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Dr. Anna Catharina Horn is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval Studies at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo. She serves as a PhD leader and is affiliated with the research program Modes of Modification: Variance and Change in Medieval Manuscript Culture , where she leads the subproject Texts to Rule and Regulate focusing on administrative texts like laws and diplomas from a literacy perspective. Bachelor: Western European Medieval Studies, University of Oslo Master: Norse Philology, University of Oslo PhD: University of Gothenburg (thesis: Law and Text in the Middle Ages: Production and Reception of Magnus Lagabøte's Landslov ) Her research interests span Medieval Laws , Manuscript Culture , Paleography , Textual Organization , and Historical Literacy in Scandinavia (1100–1600). Recent work examines script usage in ecclesiastical, monarchical, and civil contexts ( Modes of Modification program). Publications trend toward Medieval Scandinavian Law analysis, Manuscript Transmission , and Textual Materiality . Key projects include studies on the Landslov (Norwegian National Law) across centuries and comparative script analyses in Nordic regions. Teaching: VMS4191 Medieval Manuscript Culture Roles: BA program coordinator in Norrøn og keltiske studier; MA program coordinator in Viking and Medieval Studies Research Group: Norse and Celtic Philology Labs: Henrik Wergelands hus manuscript lab (room HW322)

• Medieval Studies
• Norse Philology
• Law
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Miriam Conti serves as a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the University of Bergen's Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies. She actively teaches university-level courses including Old Norse Poetry (NOFI113) for Autumn 2024 and upcoming semesters, alongside Runology and Paleography (NOFI110) in Autumn 2025. Her scholarly work centers on Eddic poetry prehistory and intertextuality through philological and paleographic methods. Key interests span historical linguistics, language acquisition, and Old Norse-Latin translations, with deep engagement in Viking Studies, Nordic languages, and Medieval Philology. Her research consistently examines semantic structures, textual transmission, and scribal practices within Norse manuscript traditions. Analysis of her conference presentations reveals a methodological focus on Codex Regius and related manuscripts, with particular attention to Vǫluspá and Alvíssmál. Her work traces textual variants between manuscript traditions (Edda R vs Edda A), investigates scribal abbreviation patterns, and explores cultural contexts including feasting rituals and magical verse structures. This demonstrates a cohesive research trajectory connecting paleographic analysis with literary interpretation.

• Old Norse Poetry
• Eddic Poetry
• Paleography
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Iris Aasen Brecke is a Researcher and administrative coordinator at NTNU’s Faculty of Humanities. She serves as a Research Advisor at the Research Support Office and leads the NTNU Centre for Medieval Studies. Her academic background includes a PhD in Latin Literature (2020) from NTNU, an MA in Ancient Culture from the University of Oslo, and a BA in Philosophy and Latin from NTNU. Her research focuses on classical literature, particularly Ovid’s works and intertextuality. She has published widely on Roman elegiac poetry, ancient literary traditions, and medieval studies. Her key publications include Ovid’s Terence: Tradition and Allusion in the Love Elegies and Beyond (2020 doctoral thesis) and co-edited volumes like Greek and Latin Love: The Poetic Connection (2021). Her work emphasizes gender dynamics in classical texts and the reception of ancient literature across eras. Outreach activities include lectures at events like The Big Challenge/Science Camp (2019) and academic conferences in Oxford and Odense. Brecke’s administrative roles involve EU project advising, research management, and BOA (sponsored activity) coordination. She has contributed translations of medieval and classical texts, including Svigermora (2018) and Evnukken (2017). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges classical philology, medieval studies, and modern cultural analysis.

• Classical Literature
• Latin Literature
• Literary Analysis
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Ivar Berg is a Professor of Nordic Linguistics at the Department of Language and Literature, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU). His research focuses on Norwegian language history, dialectology, historical sociolinguistics, and the interplay between language and society. He also serves as a city name consultant for Midt-Norway. Berg has authored or co-authored over 25 publications, including books like Språket som vart norsk (2019) and articles on topics ranging from medieval manuscripts to dialect variation. His work frequently addresses language evolution, topographical naming practices, and the sociopolitical dimensions of language change. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text. Teaching: Teaches courses in historical linguistics, Old Norse, runes, dialectology, and sociolinguistic theory. Berg’s research interests include the history of Norwegian from Old Norse to modern dialects, the influence of Low German and Danish on Norwegian, and the role of literacy in medieval society. His recent work explores the recycling of Latin manuscripts in medieval Iceland and the sociolinguistic dynamics of place names. His publications span peer-reviewed articles, edited volumes, and popular science books. Key themes include case system evolution, rural literacy in the 16th century, and the diachronic relationship between Scandinavian languages. He has participated in numerous international conferences and delivered guest lectures at universities like the University of Bristol and SWPS University in Warsaw. His public engagement includes radio appearances and community talks on topics like dialect preservation and the history of Norwegian.

• Nordic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Dialectology
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Karoline Aastrup-Köhler is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS), where she investigates syntactic structures in early Germanic languages. Her doctoral research examines V1 word order patterns across Old English and Old Norse prose texts, employing corpus linguistics methodologies to trace potential cross-linguistic influences. Research focuses on comparative historical syntax between Old English and Old Norse, utilizing digital corpora to analyze grammatical patterns. Key interests include word order variation, language contact phenomena, and the application of computational tools to philological research. She engages with the English Language and Corpus Linguistics Research (ELC) group, contributing to methodological developments in diachronic language analysis. Her work bridges traditional philology with contemporary corpus-based approaches.

• Historical Linguistics
• Old English
• Old Norse
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Helen F. Leslie-Jacobsen is an Associate Professor of Old Norse Philology at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. She leads two major research projects: 'Transformations of Medieval Law' exploring legal manuscripts from 1274–1687, and 'Ballads Across Borders' focusing on Faroese Völsung ballads. Her work bridges medieval legal history, literary analysis, and translation studies. Research Interests: Medieval law codes (e.g., Landslov of 1274) Legal prologues and textual evolution Faroese ballad traditions and Norse storytelling Prosimetrum in fornaldarsögur Old Norse poetry in manuscripts Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes legal codification processes (e.g., 1604 printing of Norwegian law) and Faroese ballad translations, reflecting broader themes of textual transformation and cultural transmission. Earlier research explores death songs, food-related legal cases, and ecological aspects of skaldic poetry. Awards: None explicitly listed, though her projects received funding from the Bergen Research Foundation and Trond Mohn Foundation. Grants & Funding: Lead investigator on projects funded by Bergen Research Foundation (Transformations of Medieval Law) and a Young CAS Fellowship (Ballads Across Borders). Active in securing competitive grants, including EU-level funding for interdisciplinary legal history projects. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Research Group Literature & Religion, Research Group for Medieval Philology, and international teams in legal manuscript studies.

• Old Norse Philology
• Medieval Law
• Faroese Ballads
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Rune Røsstad is a Professor at the Department of Nordic and Media Studies , University of Agder. His work spans dialectology, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and language norming, with a focus on Norwegian dialects and spoken language evolution. Role: Academic faculty member since 1996, specializing in Nordic linguistics Expertise: Perceptual dialectology, Old Norse philology, and regional language variations Research interests center on: Language perception and community attitudes toward dialects Historical development of Norwegian spoken language Phonological shifts in Western Norwegian dialects Language norming processes and standardization challenges Publications highlight his expertise in: Toponymic studies (Marnardal/Marnar naming conventions) Medieval language sources and historical phonology Interaction between dialects and socio-political factors Evolution of plural endings in Egdalian dialects

• Dialectology
• Sociolinguistics
• Folk Linguistics
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Victor Frans is a Research Fellow specializing in Medieval Studies at the University of Oslo's Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, within the Faculty of Humanities. His doctoral research focuses on Saxo Grammaticus’ reinterpretation of Old Norse poetry in Gesta Danorum . Frans holds a BA in Latin (2013), a BA in Nordic Languages (2015), and an MA in Viking and Medieval Studies (2019). His work bridges Old Norse philology, runology, and Latin scholarship. Research interests include Skaldic Poetry , Eddic Poetry , Runology , and the interplay between Latin and Norse linguistic traditions. He has presented at conferences such as 'Sous le signe de Saxo' (2023), exploring Saxo’s use of alleged runic sources, and 'Latin–Norse Translation' (2019), analyzing the Third Grammatical Treatise . Frans is affiliated with the project Old Norse Poetry and the Development of Saga Literature (2021–2025) and has contributed to initiatives like The Legacy of Birgitta of Sweden . His publications address Saxo’s Latin style and the origins of runes. He writes popular science articles on Latinitium , focusing on Viking-era linguistics and classical traditions.

• Old Norse Philology
• Skaldic Poetry
• Runology
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Mikael Meuller Males is a tenured Professor of Norse Philology at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Department of Old Norse and Celtic Philology . His research focuses on Old Norse poetry, medieval studies, and skaldic traditions, with particular emphasis on textual criticism, dating methodologies for medieval texts, and the interplay between oral and written traditions in Old Icelandic literature. Research Interests : Old Norse Philology: Dating criteria for eddic and skaldic poetry Medieval Scandinavia: Cultural and linguistic exchanges between Iceland and Ireland Icelandic Sagas: Narrative techniques and poetic integration Manuscript Studies: Textual variants and critical editions Key Publications : Recent work includes groundbreaking studies such as Prenominal of/um(b) in Old Norse Poetry as a Dating Criterion (2025) and Early Eddic Poetry (c. 850–1000) (2024), which challenge traditional views on the chronology of pagan court poetry. His 2023 article The Irish Background of the Icelandic Calendrical Reform explores transnational influences in medieval Scandinavia. Projects & Affiliations : He leads the project Norse Poetry and the Development of Saga Literature , investigating the relationship between skaldic verse and narrative forms in medieval Iceland. Active in research groups like Linguistics and Poetics , he contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on medieval textual practices.

• Old Norse Philology
• Medieval Studies
• Skaldic Poetry
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Stefka Georgieva Eriksen is an Associate Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Old Norse and Celtic Philology within the Faculty of Humanities. Her academic background integrates Nordic archaeology, art history, history, and literary studies, with a PhD from the University of Oslo (2010) focusing on manuscript cultures of France, Norway, and Iceland (1200–1500). She leads the Eco-Emotions research initiative and serves as deputy head of the Center for Literature, Cognition, and Emotion (UiO). Her research explores medieval manuscript culture, translation studies, cognitive approaches to Old Norse literature, environmental humanities, and ecocriticism. Key projects include Intellectual Culture in Medieval Scandinavia and studies on the role of literature in crises. She has published extensively on topics like soundscapes in Old Norse culture, ecological dimensions of medieval textual practices, and the socio-political role of translations in Norse medieval societies. Education: PhD in Medieval Studies, University of Oslo (2010) Teaching: Courses on Old Norse literature, medieval philology, and cognitive approaches to medieval texts. Grants/Projects: Eco-Emotions (environmental affect and literature), Det gamle Oslo 1000–1624 (urban history). Labs/Teams: Center for Literature, Cognition, and Emotion (LCE). Her work bridges interdisciplinary medieval studies, emphasizing the interplay between material culture, literature, and environmental contexts. Recent publications include Translated Literature in Medieval Norway (2024) and contributions to Medieval French on the Move (2025).

• Medieval Studies
• Manuscript Culture
• Translation Studies
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Jens Eike Schnall is an Associate Professor in Old Norse Studies at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen, Norway. His academic work bridges philology, cultural history, and interdisciplinary medieval studies, with a focus on narrative, food culture, and symbolic thought. His research interests include Old Norse literature, medieval food ethics, culinary recipes, spatial cognition, cartography, and the symbolic use of technology and the body in medieval texts. He explores how cultural values are expressed through meals, legal frameworks, heroic identities, and material aesthetics. The recurring themes in his recent publications reflect a deep engagement with food as a medium of cultural expression, the symbolic power of ships and maps, aging and ethics in heroic literature, and the transmission of knowledge across time. His work often adopts a comparative and transhistorical perspective, linking medieval Nordic thought to broader European intellectual currents. Research Group for Medieval Philology Research group Antiquity and the Classical Tradition He has delivered numerous scientific lectures internationally, including at the University of Cambridge and the University of Stavanger, and contributes actively to public scholarship through popular science talks. His involvement in MSCA workshops indicates a role in mentoring early-career researchers. While no formal students or awards are listed, his collaborative projects and editorial contributions demonstrate significant academic leadership. He has co-organized events and contributed to collective volumes, reinforcing his role in the scholarly community.

• Old Norse Studies
• Medieval Philology
• Norse Philology
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Nina Stensaker is a Researcher at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. Her doctoral project, Piecemeal and Divided - An Orthographic and Paleographical Study of Scribing Hands in the Old Norse Literary Fragments in the National Archives , focuses on identifying scribal hands and re-examining provenance for fragments NRA 51–72 and 75–81. She contributes to digital editions in the Medieval Nordic Text Archive (Menota) and Emroon databases. Research Interests : Paleography, orthography, digital humanities, manuscript provenance, and medieval Nordic textual scholarship. Supervision : Co-supervised by Odd Einar Haugen (75%) and Åslaug Ommundsen (25%). Teaching : Instructs NOFI110 - Norse Handwriting Study (Autumn 2024) and has taught courses like NOFI106 - Norse Mythology and NORSK624 - Nordic Literature 2 . Recent publications such as Þiðriks saga af Bern. A Digital Edition (2024) and Didrik rir igjen. Trykt og digital utgivelse av Þiðriks saga af Bern (2022) reflect her work on digital encoding, textual reconstruction, and scribe behavior. She actively disseminates findings through academic lectures at conferences like DAIDH2024 and ESTS. Technical Contributions : Collaborated with Robert K. Paulsen to develop the Emroon database, standardizing referential orthography for Old Norse texts.

• Old Norse Philology
• Paleography
• Digital Humanities
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Eira Catharine Lødrup Carlsen is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Section for Aquatic Biology and Toxicology. She is a member of the Biogov project and PEAT-THAW, focusing on biogeochemical processes governing boreal carbon cycling. Her research explores microbial ecology , climate change impacts on biogeochemical feedback mechanisms, and the interplay between microbial communities and greenhouse gas dynamics in boreal lakes and soils. She also studies toxicology , particularly the effects of synthetic/natural rubber leachates on marine microbiomes and antibiotic resistance. Recent work includes studies on redox-driven greenhouse gas production in thawing permafrost (2025) and microbial adaptations to rubber-derived chemicals (2024). Her methodological approach integrates metagenomics and metatranscriptomics to analyze microbial functional traits. She contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging environmental science and Iron Age archaeology , with a bachelor’s degree in archaeology focusing on Norse mythology and philology.

• Microbial ecology
• Bioinformatics
• Biogeochemistry
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Alessandro Palumbo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies , University of Oslo , specializing in runology and historical Scandinavian language development. His research intersects medieval epigraphy , historical sociolinguistics , and graphemic analysis , focusing on bilingualism and biscriptality in medieval Scandinavia. Appointments : Associate Professor (2020–), Head of Research (2023–2024), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow (2020–2023) Education : PhD in Scandinavian Languages, Uppsala University (2018) Palumbo investigates multilingual landscapes through projects like Bear Out! (2024–2026) and LangMix (2019–2022). His 15 most recent articles analyze topics such as Latin-runic hybrid inscriptions , orthographic shifts in medieval runes, and geographical epigraphic domains in Västergötland. He leads courses like Hands-on Runology and has taught at Uppsala University, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and L'Orientale University of Naples. Awards : Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Collaborations : Anna Blennow, Jonatan Pettersson, Edith Marold Grants : Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (2020–2025), Horizon 2020 (2019–2022)

• Runology
• Medieval Epigraphy
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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Bianca Patria serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Medieval Studies at the University of Oslo's Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages within the Faculty of Humanities. Her institutional affiliation centers on Norse and Celtic philology research through the Institute for Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN). Her academic background includes a Bachelor's (2014) and Master's (2016) from the University of Pisa's Department of Literature, Linguistics and Philology, with specialized focus on theoretical/historical linguistics, Indo-European studies, and philology. Her Master's thesis examined skaldic poetic synonyms (heiti). Patria's research concentrates on Old Norse literary traditions with particular expertise in skaldic poetry analysis. Her work integrates linguistic theory with philological methods to examine semantic structures, metrical patterns, and intertextual relationships in medieval Scandinavian verse. Current investigations explore kenning variation, poetic innovation, and the intersection of rhetoric with cultural transmission in Norse literature. Her recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output focused on skaldic verse mechanics, with recurring themes in metrical analysis, semantic interpretation, and intertextual studies. Key journals publishing her work include Medieval Europe , Neophilologus , and Saga-Book , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across literary studies, linguistics, and cultural history. As an educator, she has taught specialized courses including NFI2240 (Norse Poetry and Legal Texts) and NFI4112 (Skaldic Poetry and Grammatical Literature), developing curricula that connect linguistic theory with primary source analysis. Her doctoral thesis Kenning Variation and Lexical Selection in Early Skaldic Verse (University of Oslo, 2021) established foundational methodology for her ongoing research into poetic semantics. Patria actively participates in the university's Linguistics and Poetics research group, contributing to the project Norse Poetry and the Development of Saga Literature . Her work maintains strong connections to European scholarly networks through publications in multilingual academic venues and collaborative research frameworks.

• Old Norse Literature
• Skaldic Poetry
• Poetological Traditions
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