Kristoffer Chelsom Vogt

Kristoffer Chelsom Vogt is a Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Bergen, Faculty of Social Sciences. He also chairs the National Council for Sociology, serving as head of the national professional body for sociology in Norway.

His research spans a wide range of sociological themes, with a strong focus on life course sociology, youth transitions, vocational education, gender dynamics, and post-industrial social theory. Key interests include educational choices, intergenerational relations, the role of grandparents, gender segregation in the labor market, myths about welfare dependency, and the changing everyday lives of children and youth. He critically examines narratives around boys as 'losers' and their time use in gaming and homework, as well as youth debt problems.

The recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in educational sociology and gender studies, particularly analyzing vocational education outcomes, life course patterns, and societal discourses on youth. His work frequently employs a life-course lens and contributes to debates on social inequality and policy.

Scientific Awards:

• SV Faculty's Communication Award 2019

Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Vogt is actively involved in major research projects, indicating a supervisory role. He is a partner in the Research Council of Norway-funded projects Missing men (Institute for Social Research) and Life chances (NOVA, Oslomet). He has also contributed to national policy through membership in the Ungidag committee (NOU 2019 on youth gender equality) and the ongoing birth rate committee (NOU 2026).

Labs and Teams: Vogt leads the Department of Sociology at UiB and chairs the National Council for Sociology, indicating leadership in national academic coordination. His collaborative projects involve institutions like the Institute for Social Research and NOVA, Oslomet, reflecting a networked research approach.