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Ugo Corte is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Stavanger's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Media and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Uppsala University (2012) and was an Erik Allardt Fellow at the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies. His research focuses on creative work, small groups, cultural dynamics, and qualitative research methodologies. Notable contributions include his ethnographic book *Dangerous Fun* (2022), which won the 2023 Charles Horton Cooley Award, and foundational work on collaborative circles theory.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on microsociology, sociology of creativity, and advanced qualitative methods. He serves on the editorial board of *Sociologica: International Journal for Sociological Debate*, co-editing its FOCUS section. His work bridges micro-sociological analysis with broader cultural studies, emphasizing empirical rigor and theoretical innovation.
Research highlights include studies on extreme sports subcultures, workplace profanity as community-building, and the intersection of creativity and social structures. His interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnography, interaction ritual theory, and qualitative methodology debates to explore group dynamics and cultural production.
Recent scholarship emphasizes 'dark fun' in hedonic communities and the role of obscenity in workgroup cohesion. He has presented globally at conferences like the Sociological Game Theory Symposium and the Modes of Immersion conference. His academic outputs span books, journal articles, and keynote addresses, reflecting a commitment to advancing both theoretical and empirical frontiers in sociology.
