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Marianne Nordli Hansen is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography , University of Oslo. With a career spanning decades, her research focuses on social stratification , class and inequality , labor market conditions , economic inequality , and elites . She has taught courses like Sociological Theory (SOS4001), Theory Specialization in Sociology (SOS4011), and Inequality: Class, Gender and Ethnicity (SOS4100). Education: MA in Sociology (University of Oslo, 1984), Dr. philos in Sociology (University of Oslo, 1996) Positions: Associate Professor (ISS, UiO, 1996), Professor (ISS, UiO, 1999) Her research explores wealth accumulation , intergenerational mobility , social networks , and educational policy . Key collaborators include Professor Olav Korsnes and Associate Professor Johannes Hjellbrekke at the University of Bergen. Current projects focus on social inequality in Norway , with publications analyzing elite professions, wealth distribution, and class-based educational disparities. She has contributed to significant works on Nordic welfare models and public sector impacts on segregation and equality.

• Social stratification
• Social class
• Economic inequality
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Professor Kjetil Grimastad Lundberg serves at the Institute for Welfare and Participation, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), appointed Professor of Welfare Sociology in 2020 after joining HVL in 2018. A University of Bergen PhD graduate (2012), he previously worked as Researcher II at Uni Research Rokkansenteret (2011-2018). His academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology, University of Bergen, 2012 Master's in Sociology, University of Bergen, 2007 Lundberg's research critically examines intersections of welfare systems, poverty, and marginalization through institutional ethnography. He investigates street-level bureaucracy in NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration), digitalization impacts, and child/family perspectives in low-income contexts, emphasizing stigma, power dynamics, and activation policies. His work bridges theoretical sociology with practical welfare challenges. His 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveal consistent focus on welfare-state dynamics, with recurring themes of work inclusion mechanisms, user experiences in complex interventions, and poverty's structural dimensions. Methodologically, he employs qualitative institutional ethnography across European Societies, European Journal of Social Work, and Social Policy and Society, demonstrating longitudinal analysis of policy evolution. Lundberg supervises multiple PhD candidates on work inclusion and poverty interventions while leading the NAV-funded project 'Barneperspektiv i Nav' (2023-2027) and participating in three additional studies addressing long-term poverty effects and cross-sectoral coordination. His grant portfolio spans NAV-FOU, Sparebankstiftelsen, and NFR funding. He contributes to HVL's 'Rights, Democracy and Welfare' research group, advancing critical welfare sociology through teaching in social science, sociology, and social work programs while examining urban poverty, bureaucratic practices, and marginalized family experiences.

• Welfare Sociology
• Social Inequality and Poverty
• Marginalization and Social Exclusion
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Hilde Fiva Buzungu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work bridges social anthropology, applied linguistics, and public policy, with a strong focus on language and communication in welfare services for minority language speakers. Her research interests include: Language discordance and interpreter-mediated communication in social work and healthcare Multilingualism and migration Professional practices in child welfare and public administration Interpreter training and quality assurance Human rights and minority inclusion Intersectionality in social services Buzungu's recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a consistent focus on the challenges of language access in public institutions such as NAV, child welfare, and hospitals. Her work critically examines how language barriers affect service delivery, professional decision-making, and equity. She investigates systemic issues in interpreter availability, quality, and integration, particularly during crises like the Ukrainian refugee influx. Her research combines ethnographic methods with policy analysis, emphasizing the 'space between' where meaning is negotiated across languages and cultures. She has contributed extensively to both academic and public discourse, publishing in journals like Nordic Social Work Research and Kritisk juss , as well as producing key reports for governmental bodies like Integrerings- og mangfoldsdirektoratet and Oslo University Hospital. Her book Language Discordant Social Work in a Multilingual World: The Space Between (2023) synthesizes her core themes. Buzungu actively disseminates her findings through public lectures, media engagement, and policy forums, advocating for improved language services in the Norwegian public sector. She is affiliated with the research group on Professional Qualification and Professional Practices in Social Work and Child Protection.

• Social Anthropology
• Interpreting and Interpreter-Mediated Communication
• Social Work
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Terje Andreas Eikemo is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , and Head of the CHAIN research center . His work focuses on the intersection of social inequality , public health , and global policy , emphasizing how socioeconomic factors like education , income , and welfare systems influence mortality , chronic diseases , and mental health . He combines theories from sociology , epidemiology , and medicine to address health disparities across diverse contexts, including pandemics , climate change , and migration . 2009: Prize for Young Researchers in the Humanities 2010: SINTEF Prize for Outstanding Research 2014: NTNU Star Program Eikemo has published extensively in top journals like The Lancet and BMJ Open , with research themes spanning social determinants of health , policy interventions , and global health equity . His work includes GBD studies , European Social Survey analyses , and refugee health assessments. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health and collaborates with international bodies like WHO and UNESCO .

• Social Inequality
• Public Health
• Global Health
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Nina Lager Vestberg is a Professor of Visual Culture at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Art and Media Studies. She leads the Media, Data, Museums research group, focusing on labor, systems, and infrastructures in visual culture. Her research examines photographic technologies and digitization processes, particularly their roles in archives and cultural memory. Education Bachelor’s in Photography and Multimedia (UK) Master’s and PhD in Art History (Birkbeck, University of London) Research Interests Digitization’s impact on visual archives Photographic technologies from pre-photography to post-digital eras Labour and intermediation in visual culture Cultural memory and national imagery Teaching Media Theory and Media Culture Research Design in Film and Media Studies Visual Culture across BA and MA programs Awards & Recognition Notable for her 2023 monograph Picture Research (MIT Press) Recipient of grants and fellowships for interdisciplinary projects Outreach & Advocacy Founded campuslivet.substack.com , a Norwegian academic newsletter Public lectures on digital museums, platformization, and ecological media impacts Labs & Teams Leads the Media, Data, Museums research group at NTNU Collaborates internationally on projects like the Oxford Photo Archives initiative

• Visual Culture
• Media Studies
• Digital Humanities
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David Aly Redvaldsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Sociology and Social Work. He specializes in historical studies focusing on eugenics, political movements, and education. His recent work includes A History of British Eugenics since 1865 (2024) and The Labour Party in Britain and Norway (2011). He holds a joint first prize in the 2014 Emile Lousse Prize for his article on British-Norwegian constitutional relations. Research Interests: Redvaldsen’s work bridges history, sociology, and political science. Key areas include the historical development of eugenics, Labour Party dynamics in Britain and Norway, social Darwinism, and the role of historical education in kindergartens. His interdisciplinary approach examines how scientific ideas intersect with political and social institutions. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two monographs. Recent topics include the teaching of history in Nordic kindergartens, the Labour Party’s engagement with social Darwinism during WWI, and comparative studies of Nordic eugenics movements. Awards: 2014 Emile Lousse Prize (joint winner) for 'Great Britain and the Norwegian Constitution of 1814'. Grants & Collaborations: Active in social studies didactics research groups. His work on Norwegian parliamentary history in textbooks (2021) highlights evolving national narratives. Current projects include studies on biotechnology ethics and the legacy of Herbert Brewer’s socialist eugenics advocacy. Labs/Teams: Member of the Social studies didactics and educational research group at UiA, focusing on curriculum development and interdisciplinary historical education.

• History
• Political Science
• Sociology
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Ole Martin Moen is a Professor at the Institute of Nursing and Health Promotion , Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway. His research spans bioethics, philosophy, and social justice, focusing on topics such as end-of-life ethics, palliative care, emergency ethics, and the moral implications of healthcare policies. He is actively involved in the VoldAm project, investigating violence and threats against ambulance personnel in Norway. Research Focus: Bioethics, Palliative Care, Emergency Ethics, Social Justice, Human Enhancement Key Collaborations: Aksel Braanen Sterri, Brian Earp, Julian Savulescu, and others. Moen’s recent publications explore ethical dilemmas in drug policy, assisted dying, and intrinsic value theory. His outreach includes public debates on cross-disciplinary challenges and societal fears, reflecting his engagement with contemporary ethical issues.

• Bioethics
• Philosophy
• Emergency Ethics
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Cecilia Marcela Bailliet is a Professor at the Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo , where she directs the Masters Program in International Law. She holds a J.D./M.A. (honors) from The George Washington University Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on International Law , Human Rights , Refugee Law , Peace , and Counter-Terrorism , with a particular emphasis on gender rights and collective rights . Education: J.D./M.A., The George Washington University Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo Bailliet has authored or edited 14 books, including Research Handbook on International Solidarity and the Law (2024) and Promoting Peace Through International Law (2015). She has published extensively on topics such as: Refugee Law (e.g., gender-based persecution, asylum procedures) Human Rights (e.g., women’s rights, counter-terrorism) Peace Law (e.g., normative foundations, inter-American jurisprudence) Migration (e.g., burden-sharing, asylum-humanitarian protection grey zones) Her work has influenced UN guidelines and inspired the International Solidarity Map . Bailliet has advised international organizations and served on the Academic Review Board of the Cambridge International Law Journal . She co-hosts a series of interviews with international judges and contributes to the Intl Law Grrls Blog as an editor.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Refugee Law
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Dr. Catrine Torbjørnsen Halås is a Professor of Social Work at Nord University, a position she has held since 2023. She previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nordland from 2012, which later became part of Nord University. She has held significant leadership roles including Head of the Center for Practical Knowledge and Program Manager for the PhD program in Professional Science. She was also the cohort coordinator for the National Research School for Teacher Education (NAFOL) at NTNU from 2018 to 2020. Her research centers on practical knowledge , experiential learning , and qualitative methodologies , with a strong emphasis on ethnographic and narrative approaches. She explores how professional practice in social work can be informed by lived experience and reflective processes. Her work with vulnerable youth focuses on participation, involvement, and creating meaningful change through dialogue and recognition. The recent publications of Dr. Halås reveal a consistent engagement with knowledge-reflected practice , praxeology , and democratic knowledge production . Her research spans topics such as the role of practical knowledge in education, youth narratives challenging social norms, and participatory methods like the Dialogue Café. She emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in professional training and advocates for inclusive, reflective, and ethically grounded research. She is actively involved in research networks such as the European Association of Social Work Research (EASWR), where she convenes a Special Interest Group on Social Work Practice Research, and the International Community for Practice Research in Social Work. She leads the PrepChild Research Center for Children and Youth and Social Preparedness and contributes to the Nordic research network on youth, belonging, and outsiders. Her editorial work includes influential anthologies like Practical Knowledge: An Introduction (2023) and Humanistic Research Approaches to Professional Practice (2017), which have shaped discourse in the field. Dr. Halås has extensive experience in both academic and practical social work. Before her academic career, she served as a Senior Advisor to the County Governor of Nordland (1996–2011) and as a caseworker and manager in Oslo’s Grorud social welfare office (1989–1996). This background deeply informs her research, grounding it in real-world challenges and professional practice. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but her sustained scholarly output and leadership in research networks indicate significant influence in her field.

• Social Work
• Practical Knowledge
• Experiential Learning
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Heidi Aarum Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation, Oslo Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD in Social Work with extensive practical experience in child welfare. Her research focuses on child welfare practices, digitalization challenges, children’s rights, and social media’s impact on social work. Education: PhD in Social Work. Research interests include competence development in child welfare, digital transformation of welfare services, and methods for teaching practical social work. Current projects explore how children's social media usage challenges traditional social work practices. Key research areas span child welfare policy analysis, family contact preservation strategies, and judicial decision-making processes involving children. Her work emphasizes ethical considerations in digital age practices and improving communication in high-conflict cases. Affiliated with the Social Work Research Group and Psychosocial Work Research Group. Active in publishing Nordic Social Work Research and Children and Youth Services Review. No awards explicitly listed, though her work demonstrates significant contributions to child welfare scholarship. Teaches courses related to child welfare practice and digitalization impacts. Advising activities not detailed here. Research focuses on developing practical frameworks for integrating digital tools while maintaining ethical standards in social work.

• Child Welfare
• Social Work
• Digitalization in Social Services
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Marte Tonning Otterlei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on child welfare systems, parental experiences in care proceedings, and dialogue-based decision-making processes. She holds a PhD in Social Work and has extensive experience in qualitative research methodologies. Key research interests include family reunification dynamics, communication practices during care transitions, and systemic challenges faced by child welfare workers. Her work emphasizes understanding the emotional and psychological impact of state interventions on families, particularly through positional analysis frameworks. Recent publications explore innovative dialogue processes for reunification after care orders, grief management in child removal contexts, and the ethical dimensions of parental notification systems. She has contributed to international conferences on child welfare equity and social justice issues. Media engagement includes analyses of terminology's impact on care removal perceptions and studies on worker isolation in high-stress cases. Her 2022 monograph Perspektiver på omsorgsovertakelser synthesizes findings from multiple studies on care transition processes. Collaborations include work with Redd Barna on child participation initiatives. Research outputs emphasize actionable insights for improving family participation, worker well-being, and systemic empathy in child welfare practices. Current projects address communication frameworks for difficult conversations in care proceedings.

• Child Welfare
• Family Reunification
• Social Work Practices
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May Britt Drugli is a Professor at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, affiliated with NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Department of Mental Health. Her research focuses on early childhood care, student-teacher relationships, child mental health, and intervention research. She has contributed to numerous publications addressing childcare quality, child well-being, and developmental outcomes. Her work includes studies on cortisol levels in toddlers in childcare, the impact of professional development programs like 'Thrive by Three,' and the importance of play-based learning in educational policies. She frequently collaborates with educators and policymakers to translate research into practical pedagogical strategies. Key areas of exploration include transition processes for young children entering childcare, the role of teacher-child interactions, and addressing socioeconomic disparities in early education. Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices to enhance child development and mental health.

• Early Childhood Care
• Student-Teacher Relationships
• Child Mental Health
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Farhat Taj is an Associate Professor at the Department of Child Welfare and Social Work , UiT The Arctic University of Norway, with research focusing on legal pluralism , women's human rights , religious extremism , and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations . Her work bridges Social Work , Political Science , and Law . Department of Child Welfare and Social Work, UiT Member of The Grey Zone, Indigenous Voices, WarPeD, and SAMPRO research groups Expert on Islam, human rights, and ontological security in conflict zones Research Trends: Her recent publications analyze enforced disappearances in Pakistan's war on terror, digital economic violence against immigrant women, and ontological security dynamics in South Asia. She examines how sharia councils and multicultural legal frameworks intersect with gender equality. Public Engagement: Taj contributes to podcasts , blogs , and media commentary on topics like eid celebrations , Pashtun identity , and immigrant integration in Norway.

• Legal pluralism
• Human rights
• Islam
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Seffetullah Kuldas is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Media and Communication, funded by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Individual Fellowship (MSCA–IF). His research focuses on ethnicity-based parenting for children’s online safety, educational resilience against bullying and socioeconomic challenges, and unconscious cognitive processes. He previously held a postdoctoral position at Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre, studying Roma children’s experiences with ethnicity-based bullying. His work integrates empirical research with policy recommendations, often using EU Kids Online datasets and peer-reviewed publications. Key research interests include parental mediation strategies, transactional resiliency frameworks, and the intersection of unconscious mind theories with educational practices. He has contributed to developing validated scales for anti-bullying self-efficacy and has explored digital divides in online safety awareness. Teaching roles: Guest Lecturer at Dublin City University and the University of Science Malaysia, covering topics like ethnicity-based bullying, metacognition, and research methodologies. Awards: MSCA–IF Fellowship, Best Research Award, and multiple Best Publication accolades. Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Communication and Youth & Society , focusing on bullying prevention, digital parenting, and cognitive resilience. His projects emphasize marginalized communities, including Roma children and ethnic minorities in Europe, addressing both academic and societal impacts through collaborative research and policy engagement.

• Parental Mediation
• Educational Resilience
• Self-Construal
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Eva Langvik is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on depression, health psychology, personality assessment, and occupational psychology. She has extensively published on topics such as moral stress in law enforcement, workplace well-being, and psychological factors in cardiovascular health. Her research interests include the intersection of personality traits and health outcomes, particularly in high-stress professions like policing. Studies often address stress management, organizational support systems, and the psychological impact of working with child abuse cases. Recent articles highlight her analysis of police employees’ experiences with workload and organizational resources, as well as investigations into public perception of offenders and patient experiences in clinical settings. She collaborates with institutions like the NTNU Department of Psychology and the Trøndelag Police District.

• Depression
• Health Psychology
• Heart diseases
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