Vilde Blix Huseby

Vilde Blix Huseby is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Sociology and Human Geography under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on how Norwegian families plan and enact vacations, examining the impact of the pandemic, climate change awareness, and economic shifts on family leisure practices.

• Academic background in interdisciplinary environmental studies and sociology
• Focus on environmental sociology and social practices theory
• Teaches courses on qualitative methods and environment-society relations

Her doctoral thesis investigates the intersection of consumption patterns, sustainability, and everyday social practices through family vacation planning. Utilizing qualitative methods like group interviews and visual techniques, she explores how broader societal discourses shape individual behaviors.

In 2016, she co-authored a study analyzing climate change mitigation strategies in Norwegian public debates from 2007-2013. This research examined how different stakeholders frame climate action, revealing ten distinct 'climate logics' in policy discussions.

Huseby previously worked as a journalist (2012-2022) and held editorial roles at Norwegian sociological platforms. She contributes to sustainability research groups focused on energy equity and consumption patterns.