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Hilde Henriksen Waage is a Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and a Professor of History at the University of Oslo . With a focus on Middle East conflicts , peacebuilding , and US foreign policy , she has led major projects like No Peace in Sight? The United States and Afghanistan (2020–2024) and The Geopolitics of Syria’s Reconstruction (2019–2020). Key Research Areas: Mediation in hostile conflicts US-PLO dialogue facilitation Oslo Peace Process legacy Gaza ceasefire analysis Israeli-Palestinian power asymmetry Notable Publications: 2022: Analysis of Sverre Lodgaard’s peace research journey 2021: Geopolitical challenges in Syria’s reconstruction 2018: Critique of Palestinian-Israeli negotiation failures 2013: Historical conflict patterns in the Middle East 2006: Lessons from Norwegian peacekeeping in the Middle East Awards: Admitted to the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2017) Media Engagement: Provided expert analysis on Gaza ceasefire (ABC News, 2025) Commented on Israel’s political instability (Dagbladet, 2025)

• Mediation
• Peacebuilding
• Middle East Conflict
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Michael Rauhut is a Professor at the University of Agder where he leads the PhD specialization in popular music performance and represents subject teachers within scientific disciplines at the Department of Rhythmic Music . His academic work focuses on popular music studies and musicology, with supervisory responsibilities for master's and doctoral candidates. Rauhut's research explores the intersection of music, politics, and society, with particular emphasis on: Popular music history in socialist contexts (especially the GDR) Cultural transfer during the Cold War Blues, rock, and jazz as forms of cultural expression Youth cultures and music under authoritarian systems Church-state dynamics in musical expression His work demonstrates how music functioned as both state propaganda and vehicle for dissent. Analysis of Rauhut's publications reveals consistent focus on: Cultural mechanisms in socialist states (75% of recent works) Transnational music exchanges across the Iron Curtain Archival methodologies for reconstructing musical histories Identity formation through popular music State censorship and artistic resistance strategies His documentary filmography expands these themes into visual media. As PhD supervisor, Rauhut guides research in popular music performance and musicology. His extensive conference participation includes keynote addresses in Germany, USA, Georgia, and Ukraine, covering topics from blues reception to music's role in political revolutions.

• Popular Music Studies
• Musicology
• Sociology of Music
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Carine S. Germond is a Professor of European Studies at NTNU’s Department of Historical and Classical Studies, part of the Faculty of Humanities. She teaches in the BA and MA programs in European Studies, supervising PhD, MA, and post-doctoral research on European integration history, policies, and politics. Her academic journey includes a M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Contemporary History from the University of Strasbourg, an MA and BA in German Studies from the University of Tours, France. Previously held positions: Tenured Assistant Professor at Maastricht University (2009–2016), Visiting Professor at the European University Institute (2022), and part-time professor at EUI (2018–2019). Expertise: European integration history, transnational policy-making, Franco-German relations, Common Agricultural Policy, and gender studies in EU politics. Research focuses on state actors in European cooperation, transnational societal actors, European Parliament evolution, and gendered roles in EU integration. Current projects include sustainability in EU maritime policy and ‘hidden figures’ in EU history (e.g., women’s contributions). Her work spans four main themes: Franco-German bilateral relations, transnational farm interest groups, European Parliament dynamics, and gendered histories of EU integration. She has led projects like ‘WomEUn’ (gendered EU history) and ‘EUSEAS’ (EU maritime sustainability). Awards include the Clifford Hackett Lectureship (Yale) and fellowships from NIAS, Marie Curie, and DFG. She advises EU institutions like the Committee of the Regions and contributes to media discussions on EU politics.

• European Integration History
• Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
• Franco-German Relations
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Giuliano D'Amico is a Professor of Nordic Literature and Center Director at the University of Oslo . He has held academic positions at NTNU and Volda University College between 2012-2023, with earlier roles as Lecturer at University of Milan and University of Turin . His career includes a Ph.D. in General Literature (2008-2010) and research stays at Ca' Foscari University , University of Strasbourg , and others. Education: Ph.D. in General Literature, University of Oslo (2008-2010) Research stays at University of Turin (2008-2010), University of Palermo (2010), and other institutions His research focuses on Nordic literature (1800-present) , particularly Henrik Ibsen , examined through international reception studies , translation analysis , and copyright history . He has pioneered the integration of Western esotericism as a literary analytical category, with 2020 monograph on Nordic retrogardism and Håkan Sandell's poetry. Current projects include a book on spectrality in Ibsen's plays . His publications span 15+ years , covering Ibsen's Peer Gynt through occult and conspiracy lens, Hamsun's forgery themes, and comparative analysis of Nordic authors' reception in Italy, France, Germany, and Scotland . Articles appear in European Journal of Scandinavian Studies , Correspondences , and Cambridge University Press publications. As academic leader: Head of Center for Ibsen Studies (2023-2027) Co-editor of Ibsen Studies journal since 2018 Secretary of International Ibsen Committee (2018-2020, 2023-2027) Teaching coordinator for Center for Ibsen studies (2018-2020) He teaches Ibsen Studies (master's program) with courses on text-performance analysis, modern drama, and practical Ibsen studies. Research groups: Book history and reception group Founding member of ESOSTETICS (Esotericism and Aesthetics in Nordic countries) Projects: Co-investigator in Made Abroad: Producing Norwegian World Literature in a Time of Rupture, 1900-50 (National Library of Norway) Participant in NORNE (Norwegian Romantic Nationalisms research)

• Nordic Literature
• Ibsen Studies
• Reception Studies
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Ole Arve Misund serves as a Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College within UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. His research spans polar science, Arctic marine ecology, fisheries management, and international relations in polar regions, with particular focus on Norway-Russia scientific cooperation dynamics following geopolitical shifts in 2022. His research interests center on climate change impacts on Arctic marine ecosystems, acoustic monitoring of marine organisms, and the geopolitical dimensions of polar research. Recent work examines boreal species migration into the Central Arctic Ocean, machine learning applications for backscatter analysis, and management frameworks for the Central Arctic Ocean. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends, integrating marine ecology with political science through studies of Russian-Norwegian scientific collaboration under sanctions, illegal fishing enforcement, and policy-relevant polar research. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical fisheries management and geopolitical considerations. Misund actively engages in science communication through Norwegian media outlets like Nordlys and Fiskeribladet, addressing topics from climate policy contradictions to Antarctic hydrological changes. His expeditionary work includes North Pole 2022 aboard the "Kronprins Haakon" research vessel. Professional activities demonstrate significant leadership in polar research infrastructure development and international scientific collaboration, particularly through the Norwegian Polar Institute where he contributes to strategic planning and policy advice. His work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to Arctic governance amid evolving geopolitical landscapes.

• Polar Science
• Arctic Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Management
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Sunniva Engh is a Professor of Modern History at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History , University of Oslo. Her research bridges political, social, and medical history with transnational and international dimensions. Education: D.Phil. (2006) and M.Phil. (2000) in Modern/Economic History from the University of Oxford. Her expertise spans: International development cooperation and global health governance Scandinavian-Indian family planning collaborations Nordic model of society and its global export India-China-Myanmar strategic dynamics Recent work focuses on Nordic civil society (co-edited 2025 Routledge book), population control in Cold War contexts, and Norway's transition from aid recipient to donor. She leads the Nordic Civil Societies project (UiO-funded) and co-leads The Sustainability Lab (HK-dir funding). Teaching includes courses on international history, Nordic model, and global health. Active in media communication and public debates on Asian security, global governance, and sustainable development.

• Modern History
• International Development Cooperation
• Global Health Governance
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Ruth Jane Prince is Professor in Medical Anthropology at the Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo. She holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and has trained at UCL and the University of Copenhagen. Her research is centered on global health, care practices, citizenship, and state formation in East Africa, particularly Kenya. Her academic interests include medical anthropology, global health, care and chronic disease, citizenship and the state, health systems, epidemics, anthropology of health insurance, environmental anthropology, chemical ethnography, anthropology of toxicity, and postcolonial studies. She has conducted extensive ethnographic and historical research on universal health coverage, health insurance, and bureaucratic labor in Kenya, often in collaboration with African institutions such as the University of Nairobi, Maseno University, and KEMRI. Prince’s recent publications reveal a strong focus on universal health coverage, the moral economies of care, bureaucratic labor in health systems, and the legacies of Cold War medical aid in Kenya. Her work combines critical theory with deep ethnographic engagement, exploring how global health policies are interpreted and transformed in local contexts. She frequently examines the tensions between aspiration and failure, solidarity and inequality, and public good and privatization in African health systems. Co-winner, Royal Anthropological Institute’s Amaury Talbot Prize (2010) for The Land is Dying: Contingency, Creativity and Conflict in Western Kenya Winner, RAI Documentary Film Student Prize (2003) for Adhiambo - Born in the Evening She has received major research grants including an ERC Starting Grant (2018–2023) and Norwegian Research Council grants (FRIPRO/Global Health 2021–2025, FRISAM 2013–2017). She has supervised numerous PhD students to completion and continues to mentor current candidates. Her work is deeply collaborative, involving partnerships in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. She teaches courses in medical anthropology, global epidemics, and global health, and contributes actively to public scholarship through platforms like Somatosphere and Africa Is a Country.

• Medical Anthropology
• Global Health
• Care and Chronic Disease
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Anne Margrethe Fiskvik is a Professor of Dance Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Music under the Faculty of Humanities. She holds a PhD in Dance Research (2006), the first such dissertation in Norway. Her work bridges dance history, music, and cultural studies with a focus on Norwegian dance practices from the 18th to 20th centuries. **Education**: PhD in Dance Research (2006, NTNU). Background as a professional dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and dance/movement therapist. **Research Interests**: Norwegian dance history, intersections of dance and music, dance as popular culture, and dance’s role in health/well-being. Notable projects include The Minuet in Norden and Dance in Nordic Spaces . She co-edits the Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception ’s dance section. **Recent Article Themes**: Focus on nationalist strategies in Halling dance, itinerant artists like Michael Stuart, Kierkegaard’s critique of dance, and historical dance education in Norway. Her work emphasizes dance as cultural heritage and socio-political tool. **Leadership**: Chair of NTNU’s Dance Studies program (since 2013), leader of the international master’s program NoMads , and former head of the National Council on Dance (2008–2012). Active in评审 committees for Nordic/EU cultural funding and teacher training accreditation. **Teaching**: Courses include Dance Pedagogics and Coaching , Dance and Health , and specialized research methods. Advocates for expanding dance studies’ academic and health-oriented dimensions. **Awards**: None listed, though recognized for pioneering dance research in Norway. Extensive editorial and curatorial contributions to dance encyclopedias and conferences.

• Dance Studies
• Music History
• Norwegian Dance History
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Christine Smith-Simonsen is an Associate Professor in History at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, holding a joint position between the Department of Archaeology, History, Religious Studies and Theology and the Centre for Peace Studies. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary peace and conflict issues, particularly in the Arctic and African contexts. Her research spans several key areas: Peace Studies , African History (especially Eritrea and Ethiopia), Migration , Post-Colonialism , and the History of the Finnmark Race . She examines how historical narratives shape current peace processes, migration patterns, and cultural identities, with a focus on indigenous perspectives and gender. Smith-Simonsen's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the cultural and social dimensions of peacebuilding and sports history. Her work on the Finnmark Race illustrates how a local dog sledding event evolved into a regional cultural phenomenon, while her research on African conflicts and peace initiatives provides critical insights into North-South relations and aid effectiveness. Scientific recognition includes: Fritt Ord scholarship (2014) She actively contributes to academic governance, serving on the Program Board for the Master's Program in Peace and Conflict Transformation and as UiT representative for NIAS. Her involvement in research groups such as War and Peace Dynamics and PrePast underscores her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration on historical and contemporary peace issues. Smith-Simonsen is a key member of several research initiatives including the War and Peace Dynamics group, the PrePast project (The Presence of the Past), and the PEACE and WarPeD consortia, which explore historical memory, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding in the Arctic and beyond.

• Peace Studies
• African History
• Migration
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Ernesto Semán serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Bergen's Faculty of Humanities. His academic work bridges Latin American studies, political theory, and cultural history with a particular focus on populism, national identity formation, and the cultural politics of the Cold War era in the Americas. Semán's research interests span Latin American politics, populism studies, cultural history, race and national identity, Cold War cultural politics, and Argentine history. His work consistently examines how political imagination is shaped through cultural production, historical memory, and linguistic frameworks. He explores the connections between literature, political discourse, and historical consciousness, particularly in the Argentine context but with transnational implications. His recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the intersections of populism, national identity, and cultural production in Latin America. Semán's work demonstrates sophisticated analysis of how political concepts are embedded in cultural artifacts and historical narratives, with particular attention to the emotional dimensions of political discourse (as seen in his work on 'the etymology of despair'). His scholarship frequently connects historical analysis with contemporary political challenges in the region. Semán maintains an active presence in both academic and public intellectual spheres, contributing to major publications including the Financial Times, Washington Post, and NACLA Report on the Americas. His work bridges scholarly analysis with public commentary on contemporary Latin American politics, particularly regarding populism and democratic governance.

• Latin American Politics
• Populism Studies
• Cultural History
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Iver Brynild Neumann is a Professor II at the Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Agder. His work bridges international relations, political sociology, and diplomatic theory, focusing on historical and non-sedentarist approaches to global politics. Research Themes : International political sociology, state formation, nomadic military prowess, small state agency, and visual/ethnographic diplomatic methods. Key Publications : Contributions to the Oxford Handbook of International Political Sociology , analyses of Bronze Age inter-polity systems, and critiques of Eurocentrism in diplomatic studies. Recent Focus : The implications of the New Strategic Situation for Norway, the role of prehistoric systems in international relations, and the interplay of gifts and power in diplomatic exchanges. Notable Collaborations : Co-authored works with Einar Wigen, Håkon Glørstad, and Ole Jacob Sending, exploring nomadic traditions and historical continuities in Eurasian geopolitics. Neumann’s articles emphasize interdisciplinary methodologies, including discourse analysis, ethnography, and visual semiotics, challenging conventional frameworks in international relations.

• International Relations
• Political Sociology
• Diplomacy
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Eirik Wig Sundvall serves as Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in 20th century political and labor history with a transnational perspective. His academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with Cold War-era ideological conflicts and labor movement dynamics across national boundaries. His educational background includes: Master's degree in history from University of Oslo (2013) Doctorate in history from University of Agder (2020) Sundvall's research centers on Norwegian and international labor history from the Russian Revolution to the Cold War, with particular emphasis on transnational ideological influence, network building, and propaganda cooperation. His work examines how the Norwegian Labor Party constructed anti-communist narratives during the Cold War while navigating complex transatlantic relationships. He has made significant contributions to understanding the influence of Red Vienna on Norwegian socialist thought and the development of anti-totalitarian discourse within Scandinavian political movements. His methodology combines archival research with network analysis to trace how political concepts crossed national borders. His publication pattern reveals evolving sophistication in analyzing transnational connections, moving from early studies of conceptual frameworks like totalitarianism to more recent investigations of specific propaganda campaigns and individual connectors within transatlantic networks. The trajectory shows increasing attention to how intelligence services intersected with labor movements during the Cold War. Sundvall teaches multiple courses including HIS1400 (Recent history from about 1800 to the present day), HIS2322 (Reaction, fascism and right-wing extremism), HIS2359 (Ideology and terror), and HIS2370 (War and Peace, Rebellion and Liberation. The Great Powers and the Global Cold War), demonstrating how his research directly informs his pedagogy. He is involved with research groups focused on Contemporary Norwegian and International History, Democracy, Freedom and Boundaries, and Experiencing American Democracy.

• Labor History
• Cold War History
• Transnational Ideological Influence
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Hannah Winther is a Research Fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Her work focuses on moral philosophy with specializations in bioethics, animal ethics, empirical ethics, and Wittgensteinian ethics. She is part of the CRISPRWELL project, which examines ethical and regulatory challenges of genome-edited animals. Additionally, she serves as an editor for the philosophy series at publishing house H//O//F and contributes regularly to Norwegian media like Morgenbladet. Winther holds a PhD from NTNU and Copenhagen University with her dissertation on the ethics of genome editing in farmed salmon. She also earned dual MAs in Science and Technology Studies (University of Oslo) and philosophy (Erasmus Mundus program across five universities), along with a BA in philosophy from the University of Oslo. Her competencies include animal ethics, Wittgenstein studies, and interdisciplinary ethical analysis. Her research explores the moral implications of biotechnology, particularly genome editing in aquaculture, and emphasizes the need for ethical attention to animals' moral standing. Recent publications address naturalness concepts in CRISPR debates, the ethics of relating to farmed salmon, and Wittgensteinian approaches to moral attention. Winther's outreach activities include radio appearances (e.g., NRK's 'Etikketaten'), lectures at philosophy festivals like På Kanten, and public talks on topics ranging from AI's linguistic gender biases to climate activism. She has participated in interdisciplinary projects such as the CRISPRWELL initiative and co-authored numerous translated philosophy works through H//O//F.

• Bioethics
• Animal Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
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Espen Johnsen is a Professor of History of Art at the University of Oslo, specializing in 20th-century Norwegian architecture and design. Based in the Department of History of Art, he leads the collaborative research project "Norwegian Architecture and Design 1950-1970," which includes database development, a National Museum exhibition, and international research seminars. His research centers on Nordic modernism with key interests in: Nordic Modernism Post-war Norwegian Architecture (1945-1970) Design History and Furniture Studies Urban Planning and Housing Development Modernist Heritage Preservation Transnational Architectural Networks Johnsen's recent publications (2025-2010) consistently analyze mid-century Norwegian architecture through case studies of the Y-Block, Arne Korsmo's works, and CIAM influences. His scholarship emphasizes the tension between local agency and international movements, often revealing overlooked connections like Viksjø's collaboration with Picasso. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. While specific student supervision isn't mentioned, his National Museum project demonstrates leadership in collaborative research. The project involves multiple institutional partners though grant details remain unspecified. Johnsen actively contributes to the "International and Nordic modernism" research group, advancing interdisciplinary dialogue on Scandinavian modernist movements through publications and exhibition curation.

• Architecture History
• Design History
• Nordic Modernism
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Charlotte Lysa is a Researcher in the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Middle Eastern Studies with focus on Gulf Cooperation Council states. Her institutional affiliations include the Migration Law Research Group (2019-2022) and Sociology of Law Research Group. Her primary research interests explore the intersection of state-society relations in Arabian Peninsula monarchies, particularly examining refugee and migration governance alongside sports politics. Current research includes the FORM project (Football and Religion in the Middle East) funded by the Research Council of Norway, investigating women's football development in Saudi Arabia through historical and contemporary lenses. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant scholarly trajectories: 58% focus on refugee/migration governance in GCC states (especially Saudi Arabia's non-Convention status and Rafha camp history), 33% analyze sports politics (with 75% of these specifically addressing women's football challenges to patriarchal structures), and 9% examine broader Gulf political dynamics. Her methodological approach combines historical institutional analysis with contemporary fieldwork across Saudi Arabia and Qatar since 2015. Babylon Award 2016 for "Gåten Qatar 2022" Lysa actively contributes to academic governance as Vice Chair of the Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies (2019-2024) and serves as subject specialist for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman in the Norwegian Encyclopedia. Her fieldwork includes internships at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh and visiting fellowships at King Faisal Center for Research. Current projects explore football's political dimensions while maintaining advisory roles in refugee policy discourse through media engagements with Deutsche Welle, The Times, and academic blogs. Her research infrastructure includes ongoing collaborations with Qatar University and King Faisal Center, supported by Norwegian Research Council funding for the FORM project examining religion-sports intersections in Middle Eastern contexts.

• Middle Eastern Studies
• Refugee and Migration Studies
• Sports Politics
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