Knut Bjarne Hidle

Knut Bjarne Hidle is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Bergen, Faculty of Social Sciences. His research spans human geography, with a focus on mobility, migration, place, and spatial development. He is actively involved in academic research, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Department: Department of Geography
• University: University of Bergen
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Email: knut.hidle@uib.no

Research Interests: Hidle's work centers on human geography, particularly mobility and migration, place and belonging, urban and rural development, second-home use, and governance. He investigates how individuals and groups experience place, especially in mobile and transnational contexts. His research combines cultural, economic, and political perspectives to understand spatial identities and planning processes.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications focus on gated communities, climate planning in Bergen, skilled migration, national parks and rural development, and second-home mobility. These works reflect a consistent engagement with place-making, territoriality, and the socio-political dimensions of mobility and planning in Norway and beyond.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: Hidle has supervised numerous master’s students, including theses on urban revitalization, second-home tourism, smart meters, and regional park development. He has contributed to multiple research reports, particularly through Agder Research and NORCE, on topics such as refugee integration, labor migration, and regional governance. These projects suggest sustained involvement in applied and policy-relevant research.

Labs and Research Groups: He is affiliated with research groups in Environmental and Landscape Geography, Social Geography, and Human Geography at the University of Bergen. His collaborative work with scholars like Winfried Ellingsen and Arnt Fløysand indicates active participation in research networks focused on mobility, innovation, and regional development.