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Elise Kleivane is an Associate Professor in Written Culture at the Department of Norse and Celtic Philology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. She has served as Head of Teaching at ILN (Institute of Language and Literature) from 2021 to 2024 and maintains an active research and teaching profile in Norse philology and related fields. Dr. Kleivane earned her PhD in Norse Philology from the University of Oslo in autumn 2011, following a Master of Arts in Norse Philology completed in spring 2003. Her academic journey has positioned her as a leading scholar in medieval Scandinavian writing culture. Her research focuses on epigraphy, runology, and medieval literacy, with particular emphasis on the intersection of written and material culture in medieval Norway. Kleivane examines how writing functioned in both public and private spheres, analyzing inscriptions in runes and Roman script as evidence of medieval communication practices. Her work bridges philology, archaeology, and cultural history to reconstruct literacy patterns in pre-modern Scandinavia. Recent projects have explored religious texts, biblical translations, and the role of writing in ecclesiastical contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory through medieval epigraphy and literacy studies. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in connecting material evidence with textual analysis, moving from specific inscription studies to broader questions about writing culture. The pattern shows strong engagement with interdisciplinary approaches, combining philological expertise with archaeological and historical methodologies. Her research increasingly addresses questions of religious practice, vernacular literacy, and the transmission of knowledge in medieval Scandinavia. Among her significant appointments, she has been appointed to the Language Council's expert council for standardization and language observation (2023-2026) and to the Sources Commission (2023-2026), serving on the editorial board for the National Archives' scientific publication channels. Dr. Kleivane has secured substantial research funding, most notably leading the Norwegian Research Council-funded project 'Letters between runes and manuscripts' (2017-2021) and participating in the NORDCORP-funded 'Retracing the Reformation' project (2013-2017). She currently contributes to the Riksbanken Jubileumsfond-funded research program 'Modes of Modification' (2018-2025) as a member of its steering committee, where her research focuses on 'Texts in the Open and Out of Sight: Public and Private Communication in Epigraphy.' She teaches across multiple institutions including the University of Oslo and Stockholm University, covering subjects ranging from Norse literature and mythology to runology and medieval manuscript culture. Her teaching reflects her research interests in written culture across the medieval Scandinavian world.

• Norse Philology
• Epigraphy
• Runology
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Stefan Drechsler is a Researcher in Old Norse philology at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. His academic work focuses on interdisciplinary research into medieval Scandinavian manuscripts, particularly examining the intersection of textual analysis, codicology, and art history within the context of law manuscripts from medieval Norway and Iceland. Dr. Drechsler's research interests span a wide range of medieval studies topics including textual and codicological compilation strategies in Scandinavian law manuscripts, legal iconography in medieval European book painting, and social network analysis related to vernacular law texts. He has made significant contributions to understanding the literary and artistic exchange between western Scandinavian societies and other parts of Europe during the High Middle Ages. His work demonstrates how interdisciplinary approaches to vernacular manuscripts can reveal new information about cultural goods exchange and secular and ecclesiastical networks in the North Atlantic region. His publications show a consistent focus on manuscript production, particularly illuminated manuscripts from medieval Scandinavia. The most recent works examine paratextual elements in law manuscripts, iconography in Icelandic law manuscripts, and Norwegian manuscripts as European works of art, indicating a trend toward increasingly sophisticated analysis of the cultural context and artistic influences on medieval Scandinavian book production. Subjekt Award 2024 for 'The Laws of the Land 750 Years' exhibition at Bryggens Museum As Principal Investigator of two major research projects—'Nordic Law Books: The Production and Use of Vernacular Law Manuscripts in the North from 1100 to 1600' (NordicLaw) and 'Writing in Latin and in the Vernacular: Bilingual Scribal Practice in Norway ca. 1300–1350'—Drechsler has secured significant research funding. He has also organized a biannual public lecture series on medieval topics since 2020 and has been actively involved in multiple outreach projects including digital exhibitions. Dr. Drechsler is affiliated with the Research Group for Medieval Philology and the Research Group Images of Knowledge at the University of Bergen, where he contributes to the Medieval Research Cluster, a driving force in developing local and national dissemination of medieval knowledge.

• Old Norse philology
• Medieval manuscript studies
• Art history
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Professor Ivar Berg is a leading scholar in Scandinavian linguistics at NTNU's Department of Language and Literature. His research focuses on the history of Norwegian and related languages over the past 1,500 years, encompassing both structural linguistic changes and sociolinguistic shifts. He teaches courses on modern Norwegian dialects and grammar, including NORX2200 (Old Norse/Runology) and NORD1106 (Dialectology and Language History). Research Interests: Historical sociolinguistics of Scandinavian languages Old Norse and medieval Icelandic textual analysis Toponymic evolution and cultural geography Phonological changes in Norwegian dialects Language policy during the Reformation Recent Work Trends: His 2025 doctoral dissertation on Latin manuscripts in medieval Iceland highlights intertextual recycling processes. Recent articles (2024-2021) explore palatalization in Norwegian phonology, toponymic history, and case system evolution. His 2019 book Språket som vart norsk provides a comprehensive overview of Norwegian language development from Proto-Norse to the 19th century. Outreach: Engages in public lectures on topics like dialect preservation, historical literacy practices, and the sociolinguistic impact of the Reformation. Recent speaking engagements include the University of Bristol (2025), SWPS University (2025), and the Nordic Dialectology Conference (2022).

• Dialectology
• Historical Linguistics
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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Mikael Males is a Professor in Old Norse Philology at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Old Norse and Celtic Philology section. His research focuses on medieval Scandinavian literature, particularly skaldic and eddic poetry, textual criticism, and the intersection of language, faith, and historical context. Research Interests include dating criteria for Old Norse poetry, metrics and prosody, pseudonymous skaldic works, and the cultural impact of Irish and Christian elements on Norse paganism. He has extensively studied manuscripts like the Fifth Grammatical Treatise and Skáldskaparmál . Recent publications address the chronology of eddic poems, the role of textual criticism in philology, and the poetic genesis of Old Icelandic literature. His work often involves interdisciplinary analysis of historical, linguistic, and mythological dimensions. He is associated with research groups in Linguistics and Poetics and contributes to projects like Old Norse Poetry and the Development of Saga Literature .

• Old Norse Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Skaldic Poetry
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Vibeke Roggen is an Associate Professor emerita at the University of Oslo's Department of Classics, specializing in Neo-Latin studies, textual criticism, and Latin grammar. Her academic career includes leadership roles as Chair of Norway's National Council for Greek and Latin (2007–2011) and director of a cooperative project between Oslo and Azerbaijan University of Languages (2008–2013). Her research spans multiple Neo-Latin domains including the transmission of Catullus, analysis of Petrarch's Africa , and pedagogical approaches to classical languages. She maintains active engagement in public scholarship through initiatives like NRK Radio's 'Den lille latinskolen' program. Publication analysis reveals sustained focus on Latin linguistics and historical transmission, with recent works including comprehensive Latin grammars (2022) and dictionaries (2015). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent exploration of language evolution, cross-cultural linguistic connections, and pedagogical applications of classical studies across different historical periods.

• Neo-Latin
• Textual Criticism
• Latin Grammar
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Minjie Su is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo. Her work bridges Old Norse philology and global medievalism, with a focus on the reception of medieval literary elements in postmedieval media. Academic Background: DPhil in English (Old Norse focused), University of Oxford, 2020 MA in Viking and Medieval Norse Studies, University of Iceland, 2016 MA in Medieval History, University of Edinburgh, 2011 BA in Medieval Studies and Classical Civilization, University of Toronto, 2010 Research Interests: Minjie explores the conceptualization of 'otherness' in Old Norse-Icelandic literature, particularly within legendary and chivalric genres. Her research also examines how medieval literary elements are reimagined in modern media, including Japanese manga and anime. Recent Publications: Her recent works analyze global medievalism through postcolonial lenses, medieval monstrosity, and heroic archetypes in Nordic adaptations. These studies often intersect with themes of anti-colonialism, cross-cultural reinterpretation, and literary symbolism. Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt, 2022–2024 Academic Collaborations: Minjie's research engages with international institutions and interdisciplinary teams, focusing on medieval alterities and their modern transformations.

• Old Norse Literature
• Medievalism
• Medieval Romance
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Kristel Zilmer is Professor of Runology and Iconography at the Department of Archaeology, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo since May 2020. Previously serving as Associate Professor at the same institution (2019-2020), she has held academic positions at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (2013-2019) and University of Tartu, Estonia (1997-2008). Her career spans over 25 years of research in Scandinavian textual cultures with focus on runic inscriptions across historical periods. Her research interests encompass Runology , Epigraphy , and Textual Cultures from the Iron Age through Middle Ages, with specialized focus on writing practices, visuality, materiality, and identity construction in Norse societies. She investigates script-bearing artifacts as cultural interfaces, examining how runes functioned within social contexts and how Old Norse literature is received in modern times. Her methodological approach integrates archaeological, philological, and media-theoretical perspectives. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on runic artifacts from Norwegian contexts (Bergen, Svingerud, Hole), demonstrating expertise in multimodal analysis of inscribed objects. Her work bridges archaeological findings with linguistic interpretation, particularly examining how runes operated within medieval urban environments and sacred spaces. The 2025 Antiquity paper represents cutting-edge integration of radiocarbon dating with epigraphic analysis. Series Editor for Bibliotheca Nordica (Novus Forlag) Norway representative on International Advisory Board of International Saga Conference Establishing member and former leader of 'Språk og Samfunn' research group Zilmer actively supervises graduate students and leads major research initiatives including the Ui3D project (Understanding and Immersion in 3D) and participation in the Research Network of Urban Literacy. Her grant portfolio includes projects on medieval Bergen literacy practices and Christian identity formation in Northern Europe. She directs the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) research group and serves on multiple editorial and advisory boards including Kjeldeskriftkommisjonen (National Archives). Her laboratory work centers on the Centre for Viking-Age Studies where she applies 3D modeling techniques to runic artifacts, developing new methodologies for analyzing inscribed objects through digital humanities approaches. Current collaborations with international teams focus on cross-cultural comparisons of medieval writing practices across Nordic regions.

• Runology
• Epigraphy
• Textual Cultures
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Karl G. Johansson is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo, specializing in Old Norse and Celtic philology. His research focuses on medieval manuscript culture, textual transmission, and the interplay between orality and literacy in Scandinavian contexts from 1200–1500. Ongoing projects: Retracing the Reformation (Bible dissemination in medieval Scandinavia) Past projects: Vadstenaklostret's Manuscripts , Translation, Transmission and Transformation , Skaldic Mentalities Research Interests: Medieval manuscript culture, Norse literature, translation dynamics, skaldic poetry, literacy studies, textual standardization, and cultural memory. His work bridges philology, history, and digital humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Publication Trends: Recent outputs explore manuscript layering, textual mobility, and standardization processes in the North. Collaborative volumes with scholars like Line Cecilie Engh and Stefka Georgieva Eriksen highlight his role in Nordic medieval studies. Academic Contributions: Johansson has edited key handbooks and led initiatives for digitizing medieval Nordic sources. His collaborations span institutions in Denmark, Germany, and Norway, focusing on manuscript materiality and cultural transfer.

• Medieval Norse Literature
• Manuscript Culture
• Translation Studies
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Kristen May Mills is an Associate Professor in Medieval Studies at the University of Oslo , specializing in Norse and Celtic philology. Her research bridges the cultural, emotional, and environmental intersections of medieval literature. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Medieval Studies (2012), University of Toronto MA in Medieval Studies (2006), University of Toronto BA in English (magna cum laude, 2005), Cornell University Research Interests focus on grief, gender, and affective responses in medieval texts, particularly in the North Atlantic literature of Ireland, Scandinavia, and Wales. She explores themes such as emotional expression, cultural identity, and eco-emotional responses to environmental change through projects like Eco-Emotions and membership in the Ecocritical Literary and Cultural Studies (EcoLit) research group. Publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, analyzing texts like Húsdrápa , Manawydan uab Llyr , and Old Norse sagas to uncover how emotions like grief were constructed and performed. Her work also engages with feminist theory and postcolonial perspectives in medieval scholarship. Current affiliations include the University of Oslo's Norse and Celtic philology department and the EcoLit research group. She has contributed to journals such as Journal of English and Germanic Philology , Ériu , and Medieval Feminist Forum .

• Medieval Studies
• Norse Philology
• Celtic Philology
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Jan Ragnar Hagland is a Professor at NTNU’s Department of Nordic Studies and Literature, specializing in Old Norse philology, runic studies, and the history of the Norwegian language. His research focuses on medieval legal texts, Icelandic sagas, and the intersection of literacy practices with socio-historical contexts. He has authored or co-authored numerous books and articles, including editions of medieval legal codes, translations of sagas, and studies on runic inscriptions. Affiliations: NTNU, Faculty of Humanities; Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters Key Projects: Trøndersk Språkhistorie (Trøndelag Language History Project), Runestone Analysis, Saga Translation Projects His work bridges textual analysis and historical context, examining how language and literature reflect cultural, legal, and social dynamics in medieval and early modern Scandinavia. Notably, he explores the role of literacy in shaping local identities and the transmission of legal and mythological knowledge.

• Old Norse Studies
• Medieval Linguistics
• Icelandic Sagas
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Karoline Kjesrud is an Associate Professor at the Department of Archaeology, University of Oslo, specializing in interdisciplinary medieval studies combining philology, art history, and archaeobotany. She works on cultural phenomena related to nature, religion, and knowledge through analyses of texts, images, and material culture. Research focuses on plant knowledge in Viking and medieval Norway, human-animal relations, and cultural heritage preservation Leading the Nordic People and Plants project and co-organizing archaeobotanical databases Collaborates with international institutions via Erasmus+ and other networks Her recent publications explore topics like medieval food rituals, plant symbolism, and right-wing appropriation of historical symbols. She serves as leader of Collegium Medievale and board member of Middelalder Oslo . Participates in the interdisciplinary REA:Life project for pharmaceutical innovation using cultural heritage Organizes exhibitions like Arv and Wake for Fehn Active in the Norse Hagiography Network and Arthurian Society

• Philology
• Art History
• Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies
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Karl Farrugia is a Research Fellow in Medieval Studies at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo. He holds a B.A. in Viking and Old Norse Studies from University College London (2018) and an M.A. in Viking and Medieval Studies from the University of Oslo (2020). His research interests include Old Norse language and literature, Arabic-Islamic cultural interactions in medieval contexts, and historical discourses on racism. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities as a student and the University Board’s centers. His current work focuses on medieval Nordic-Arabic cultural exchanges and their representation in historical narratives. Education: B.A. Viking and Old Norse Studies, UCL (2018) M.A. Viking and Medieval Studies, UiO (2020) His research explores intersections between linguistic analysis and cultural history, particularly examining how medieval texts reflect cross-cultural encounters. No publications are listed in official records (Cristin), but his academic profile emphasizes ongoing doctoral research in medieval philology and cultural studies. Advising and grants: None explicitly mentioned. Labs/teams: Not specified in provided texts.

• Old Norse
• Arabic
• Islam
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Nelson Goering is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Norse and Celtic Philology department. His research focuses on the prosody of early Germanic languages , bridging linguistic analysis and poetic metre, with a particular interest in the textual criticism of complex manuscript traditions . Education: MPhil and DPhil in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology from the University of Oxford. Positions: Previously held postdoctoral roles at Oxford (British Academy), Ghent (FWO), and Oslo (Marie-Curie grant). Research Interests span historical phonology , Germanic alliterative verse , Indo-European linguistics , and the linguistic legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien . His work often examines metrical theories and sound changes through medieval texts like Beowulf and Old Norse poetry. Publications highlight trends in Germanic prosody , manuscript analysis , and metrical theory . Notably, his 2023 monograph Prosody in Medieval English and Norse synthesizes these themes. Advising and Grants: Funded by prestigious grants including the British Academy , FWO , and Marie-Curie , though no formal students are listed. His collaborative projects often involve interdisciplinary approaches to philology and linguistics.

• Historical Phonology
• Philology
• Prosody of Early Germanic Languages
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Klaus Johan Myrvoll is a Professor of Nordic Linguistics at the University of Stavanger. He serves as Head of Department and specializes in Norse philology, Nordic language, and literature. His research focuses on historical linguistics, particularly chronological patterns in Norse skaldic poetry and the authenticity of ancient texts. He has also contributed to comparative Germanic linguistics, Greek, and Sanskrit studies. Myrvoll holds a doctorate analyzing language and meter in Norse skaldic poetry. His publications emphasize the history of Norwegian and Nordic language and literature.

• Nordic Linguistics
• Norse Philology
• Comparative Germanic Linguistics
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Kristin Hagemann is an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture at Østfold University College. Her research focuses on Romance Philology, the transition from Latin to Romance languages, and the interplay between syntax and pragmatics in Old Spanish. She specializes in embedded clauses and the evolution of Romance languages, particularly Spanish and Italian. Before joining Østfold University College in 2016, she held a Postdoc position at the University of Oslo (UiO), researching the information structure of Old Spanish. She has also taught Modern Spanish grammar and the history of the Spanish language at UiO. Her doctoral thesis explored the Glosas Emilianenses, early examples of Spanish language written records. Hagemann is affiliated with research groups such as Lingvib and Språkdidaktikk, emphasizing language education and cross-linguistic studies. She teaches courses on Spanish grammar and language typology, including Spanish Grammar and Language Typology . Her publications span historical linguistics, syntax, and educational theory, including works on recomplementation in Old Spanish and cross-linguistic grammar teaching. She frequently engages with contemporary issues in language education, such as the role of multilingualism in schools and the impact of artificial intelligence on language studies.

• Romance Philology
• Transition from Latin to Romance Languages
• Syntax of Old Romance Languages
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