Ann Cecilie Bergene

Ann Cecilie Bergene is a Professor at the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation at Oslo Metropolitan University (HIOF). Her research focuses on labor studies, union strategies, temporary work dynamics, education policy, and digital learning. She has contributed to understanding the intersection of labor market flexibility, union effectiveness, and educational systems through comparative analyses of Norway, Ireland, and the UK.

Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical research, including evaluations of educational policies (e.g., Spørsmål til Skole-Norge series) and studies on union apathy and wage outcomes. Recent publications highlight digital learning adaptations (e.g., Distance Learning Flexibility) and the societal impacts of discrimination. She collaborates with national institutions like the Norwegian Directorate of Education and the Nordisk Institut for Studier av Innovasjon, Forskning og Utdanning (NIFU).

Her research spans labor sociology, policy analysis, and educational management, with a focus on Norwegian contexts. Key contributions include analyses of the Norwegian industrial relations model, temporary agency work strategies, and systemic challenges in education governance.