Emil Mård Vaadal Eliasson

Emil Mård Vaadal Eliasson is a Senior Lecturer in History Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He has been teaching history didactics to PPU and associate professor students since 2021, and from 2023 expanded to free courses on Sami themes in education. His academic work bridges medieval history with contemporary educational practices, focusing on didactic methodologies and cultural representation.

Academic Background:

• Qualified associate professor of history at NTNU
• Additional training in religious studies and Nordic languages/literature

Research Interests: Eliasson specializes in history didactics with particular emphasis on medieval didactic frameworks and Sami historical narratives. His work explores how historical representations evolve through educational contexts and cultural interactions.

Key Contributions: He participates in two research groups - Medieval Didactics (MIDDAK) and History, Politics & Social Development (HIPOLS). His recent publications include critical analyses of Sami representation in regional history and methodological studies on medieval source reconstruction.

Academic Presence: Eliasson has presented at multiple conferences including the International Medieval Congress at University of Leeds and Norske historiedager in Sogndal. His teaching portfolio includes both full-time and part-time courses on Sami themes and history didactics.