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Arne SolliView profile

Associate Professor

• Historical Demography
• Urban History
• Historical GIS
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Arne Solli is an Associate Professor in History at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion, University of Bergen. His academic work bridges historical scholarship with digital methodologies, with a particular focus on historical demography, urban history, and GIS applications in historical research. Dr. Solli's research spans multiple interconnected domains including historical demography, urban development of Bergen, historical GIS applications, and the evolution of property registration systems. His work often combines microhistorical approaches with macrohistorical perspectives, creating innovative frameworks for understanding historical population patterns. He has made significant contributions to the study of 19th century cholera epidemics in Norway, examining how factors like topography, social status, and water supply affected mortality rates. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on spatial and temporal analysis of historical phenomena, with particular attention to Bergen's urban development over centuries. Dr. Solli has pioneered the integration of GIS technology with historical research through his development of BerGIS, a map portal for historical maps of Bergen that has become an essential resource for urban historians. Historical demography and population structures Urban history and development of Bergen Historical GIS applications Property registration systems through time 19th century Norwegian social and health history Cholera epidemiology and public health Dr. Solli has received recognition for his innovative approaches to historical research, particularly in developing digital tools that transform how historical data can be analyzed and visualized. His work on BerGIS has provided valuable resources for researchers studying urban development patterns over time. As an educator, Dr. Solli has contributed to the development of digital history methodologies and has supervised numerous students in historical research. His publications span from the 1990s to present, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing historical scholarship through technological innovation.

• Semantic Web
• Information Science
• Information retrieval
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Trond Aalberg is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science. His research focuses on semantic technologies, metadata standards, and information behavior with strong applications in digital libraries and cultural heritage systems. He maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to bibliographic modeling frameworks like CIDOC CRM and IFLA LRM. His primary research interests include Semantic Web technologies, Information Retrieval systems, Metadata schema design, Ontology development, and Digital Library infrastructure. Current work examines user information needs in cultural heritage contexts, compound object presentation in search interfaces, and the application of pervasive learning games in educational settings. His research bridges theoretical information science with practical implementations in library systems and educational technology. Professor Aalberg leads the Information Systems based on Metadata (METAINFO) research group. His publication trends show consistent contributions to major venues including Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , ACM Transactions on Computing Education , and TPDL conferences. Recent work demonstrates growing interdisciplinary connections between information science, computer science education, and cultural heritage documentation. He actively contributes to professional discourse through conference presentations at events like CoLIS, KORG, and NIKT. His work on peer assessment tools and educational game design reflects strong engagement with computing education challenges. While no formal awards are documented in the provided materials, his sustained publication record across multiple formats (research articles, textbooks, dissemination) indicates significant scholarly impact. Aalberg maintains strong institutional engagement through OsloMet's research infrastructure. His work on metadata standards connects with international initiatives including IFLA's Library Reference Model development. The METAINFO research group serves as his primary academic home, focusing on metadata-driven information systems across cultural heritage and educational contexts.

Gunhild Ring OlsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Source Criticism
• Automated Journalism
• Investigative Journalism
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Gunhild Ring Olsen serves as Associate Professor at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences within the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing and Department of Communication. She holds a PhD from the University of Bergen (2018) and brings ten years of professional journalism experience from major Norwegian outlets including VG, Aftenposten, and Klassekampen. Her research focuses on digital media transformations, with core expertise in digital source criticism, automated journalism, and investigative methodologies. She emphasizes bridging classical journalistic principles with emerging digital competencies, particularly in data journalism and algorithmic ethics. As program manager for Kristiania's new Master's in Digital Journalism, she developed the curriculum through industry consultation to address critical gaps in contemporary journalism education. Olsen serves as board member and secretary of the Norwegian Media Research Association since 2020, and previously held a Fulbright Visiting Scholar position at American University's School of Communication (2014-2015). Her teaching integrates practical newsroom experience with academic rigor, preparing students for evolving media landscapes including conflict reporting scenarios. Fulbright Visiting Scholar at American University (2014-2015) As program manager for journalism education, Olsen leads curriculum development initiatives directly informed by media industry needs. She spearheaded Kristiania's first Master's in Digital Journalism launched in 2023, implementing a broad admissions approach that welcomes humanities and social science graduates beyond traditional journalism backgrounds. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes ethical frameworks like the Norwegian Vær Varsom-plakat while developing students' operational capabilities in high-stakes reporting environments. Olsen collaborates with industry-experienced faculty including Arne H. Krumsvik, Bente Kalsnes, and Ketil Raknes in developing practice-oriented journalism programs. Her work with the Norwegian Media Research Association facilitates ongoing industry-academia dialogue to ensure educational relevance.

• Economics
• Methodology
• Public Sector Management
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Per Arne Tufte is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Oslo Business School's Economics and Methodology department. His research spans economics, public administration, and social research methodology with particular focus on the Norwegian welfare state context. His primary research interests include: Economics and Methodology Public Sector Management and Performance Measurement Welfare State and Financial Well-Being Critical Realism in Social Research Economic Counseling and Personal Finance Tufte's recent work demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of economic research in public administration. His publications examine municipal procurement practices, performance measurement systems in public sector organizations, and the impact of cost-of-living crises on financial well-being in welfare states. He also makes significant contributions to research methodology, particularly regarding mechanism explanations and quality criteria from both empiricist and critical realist perspectives. His scientific output includes numerous journal publications, textbooks on research methodology, and research reports for institutions like Statens institutt for forbruksforskning. Notable works include "Penger til besvær" (2022) on personal finance challenges and economic counseling, and his contributions to "Vitenskapsteori for sosial- og helsefag" (2020). Tufte actively collaborates with researchers including Christian Poppe, Asgeir Solstad, and Sissel Hovik. His work bridges theoretical research methodology with practical applications in public administration and welfare policy, making significant contributions to understanding economic challenges in contemporary Norwegian society.