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Mathilde Coraline Aarvold Bakke is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Health Management and Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. She is also affiliated with the Health Economics and Policy Group and involved in research projects such as 'Crisis and representation' and 'NORCHER – Norwegian Centre for Health Services Research.' Her academic work bridges sociology, health policy, and media studies.
- Master’s Degree in Sociology, University of Oslo (2015–2017)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Culture and Social Studies (Sociology), University of Oslo (2012–2014)
- Single Course Studies in Media Studies, University of Oslo (2015)
Her research focuses on qualitative methods, including discourse analysis, text and document analysis, and cultural sociology, with an emphasis on how crises—particularly the Covid-19 pandemic—are represented in Norwegian health policies. She also explores media narratives, public sector reforms, and the role of economists in policy-making.
The trends in her publications reveal a consistent engagement with Norwegian public administration, health policy discourse, and the sociological implications of media and communication. Her work often employs critical discourse analysis to unpack power dynamics and ideological framing in policy documents and public debates.
She has contributed to the journal Stat & Styring and produced reports on competition in public services, transparency, and leadership effectiveness. While no scientific awards are listed, her scholarly output reflects a strong commitment to understanding governance and representation in the public sector.
Mathilde has taught courses such as HADM4001 (Method and Statistics), HADM4002 (Advanced Methods), HLED3000 (Bachelor’s Thesis in Health Leadership and Economics), HELSEF4420 (Advanced Qualitative Methods), and HLED1102 (The Health Service in Society – Introduction to Health Policy). She previously worked as a research assistant and editorial assistant for the Norwegian Journal of Anthropology (2019–2025).
She is part of the Health Economics and Policy Group at the University of Oslo and engages with interdisciplinary research on health services and policy. Her digital presence includes profiles on ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and LinkedIn, where she identifies as a culture and media sociologist.
