Catharina Renate Christophersen

Catharina Renate Christophersen is a Professor at the Department of Arts, University of Bergen, specializing in music pedagogy, educational methodology, and research ethics. She has supervised both master's and PhD theses and led the NFR-funded project Music Teacher Education for the Future (FUTURED 2019-2022), focusing on transforming music education through collaborative action research and new pedagogical practices.

• Research areas: School music education, teacher training, sustainability, intercultural collaboration, and educational change
• Leadership roles: Director of FLKI’s Stipendiatforum, former leader of Culture-Criticism-Community research group, current leader of the Norwegian Forum for Music Pedagogical Research
• Editorial contributions: Co-editor of MusikkPed Podden

Her recent publications address transformative pedagogies, collaborative university-school partnerships, sociomaterial classroom dynamics, and the role of technology like Rocksmith in instrumental learning. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, her editorial and leadership roles highlight her influence in Nordic music education research.