Hannah Løke Kjos

Hannah Løke Kjos is a PhD fellow in Sociology at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo. She has been pursuing her doctoral studies since 2021 while actively contributing to academic teaching and research. Her scholarly work critically examines knowledge production within academic institutions, power dynamics in scholarly discourse, and the relationship between academic work and broader social structures.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Sociology (ongoing since 2021), Institute of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo
• Master's degree in Sociology (2018), Institute of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo
• Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (2016), Institute of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo

Kjos's research interests span academic freedom, the sociology of knowledge, social inequality, feminist theory, and qualitative methods. Her work investigates how class, gender, and political positions shape academic discourse and institutional practices, with particular attention to ideological conflicts and representation in scholarly communities. She combines theoretical analysis with empirical research to examine the social dimensions of academic work.

Her publications reveal a consistent focus on critical analysis of academic institutions and sociopolitical issues. She frequently writes for major Norwegian newspapers like Morgenbladet and Klassekampen, addressing topics such as academic freedom regarding the Palestine issue, research ethics, publishing practices, and labor conditions in academia. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate a commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with contemporary social concerns.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• The Science Studies Colloquium Series Master's Thesis Grant (2018)
• Forum for Scientific Theory Master's Thesis Scholarship (2018)

Kjos teaches several sociology courses at the University of Oslo including Introduction to Sociology (SOS1004), Recent Social Theory (SOS2001), Qualitative Methods (SVMET1010), and Sociological Theory (SOS1100). Her teaching reflects her research interests in critical theory and methodological approaches to studying social phenomena. She previously served as a research assistant at both the Institute of Sociology and Human Geography (2020) and the Institute for Social Research (2017-2019).