research with community engagement, aiming to disseminate knowledge about marginalized histories and promote social justice.

• Gender Studies
• Romani Studies
• Historical Memory
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Ildar Garipzanov is a Professor of Early Medieval History at the University of Oslo , Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History. His research focuses on Late Antiquity , European Early Middle Ages (c. 300–1000) , and Scandinavia in the Viking Age , with specific expertise in manuscript culture , numismatics , and political/religious symbolism in the Carolingian and post-Roman world. PhD in Medieval History, Fordham University (2004) MA in Medieval Studies, Central European University (1998) Kandidat in Classical History and MA in History, Kazan State University (1991, 1988) His scholarly work examines graphic devices as tools of cultural and political expression, spanning monograms , charms , and manuscript ornamentation . Recent publications analyze marginal texts and symbolic authority in Carolingian coinage and manuscripts. He leads the MINiTEXTS project on marginalized voices in early medieval Latin culture and has received prestigious grants including the ERC Advanced Grant 2020 and FRIPRO Stipend . Dr. Günther Findel-Stiftung Fellowship (2002–2003) Clare Hall Visiting Fellowship (2015–16) Life Member of Clare Hall College, Cambridge (2016–) Visiting Membership, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2016) FRIPRO Stipend (2021–2027) Garipzanov teaches courses on the Carolingian World , Viking Age identities , and medieval manuscript culture . He serves on the editorial board of Medieval Identities: Socio-Cultural Spaces (Brepols) and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues in medieval studies through publications and collaborative projects.

• Late Antiquity
• European Early Middle Ages (c. 300–1000)
• Scandinavia in the Viking Age
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Magnus Esmark is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law (2023-2027) and holds a concurrent 20% position as Associate Professor at Inland University College. He is also a Global Research Fellow at iCourts - Centre of Excellence for International Courts at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law. His work bridges legal sociology, legal history, and legal dogmatics with a focus on EU/EEA law reception in national contexts. His educational background includes a cand.jur. (law degree) from the University of Copenhagen (2019) and a PhD in law from the same institution (2022). His doctoral thesis examined how Danish lawyers' understanding of EU law has been shaped by national power struggles between legal professionals rather than EU integration narratives, developing post-Bourdieuian sociology of law in a national context. Esmark's research adopts a conflict-oriented perspective where lawyers' struggles over social status and authority in determining applicable law form the foundation for understanding legal development. His current project explores the conceptual history of the scope of action in Norwegian EEA law. He has organized conferences on EU law history through the Beyond European Legal Integration project and is editing a thematic issue of European Law Open (2025). His publication record reveals consistent focus on the intersection of European law with national legal traditions, particularly examining how domestic legal communities interpret and contest EU/EEA law. His work demonstrates strong methodological diversity, combining historical-sociological analysis with computational approaches to legal research. Teaches JUS3220 Legal History, JUS4122 Sociology of Law, and HUMR5191 Human Rights Methodology Supervises master's theses in legal history, sociology of law, and EU/EEA law Active in UiO research groups: Law, Society and Historical Change; Sociology of Law; Research Group for International Law Affiliated with EURNOR project (The European Dimension of Norwegian Law) Esmark participates in collaborative research extending across Nordic and European institutions, with recent work examining Nordic legal traditions in relation to European law and developing bottom-up perspectives on European legal integration. His scholarship demonstrates the value of examining European law through national historical and sociological lenses rather than solely through EU-centered narratives.

• Legal History
• Sociology of Law
• EEA Law
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Eva Sarfi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, part of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Oslo. She specializes in Central Europe and Balkan studies and can be reached via email at eva.sarfi@ilos.uio.no or at her office NT 1109 in Niels Treschows hus. Her work involves political systems analysis, minority dynamics, and European Union studies across Eastern Europe. Her research interests include: Area Studies with a focus on Central Europe and the Balkans Eastern European history and its political legacies Political systems and governance in the Baltics, Central Europe, and the Balkans Minority rights and assimilation policies in Eastern Europe European Union's historical and political evolution Eva's publications reflect a focus on minority issues and political systems analysis. Recent works such as her 2019 article on cultural preservation policies underscore her engagement with contemporary societal challenges in Eastern Europe. Earlier analysis like the 2010 book review on Hungary's illiberal turn demonstrates her long-standing interest in Central European political dynamics. No scientific awards are listed in her profile. She has no advisees currently listed and no ongoing projects. Completed projects may be available via institutional records. Eva is affiliated with research groups including: Area Studies Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Central Europe and the Balkans

• Area Studies
• History
• Political Science
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Mari Hvattum is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), with a prolific publication record spanning from 2016 to the present. Her scholarly work appears in prestigious journals and publications from leading academic publishers including MIT Press, Bloomsbury Academic, and Wiley-Blackwell, establishing her as a significant voice in architectural history and theory. Professor Hvattum's research centers on architectural history with particular expertise in style theory, 19th century architecture, and the relationship between print culture and architectural discourse. She has developed significant scholarly focus on Gottfried Semper, the influential 19th century architect and theorist, with multiple publications examining his work and legacy. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary architectural concerns, frequently exploring how architectural ideas are mediated through print culture and public discourse. Analysis of Hvattum's recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads across her scholarship. She examines style as a conceptual framework for understanding architecture, with particular attention to its historical transformations and cultural meanings. Her work demonstrates a strong emphasis on Nordic architectural contexts while maintaining a global perspective, as evidenced by her contributions to Sir Banister Fletcher's Global History of Architecture and her international collaborations. Professor Hvattum has authored numerous scholarly articles, book chapters, and monographs. Her 2023 book "Style and Solitude. The History of an Architectural Problem" published by MIT Press represents a significant contribution to architectural theory. She has also co-edited important collections such as "The Printed and the Built. Architecture, Print Culture and Public Debate in the Nineteenth Century" (2018), demonstrating editorial leadership in her field.

• Architectural History
• Style Theory
• 19th Century Architecture
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Knut Andreas Grimstad is a Professor of Polish at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Oslo. He holds a secondary appointment as Professor II (part-time) of Russian Literature and Culture at the University of Tromsø (2020-2021). His academic positions include previous roles as Associate Professor of Polish at the University of Oslo (2005-2014) and Associate Professor in General Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. His research spans Polish and Russian literature, with particular focus on Jewish-Polish relations, literary memory studies, and cultural identity in Central Europe. Key interests include the works of Witold Gombrowicz, post-totalitarian literature, Holocaust representation, and multilingual narrative techniques in Eastern European contexts. His scholarship frequently examines the intersections of ethnicity, memory, and cultural politics in literary production. Grimstad's publication trends reveal consistent engagement with Polish-Jewish cultural history, Gombrowicz studies, and post-communist memory politics. His work demonstrates methodological diversity, combining close textual analysis with discourse theory, reception studies, and cultural memory frameworks. Recent publications (2020-2023) increasingly focus on minority narratives in Ukrainian and Russian contexts alongside continued Polish literary analysis. He is actively involved in research groups including Cultural Memory Studies and Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Central Europe and the Balkans. His academic trajectory shows sustained contribution to Slavic studies through editorial work on significant volumes including Polish Literature and Transformation 1989-2011 and Gender and Sexuality in Ethical Context .

• Polish literature
• Russian literature
• Comparative literature
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