Magne Brekke Rabben

Magne Brekke Rabben is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at NTNU. His research focuses on historical studies, particularly in psychiatry history, bicycle history, and institutional history. He has authored or co-authored books like Sykkelens historie i Norge (2017) and contributed to academic anthologies such as Midtnorske historier (2024). His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary societal issues, such as urban policy and university governance. Rabben has also curated museum exhibitions, including Pest eller korona (2021) and Christopher Hammer - en vitenskapens velgjører (2020).

His educational background includes a Master’s thesis on Norwegian-Kenyan relations (2007) and a doctoral dissertation on coercive measures in Norwegian psychiatry (2020). Rabben teaches courses in social studies education and participates in outreach activities through lectures on topics like bicycle history and university history.

His research group, Kunnskapshistorisk forskningsgruppe, explores historical dimensions of knowledge production. Rabben’s publications span academic articles, popular science features, and op-eds, reflecting his commitment to public engagement with history.