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Rune Svarverud is a Professor at the Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Oslo. His research spans two major periods in Chinese history: early Chinese philosophy (pre-Qin to Han dynasties) and modern China (post-Opium War cultural encounters). Key research areas include conceptual history, environmental history, political philosophy, and cross-cultural translation studies. Permanent employee since 2004 Head of Department since 2021 Former PhD committee member and research leader (2007-2014) Active in international collaborations with Fudan, Nanjing, Kansai, and Zhejiang Universities His academic work focuses on: History of concepts and textual analysis in Chinese thought Environmental history and terminology evolution in modern China Qing dynasty legal and political philosophy Translation of Western knowledge into Chinese Interactions between Chinese and Western modernity Individualism in 20th-century Chinese society Recent publications examine environmental terminology, cross-cultural scientific translation, and conceptual frameworks in Qing reform. His interdisciplinary approach connects philosophy, law, and environmental studies through historical analysis. Co-edited works on standard languages and cultural communication Contributor to ACTA ORIENTALIA and PNAS Recipient of multiple research grants for Transsustain project

• Chinese Language
• Chinese History
• History of Ideas
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David Aly Redvaldsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Sociology and Social Work. He specializes in historical studies focusing on eugenics, political movements, and education. His recent work includes A History of British Eugenics since 1865 (2024) and The Labour Party in Britain and Norway (2011). He holds a joint first prize in the 2014 Emile Lousse Prize for his article on British-Norwegian constitutional relations. Research Interests: Redvaldsen’s work bridges history, sociology, and political science. Key areas include the historical development of eugenics, Labour Party dynamics in Britain and Norway, social Darwinism, and the role of historical education in kindergartens. His interdisciplinary approach examines how scientific ideas intersect with political and social institutions. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two monographs. Recent topics include the teaching of history in Nordic kindergartens, the Labour Party’s engagement with social Darwinism during WWI, and comparative studies of Nordic eugenics movements. Awards: 2014 Emile Lousse Prize (joint winner) for 'Great Britain and the Norwegian Constitution of 1814'. Grants & Collaborations: Active in social studies didactics research groups. His work on Norwegian parliamentary history in textbooks (2021) highlights evolving national narratives. Current projects include studies on biotechnology ethics and the legacy of Herbert Brewer’s socialist eugenics advocacy. Labs/Teams: Member of the Social studies didactics and educational research group at UiA, focusing on curriculum development and interdisciplinary historical education.

• History
• Political Science
• Sociology
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Christine Amadou is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Humanities. Her work is situated within the field of History of Ideas, with a focus on intellectual and cultural history from antiquity to the modern era. Her research interests include classical reception, religious studies, gender and antiquity, medieval thought, biblical translation history, and the transmission of knowledge. She has published on diverse topics such as Saint George, Thecla, Simone Weil, Procopius, Homeric reception in Norway, philhellenism, and the cultural identity embedded in religious translations. Her recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining historical analysis with literary, philosophical, and gender studies approaches. Articles span from Late Antique hagiography to 19th-century Norwegian intellectual history, showing her engagement with both Scandinavian and Mediterranean intellectual traditions. Local Cult, Transforming Miracles, and Global Discourses: Saint George in Lydda Reading Thecla: Holy Women as Transmitters of Knowledge Philhellenism as a Regime of Forgetting: The Norwegian Archaeologist Ingvald Undset and His Report from Greece Simone Weil og "det greske mirakel" Den ukjente historien om keiser Justinian og Theodora Christine Amadou is involved in research groups such as 'Children and Youth in a History of Ideas Perspective' and 'Textual Traditions and Communities in Early Modern Europe.' She has contributed to projects like 'Narrative Hierarchies: Minor Characters in Byzantine and Medieval History Writing.' There is no public information available about her advising of students or research grants. She can be contacted at christine.amadou@ifikk.uio.no and is based in room 603 at the university’s campus in Oslo.

• History of Ideas
• Intellectual History
• Classical Reception
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Eleonora Cappuccilli is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, History of Ideas and Art, and Classical Languages at the University of Oslo . Her academic interests focus on English political thought in the early modern period, particularly women's political discourse based on the public sphere , constitutional history , prophecy as a concept , and early modern European political theology . She also explores current feminist theory . Education: PhD in Politics, Institutions and History (2016) from the University of Bologna, MA in International Relations (2012), and BA in International Studies (2009). Experience: Post-doctoral fellow at I Tatti (2022-2023), University of Oslo (2018-2021), Edith Saurer Foundation (2018), and Filippo Burzio Foundation (2018). Her research examines prophetic women in early modern Europe, analyzing their roles in religious reform and political theology . She investigates gender and authority through case studies like Mary Ward, Domenica da Paradiso, and Caterina da Racconigi. Her recent works explore cross-confessional practices , spiritual discipline , and transnational prophetic networks . Her publications span topics from 16th-century prophetic encounters to 17th-century gender conflicts , with a focus on Italian and English Renaissance contexts . She collaborates with scholars like Roberta Ferrari on intersections of feminist theory and Marxist critique , particularly concerning patriarchal structures and social movements . Projects include “Women's prophecy in early modern European religion” , analyzing the subversive expressions of female prophets. Her work appears in journals like Renaissance Studies and edited volumes from Amsterdam University Press and Brill .

• Renaissance
• Early Modern History
• History of Ideas
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Karen Crowther is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, where she specializes in the philosophy of science and philosophy of physics. Previously, she held postdoctoral positions at the University of Geneva (2016-2019) and the University of Pittsburgh (2014-2015). Her research focuses on the foundations of physics, particularly quantum gravity and the emergence of spacetime, and she is an active contributor to the international philosophy of physics community. Dr. Crowther's educational background includes: PhD in Philosophy, University of Sydney, 2015 BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Monash University, 2009 BSc (Hons) in Physics, Monash University, 2008 Her primary research interests span the philosophy of science and philosophy of physics, with additional focus on metaphysics and epistemology. Dr. Crowther investigates scientific methodology, non-empirical approaches to theory development, inter-theory relations in physics (including reduction, correspondence, and emergence), fundamentality, space and time, and quantum gravity. Her work examines how fundamental physical theories relate to one another and how spacetime might emerge from more basic quantum structures. Dr. Crowther's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on quantum gravity and the philosophical foundations of physics. Her recent work explores the motivations for seeking quantum gravity, levels of fundamentality, and the role of principles in theoretical physics. She has developed nuanced analyses of spacetime emergence, distinguishing between synchronic and diachronic conceptions, and has critically examined reduction in physics. Her research bridges conceptual analysis with technical understanding of physical theories, particularly effective field theory approaches to quantum gravity. Dr. Crowther is actively involved in several research communities: Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences (CPS) at the University of Oslo Nordic Network for Philosophy of Physics Geneva Symmetry Group Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi) John Bell Institute for the Foundations of Physics Editorial board for Studies in History and Philosophy of Science She has taught courses including Metaphysics/Philosophy of Consciousness, Philosophical Method and Practice, Epistemology/Philosophy of Science, Cognitive Theory, and Specializations in Philosophy of Science and Metaphysics. Dr. Crowther frequently presents her research at international conferences and has organized special journal issues on spacetime functionalism and principles of quantum gravity.

• Philosophy of science
• Philosophy of physics
• Metaphysics
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Paola D’Andrea is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Classical Reception Studies at the University of Oslo’s Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Previously, she held a lectureship in Comparative Literature at NTNU Trondheim (2018–2020), where she taught modules in Literary Theory and supervised student theses. Her research focuses on the intersection of Classical Reception, Neo-Latin studies, and translational practices, particularly in Fascist Italy and 19th-century Scottish literature. Education : - D.Phil. (Classical Languages and Literature), University of Oxford (2016) - MA Modern Humanities (summa cum laude), Università degli Studi di Milano (2010) - BA Humanities (summa cum laude), Università degli Studi di Milano (2007) Research Focus : Her monograph Il latino allo specchio. Riflessi dell’antico nel romanzo di Stendhal (under revision) explores classical influences in French literature. Current projects include the use of Latin in Fascist Italy’s public sphere. Key themes in her work are national identity formation, intertextuality, and the role of antiquity in modern political and literary contexts. Teaching : Expertise spans Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, and Literary Theory. At NTNU, she designed innovative group learning modules combining essay writing and focus groups. Lab/Team : Affiliated with the project New Signs of Antiquity: The Uses of Latin in the Public Culture of Fascist Italy (1922–1943) and the Classical Ages - Research Cluster at UiO.

• Classical Reception
• Comparative Literature
• Neo-Latin Studies
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Reidar Hvalvik is an Adjunct Professor at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society, contributing as an external academic member. His work bridges theology, religious studies, and art history, focusing on early Christian contexts and interdisciplinary research. He has authored a scientific monograph (2025) and encyclopedia entries, while also publishing technical analyses of biblical texts and their intertextual connections with Greco-Roman literature and art. His research interests span Pauline studies, the New Testament’s Greco-Roman setting, reception history, and the role of art in early Christian communities. He examines topics like Jewish-Christian relations, apocryphal writings, and the theological implications of classical influences on early Christian thought. Across over 146 publications, Hvalvik’s recent articles (2021–2025) highlight trends in analyzing motifs in Christian art, reinterpreting New Testament texts through historical and cultural lenses, and exploring connections between Paul’s writings and classical traditions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly noted in the text. While no formal advisees or lab affiliations are listed, his external role suggests collaboration with academic teams in theology and biblical studies. His contributions emphasize scholarly synthesis between textual analysis and visual/ artistic expressions of early Christian ideas.

• Paul
• Bible Studies, New Testament
• Apostolic Fathers
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Anne Katrine Bang is a Professor of History at the University of Bergen, affiliated with the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion. She is a prominent scholar in the fields of Islamic studies, East African history, and colonialism, with a focus on the Western Indian Ocean region. Her research explores themes such as Sufi networks, Islamic modernity, and the intersections of religion, trade, and colonial administration. Her key works include the 2024 monograph Zanzibari Muslim Moderns , analyzing Muslim scholars' adaptation to modernity in interwar Zanzibar, and the 2003 study Sufis and Scholars of the Sea , examining family and religious networks in East Africa. She has also contributed to edited volumes on topics ranging from Swahili Islamic authority to global Islamic traditions. Bang is affiliated with the Centre for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, reflecting her expertise in trans-regional Islamic intellectual history. Her research often bridges historical, anthropological, and cultural approaches, emphasizing the mobility of scholars, ideas, and networks across colonial and postcolonial contexts.

• Islamic Studies
• East African History
• Colonial History
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Ellen Marie Krefting is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas (IFIKK) at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities. Specializing in early modern intellectual history, she focuses on European and Denmark-Norway contexts with particular expertise in the history of knowledge, genres and communication forms, periodicals, and the emergence of public debate and freedom of speech concepts. Professor Krefting's research spans multiple interconnected fields including early modern intellectual history, history of knowledge, public sphere development, gender studies, historiography, and cultural history of the ocean. She has particular expertise in 17th-18th century French philosophy and literature, Denmark-Norway intellectual history, and book history. Her work examines how knowledge was formatted and communicated through various media including periodicals, catechisms, and ship logs, with attention to how these formats shaped intellectual discourse and public opinion during the Enlightenment. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Scandinavian and European Enlightenment periodicals, political literature, and the development of public debate. Krefting has produced significant scholarship on La Spectatrice danoise , Den patriotiske Tilskuer , and other "spectator"-type journals, examining how these publications navigated censorship while promoting Enlightenment ideals. Her 2024 work with Paulsen on nautical charts as knowledge formats extends her research into maritime modernities. Professor Krefting leads the research project "Maritime Modernities: Formats of Oceanic Knowledge" (NFR-funded 2021-2025) and serves as the roving head of the master's program in European Culture. She has been an editorial member of Arr - Idéhistorisk tidsskrift since 1996 and has served on the Institute Board at IFIKK from 2017-2025. Her teaching includes courses IDE1105, IDE2001, EKUL4000-4002, and specialized courses on the public sphere and freedom of press around 1814.

• Early modern intellectual history
• History of knowledge
• Public sphere and freedom of speech
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Thor Inge Rørvik is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Ideas at the University of Oslo's Institute of Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies (IFIKK). His work focuses on Norwegian and Danish-Norwegian intellectual history, particularly 18th-19th century legal, political, and educational developments. He is affiliated with research groups including 'Children and Youth in a History of Ideas Perspective' and 'Nordic Enlightenment.' Research interests include natural law theories, university history, wartime ideologies, and methodological approaches to historical analysis. Notable projects examine Denmark-Norway's educational reforms, legal frameworks, and academic-public interactions. Rørvik's publications analyze figures like Samuel Pufendorf and institutions such as the University of Oslo's evolution through political conflicts. Recent work explores 19th-century Nordic universities' societal roles and the circulation of philosophical ideas. His articles frequently bridge legal, political, and cultural dimensions of intellectual history, contributing to debates on national identity formation and academic accountability in historical contexts.

• History of Ideas
• History of Philosophy
• Natural Law and Legal History
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Karen V. Lykke is a Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of food studies, environmental humanities, and cultural history, with a particular focus on the cultural and historical dimensions of food systems and human-animal relationships. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Oslo (2009), postgraduate studies in Environmental History at St. Andrews University as a Chevening scholar (2001-2002), an M.Phil. in Ethnology from the University of Oslo (2000), and a degree as an Agronomist from the Oslo Agricultural Academy (1992). Professor Lykke's research spans several interconnected areas: food and sustainability, regenerative agriculture and soil health, the historical and cultural dimensions of food, meat consumption across historical periods, landscape studies as arenas for nature use and recreation, and the social and cultural aspects of hunting and fishing. Her work frequently examines how cultural narratives shape our interactions with nature and food systems, with particular attention to the politics of meat production and consumption. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on meat cultures, examining historical changes in meat production, the politics of meat promotion, and the cultural dimensions of slaughter practices. She also explores broader environmental themes including landscape heritage, the relationship between nature and culture, and ideas about the 'good life' in relation to environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges humanities perspectives with environmental concerns, making significant contributions to understanding sustainable food systems. Norwegian Chevening scholar 2001/2002 at University of St. Andrews Professor Lykke has held various leadership positions including board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT-Oslo) and board member for academically employed staff at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is actively involved in several research projects including RegenRegion (focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture), 'Making Meat a Mystery' (examining historical changes in our relationship with food animals), and research on sustainability and the concept of the 'good life.' She teaches multiple courses at the University of Oslo including SUM4035 - Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context, SUM4027 - Food, health and sustainability, SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment, SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design, and SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment.

• Food and sustainability
• Regenerative agriculture and soil health
• Historical and cultural dimensions of food
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Pasi Väliaho is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Humanities. His research sits at the intersection of art history, media theory, and epistemology, exploring how visual media shape knowledge, power, and economic systems across historical periods. He is a key member of the Visual Studies research group and the Screen Cultures research initiative at UiO. His academic background includes a doctorate from the University of Turku, Finland, where he also holds the title of Docent in Media History and Theory. Prior to joining the University of Oslo, he served as Reader in Film and Screen Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. His educational path reflects a strong foundation in European media and art history. Väliaho’s research focuses on the historical and political dimensions of visual culture, particularly how optical media, cinema, and digital technologies intersect with epistemic shifts, colonialism, and neoliberal capitalism. He examines topics such as camera obscuras, magic lanterns, military drones, video games, and deep-sea visualization, analyzing how images function as instruments of knowledge, governance, and capital. His work is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from philosophy, science studies, and critical theory. The trends in his recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the materiality and politics of images—from early modern optical devices to contemporary data-driven visualizations. His scholarship consistently links historical media forms with current digital and neuroscientific developments, emphasizing continuity in how vision is instrumentalized for power and control. Themes of embodiment, affect, biopolitics, and speculative economies recur across his work. 2023 Limina Award for the Best International Book in Film Studies (for Projecting Spirits ) Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2015 (for Biopolitical Screens ) Väliaho actively supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, including Rasmus Rodineliussen, William Wessel Nore, and Nanna Lenander. He is currently co-leading the Research Council of Norway-funded project 'Visualizing the Deep Sea in the Age of Climate Change' (2023–2027), which explores the political ecology of oceanic imaging. His teaching includes courses such as 'Archaeology of the Moving Image' and 'Philosophies of the Image,' reflecting his broad theoretical and historical expertise. He is embedded in collaborative research environments, notably the Visual Studies group at IFIKK and the international Screen Cultures initiative, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on media, aesthetics, and epistemology.

• Art History
• Visual Studies
• Media Archaeology
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Fredrik Søren Berg is a Research Fellow at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo, specializing in cultural heritage conservation and sustainable building practices. His work intersects historic architecture preservation with energy efficiency and climate change adaptation. Research Trends: His recent publications focus on energy performance in historic buildings, climate risks to cultural heritage, and interdisciplinary approaches to conservation. Key themes include stave churches, life cycle analysis, and geo-hazard assessments. Other Affiliations: Associated with the Faculty of Humanities and contributes to research groups on International and Nordic modernism.

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Historic Architecture
• Sustainable Building Practices
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Elisabeth Ivarsflaten is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Bergen, where she leads the research group Democracy and Citizenship and serves as Scientific Director of the Digital Social Science Core Facility (DIGSSCORE). She is a leading scholar in political science, with expertise in public opinion, inclusive politics, immigration, and the rise of right-wing populism in Europe. Her research focuses on the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in democratic societies, particularly how antiprejudice norms shape political attitudes and policy preferences. She is the co-author of The Struggle for Inclusion: Muslim Minorities and the Democratic Ethos (2022), which laid the foundation for her ERC Consolidator Grant-funded INCLUDE project. Her earlier work on far-right populism, especially the 2008 article 'What Unites Right-Wing Populists in Western Europe?', is highly influential and has been widely cited and discussed in both academic and public spheres. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on intergroup relations, democratic values, and political behavior across Western Europe. Themes include the role of gender in radical right support, public tolerance of far-right parties, environmental policy preferences, and the impact of digital media on representations of Muslims. Her research combines theoretical innovation with rigorous empirical analysis using survey data and experimental methods. ERC Consolidator Grant (2021) for the INCLUDE project Trond Mohn Foundation funding to establish DIGSSCORE (2015) Ivarsflaten has played a pivotal role in advancing social science infrastructure in Norway through the creation of the Norwegian Citizen Panel and DIGSSCORE, enabling high-quality, time-series data collection. She mentors junior researchers and collaborates widely across disciplines. Her work bridges academic research and public debate, influencing both scholarly understanding and policy discussions on inclusion and democratic resilience. She leads the Digital Social Science Core Facility (DIGSSCORE), a major research infrastructure at the University of Bergen, and founded the Norwegian Citizen Panel, a pioneering online survey platform for social science research in Norway.

• Political Science
• Public Opinion
• Inclusive Politics
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Reidar Aasgaard is Professor of the History of Ideas at the University of Oslo since 2009. He has held various academic roles including Project Manager at the Norwegian Bible Society (2008-2009) and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo (1998-2008). His current work focuses on the intersection of antiquity, cultural history, and contemporary popular culture. Education Dr. theol., Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1999 Doctoral Fellowship, Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1993-1998 Cand. theol., Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo, 1982 Cand. mag., Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, 1979 Aasgaard's research spans multiple disciplines: Early Christianity (textual analysis, apocryphal writings), History of Childhood (from antiquity to modern Scandinavia), New Testament Studies (linguistic and theological analysis), and Popular Culture (particularly Bob Dylan's cultural impact). His work bridges classical philology with contemporary cultural studies. His recent publications show a thematic focus on: Biblical childhood representations Translation methodology Augustinian thought Scandinavian hymnology Religious identity formation Popular music analysis He leads the research group Children and Youth in a History of Ideas Perspective and has completed projects like "Tiny Voices from the Past: New Perspectives on Childhood in Early Europe" (2013-2017). Aasgaard teaches courses on Augustine, Late Antiquity, Bob Dylan, and the historical Jesus figure.

• History of Ideas
• Early Christianity
• New Testament Studies
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