Laura Elisabet Drivdal

Laura Elisabet Drivdal is a Senior Librarian at the University of Bergen's University Library and a Researcher at the Center for the Theory of Science. She serves as a subject advisor for politics and administration, sociology, and comparative politics.

• Primary Affiliation: University of Bergen
• Roles: Senior Librarian, Researcher, Subject Advisor

Her research focuses on knowledge and regulatory policy, research integrity & academic honesty, the precautionary principle, and Responsible Research and Innovation. She has published extensively on topics including pollinator conservation policies, ethical research practices in Norway, and urban informal settlements.

Recent publications highlight her work on the precautionary principle in environmental policy, neonicotinoid insecticides, and deep-sea mining. Her projects include RECIPES, BeeCaution, and RINO, which bridge science, ethics, and policy-making.

She teaches courses on source criticism, academic integrity, and research ethics, primarily for sociology and political science students. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement in addressing complex socio-environmental issues.