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Dina von Heimburg

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Dina von Heimburg

Associate Professor - Co-leader of WellFare: Nordic Research Center for Wellbeing and Social Sustainability
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

heimburg@ntnu.no
+4793043714 167 Paviljong B Dragvoll, Trondheim
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About

My research interests are focused on wellbeing, public health and welfare, with a particular focus on social justice, social inclusion, and sustainable societal development. I am interested in the interaction between the welfare state and community development, and how the settings of everyday life, public institutions, social spaces and meeting places can contribute to the development of social sustainability.

I am particularly interested in co-creation processes that can support to center well-being for all (leaving no one behind) as a public value and mission for societal development. Relational welfare, democratic innovation, public value governance and transformation of economic systems into "wellbeing economies" are therefore key areas of interest, where I am concerned with participatory parity and processual perspectives on social change within complex adaptive systems.

I have a PhD in sociology, but am interested in a transdisciplinary approach to research and social change. My doctoral project was a public sector PhD in collaboration with Levanger municipality, where we explored kindergartens as a meeting place and platform for health promotion and inclusive democratic participation in the local community.

I have over a decade of practice working as an advisor, public health coordinator and community developer in local governments. I also have extensive experience from working within and in partnerships with NGO’s, and I have for a number of years been involved in WHO's Norwegian network of Healthy Cities and the Public Health Alliance in Trøndelag.

My ambition is to work as a boundary spanner between research, education, practice, policy and community development. I am particularly interested in participatory action research and people-powered social change for the common good. My research activity is mainly linked to WellFare – Nordic Research Center for Wellbeing and Social Sustainability. Through WellFare, I am also a member of the WHO/EURO Universal Well-being Economy working group - the New Economics Expert Group (NEEG). I am involved in several research and innovation projects that explore co-creation of conditions for wellbeing, equity and participatory parity in communities and local governments.

Oversettelsesresultat

Research Groups

  • Member of WellFare: Nordic Research Center for Wellbeing and Social Sustainability

Editorial board – Journal

  • Nordic Journal of Wellbeing and Sustainable Welfare Development

Supervision

I supervise masters students (across master programs) and PhD candidates on topics related to my research interests.

 

 

Competencies

  • Action research
  • Co-production
  • Governance
  • Health promotion
  • Innovation in the public sector
  • Participatory Democracy
  • Public Health
  • Qualitative methods
  • Relational Welfare
  • Social justice
  • Sustainable developement

Publications

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2025

  • Prilleltensky, Isaac; Scarpa, Michael P.; Martino, Salvatore Di; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Mattering as citizens: Conditions. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Scarpa, Michael P.; Martino, Salvatore Di; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2025) Mattering as Citizens: Correlates and Consequences. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lilja, Johan; Zimic, Sheila; Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2025) Being in ‘Right Relationships’ when Co-Creating Youth Wellbeing and Social Justice: Exploring and sparking a relational shift . Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ørjasæter, Kristin Berre; Heimburg, Dina von. (2025) Becoming a valued member of society: the meaning of Art-Based vocational rehabilitation in the Norwegian labour and welfare service. BMC Psychology
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Collective Impact i Norden: Kunnskapsoppsummering. NTNU WellFare, Institutt for pedagogikk og livslang læring, NTNU
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob; Strong, Tom. (2025) Co-creating public values. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2025) Nordic well-being in an era of global challenges. Nordic Journal of Wellbeing and Sustainable Welfare Development
    Editorial
  • Friesinger, Jan Georg; Haugland, Siri Håvås; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Vederhus, John-Kåre. (2025) Associations between perceived discrimination and health: a cross-sectional public health study. BMC Public Health
    Academic article

2024

  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Spredning av styrkebaserte tilnærminger i Hallingdal: Evaluering av prosjektet «styrkebasert tilnærming - kompetanseheving og spredning av kunnskap» . NTNU WellFare
    Report
  • Stielke, Anna; Pastorino, Gabriele; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2024) Country deep dive on the well-being economy: Wales. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Svensson, Helene Berntsen; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Kojan, Bente Heggem; Henrik Hays, Nielsen. (2024) Innbyggernes modell i Trondheim kommune: Hovedrapport. IPLs rapportserie (9)
    Report
  • Ruysscher, Clara De; Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Åkerblom, Kristina Bakke; Mohn-Haugen, Torbjørn. (2024) Empowering people: how to ensure equitable representation for improved health system governance. Eurohealth
    Academic article
  • Brix, Jacob; Heimburg, Dina von; Friis, Ole U.; Ness, Ottar; Hofstad, Hege; Vedeld, Trond. (2024) HVA VET VI OM LEDELSE AV KOMMUNER SOM SAMSKAPER? Oppsummering av vesentlige temaer fra forskning og praksis. IPLs rapportserie (13)
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Caspersen, Joakim; Arntsen, Trude Jeanett; Maass, Ruca Elisa Katrin; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Hara, Karen Walseth. (2024) Inkluderende samfunnsbygging og gode liv for barn, unge og framtidige generasjoner i Trondheim. IPLs rapportserie
    Popular scientific article
  • Aasen, Tone Merethe; Halvorsen, Laila Helene; Brix, Jacob; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Hofstad, Hege. (2024) Hva vet vi om ledelse som samskaper?. Kommunal rapport
    Feature article
  • De Ruysscher, Clara; Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Åkerblom, Kristina Bakke; Mohn-Haugen, Torbjørn. (2024) Making social participation central to health system governance: Policy lessons from the field. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; De Ruysscher, Clara; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Nathan, Naomi L.; Pastorino, Gabriele. (2024) Institutionalizing social participation in health policy for better performing health systems: Policy lessons from the field. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Caspersen, Joakim; Arntsen, Trude Jeanett; Ruca Elisa Katrin, Maass; Krokstad, Moten; Hara, Karen Walseth. (2024) nkluderende samfunnsbygging og gode liv for barn, unge og framtidige generasjoner i Trondheim. Anbefalinger til etablering av et tiårig innovasjonsprogram. IPLs rapportserie (24)
    Report
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Relasjonell velferd: livskvalitet, medborgerskap og deltakelse. Universitetsforlaget
    Chapter
  • Bartels, Koen; Heimburg, Dina von; Jordan, Gerald; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Debate: A relational agenda for changing public administration research and practice. Public Money & Management
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Thriving Families and Friendships. Cambridge University Press
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Aksjonsforskning. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Russell, Cormac; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Relasjonelt arbeid i lokalsamfunnsutvikling. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2023

  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Karlsson, Bengt Eirik; Kilkku, Nina; Turnaas, Sanna; Vamstad, Johan. (2023) Shaping a Wellbeing Future for People and Planet. Nordisk tidsskrift for livskvalitet og bærekraftig velferdsutvikling
    Editorial
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Rapid review of inequalities in health and wellbeing in Norway since 2014 - Executive Summary. Institute of Health Equity, University College of London
    Report
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Rapid review of inequalities in health and wellbeing in Norway since 2014 - Full Report. Institute of Health Equity, University College of London
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac; Pastorino, Gabriele; Stielke, Anna. (2023) Country deep dive on the well-being economy: Iceland. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Pastorino, Gabriele; Stielke, Anna; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2023) Deep dives on the well-being economy showcasing the experiences of Finland, Iceland, Scotland and Wales: summary of key findings. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Kunnskapsoppsummering om ulikheter i helse og livskvalitet i Norge siden 2014 – sammendrag [nettdokument]. Helsedirektoratet
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Røiseland, Asbjørn. (2023) Barnehager som plattform for samskapt og bærekraftig samfunnsplanlegging. Universitetsforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Longva, Ann Marit; Ness, Ottar. (2023) Kent Ranum, vil du velge barna som ikke valgte deg?. Adresseavisen
    Feature article

2022

  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob. (2022) Co-Creation of Public Values: Citizenship, Social Justice, and Well-Being. IGI Global
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Røiseland, Asbjørn; Ytterhus, Borgunn; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Mattering in co-creating inclusive communities. A participatory action research study on promoting health and well-being in kindergartens and communities through future-forming practices and policies. Nord universitet Nord universitet
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Prilleltensky, Isaac; Ness, Ottar; Ytterhus, Borgunn. (2022) From public health to public good: Toward universal wellbeing. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Langås, Susanne Vollan; Røiseland, Asbjørn. (2022) From co-creation to public value through collaborative platforms—the case of Norwegian kindergartens. Public Money & Management
    Academic article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Karlsson, Bengt; Kilkku, Nina; Turnaas, Sanna; Vamstad, Johan. (2022) Welcome to the Nordic Journal of Wellbeing and Sustainable Welfare Development(NJWEL). Nordisk tidsskrift for livskvalitet og bærekraftig velferdsutvikling
    Editorial
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2022) Sosial inkludering, mattering og livskvalitet. Verdensdagen for psykisk helse
    Reader opinion piece
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2022) Sosial inkludering, mattering og livskvalitet. Sinn og Samfunn
    Popular scientific article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Læring av implementering av tilpasset versjon av ICDP for foreldre fratatt omsorg i Familievernet og i Primærmedisinsk verksted (Kirkens bymisjon) – en kvalitativ utforskning. NTNU
    Report
  • Ness, Ottar; Davidson, Larry; Hansen, Jeppe Oute; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Recovery, Social Inclusion and the Capability Approach in Mental Health. Palgrave Macmillan
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2021

  • Heimburg, Dina von; Langås, Susanne Vollan; Ytterhus, Borgunn. (2021) Feeling Valued and Adding Value: A Participatory Action Research Project on Co-creating Practices of Social Inclusion in Kindergartens and Communities. Frontiers in Public Health
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Guribye, Eugene; Iversen, Lisbeth. (2021) Reorientering av velferd gjennom samskapende aksjonsforskning . Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2021) Sosiale relasjoner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 7 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2021) Aksjonsforskning: samskapt kunnskap som endrer liv og samfunn. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) Aksjonsforskning: samskapt kunnskap som endrer liv og samfunn. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter, Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2021) Psykisk helse i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 6 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe. (2021) Nærmiljø i Trøndelag 2019: trivsel, opplevd trygghet, tilgjengelighet til tjenester og nærmiljøressurser, og støy. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 5 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob. (2021) Co-creation of Public Values: Citizenship, Social Justice and Well-being. IGI Global
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Hansen, Jeppe Oute; Davidson, Larry; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2021) Recovery-kapital og kapabiliteter. Samfundslitteratur
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2020

  • Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2020) Samfunnsdeltakelse i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 4 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Sund, Erik; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein. (2020) Levevaner i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2020) Relational welfare: a socially just response to co-creating health and wellbeing for all. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic literature review
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Krokstad, Steinar; Ness, Ottar; Sund, Erik. (2020) Når psykisk helse settes på dagsorden. trønderdebatt.no
    Feature article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Hva tenker du om Harald Eias syn på Norge? Vi mener han har helt rett!. Adresseavisen
    Feature article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Collaborative Action Research: Co-constructing Social Change for the Common Good. Sage Publications
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Cluley, Victoria. (2020) Advancing complexity informed health promotion: a scoping review to link health promotion and co-creation . Health Promotion International
    Academic literature review
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2020) Forord: Perspektiver på livsmestring i skolen. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
    Foreword

2019

  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Hofstad, Hege. (2019) Samskaping som samarbeids- og styringsform for kommunenes folkehelsearbeid - Hva vet vi? Hva er utfordrende? Og hvor går vi videre? . NIBR-rapport (11)
    Report
  • Bang Nes, Ragnhild; Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar; Vittersø, Joar. (2019) Velferd i forvitring: Folkehelsepolitikkens fem – en verktøykasse til folkehelsas hærfører. . Dagsavisen
    Feature article

2017

  • Rønnevik, Dag-Helge; von Heimburg, Dina; Donovan, Ruth Marie Stensland; Tellnes, Gunnar. (2017) Folkehelsearbeid krever ledelse. Utposten
    Reader opinion piece
  • Rønnevik, Dag-Helge; von Heimburg, Dina; Donovan, Ruth Marie Stensland; Tellnes, Gunnar. (2017) Hvem tar ansvaret? Kronikk om folkehelsepolitikk. Dagens medisin
    Reader opinion piece
  • von Heimburg, Dina; Hakkebo, Berit. (2017) Health and equity in all policies in local government: processes and outcomes in two Norwegian municipalities. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article

2014

  • Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik Reidar; von Heimburg, Dina; Holmen, Jostein. (2014) HUNT - og hva så?. Trønderavisa
    Feature article

Journal publications

  • Ørjasæter, Kristin Berre; Heimburg, Dina von. (2025) Becoming a valued member of society: the meaning of Art-Based vocational rehabilitation in the Norwegian labour and welfare service. BMC Psychology
    Academic article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2025) Nordic well-being in an era of global challenges. Nordic Journal of Wellbeing and Sustainable Welfare Development
    Editorial
  • Friesinger, Jan Georg; Haugland, Siri Håvås; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Vederhus, John-Kåre. (2025) Associations between perceived discrimination and health: a cross-sectional public health study. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Ruysscher, Clara De; Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Åkerblom, Kristina Bakke; Mohn-Haugen, Torbjørn. (2024) Empowering people: how to ensure equitable representation for improved health system governance. Eurohealth
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Caspersen, Joakim; Arntsen, Trude Jeanett; Maass, Ruca Elisa Katrin; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Hara, Karen Walseth. (2024) Inkluderende samfunnsbygging og gode liv for barn, unge og framtidige generasjoner i Trondheim. IPLs rapportserie
    Popular scientific article
  • Aasen, Tone Merethe; Halvorsen, Laila Helene; Brix, Jacob; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Hofstad, Hege. (2024) Hva vet vi om ledelse som samskaper?. Kommunal rapport
    Feature article
  • Bartels, Koen; Heimburg, Dina von; Jordan, Gerald; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Debate: A relational agenda for changing public administration research and practice. Public Money & Management
    Article in business/trade/industry journal
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Karlsson, Bengt Eirik; Kilkku, Nina; Turnaas, Sanna; Vamstad, Johan. (2023) Shaping a Wellbeing Future for People and Planet. Nordisk tidsskrift for livskvalitet og bærekraftig velferdsutvikling
    Editorial
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Longva, Ann Marit; Ness, Ottar. (2023) Kent Ranum, vil du velge barna som ikke valgte deg?. Adresseavisen
    Feature article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Prilleltensky, Isaac; Ness, Ottar; Ytterhus, Borgunn. (2022) From public health to public good: Toward universal wellbeing. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Langås, Susanne Vollan; Røiseland, Asbjørn. (2022) From co-creation to public value through collaborative platforms—the case of Norwegian kindergartens. Public Money & Management
    Academic article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von; Karlsson, Bengt; Kilkku, Nina; Turnaas, Sanna; Vamstad, Johan. (2022) Welcome to the Nordic Journal of Wellbeing and Sustainable Welfare Development(NJWEL). Nordisk tidsskrift for livskvalitet og bærekraftig velferdsutvikling
    Editorial
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2022) Sosial inkludering, mattering og livskvalitet. Verdensdagen for psykisk helse
    Reader opinion piece
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2022) Sosial inkludering, mattering og livskvalitet. Sinn og Samfunn
    Popular scientific article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Langås, Susanne Vollan; Ytterhus, Borgunn. (2021) Feeling Valued and Adding Value: A Participatory Action Research Project on Co-creating Practices of Social Inclusion in Kindergartens and Communities. Frontiers in Public Health
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2020) Relational welfare: a socially just response to co-creating health and wellbeing for all. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic literature review
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Krokstad, Steinar; Ness, Ottar; Sund, Erik. (2020) Når psykisk helse settes på dagsorden. trønderdebatt.no
    Feature article
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Hva tenker du om Harald Eias syn på Norge? Vi mener han har helt rett!. Adresseavisen
    Feature article
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Cluley, Victoria. (2020) Advancing complexity informed health promotion: a scoping review to link health promotion and co-creation . Health Promotion International
    Academic literature review
  • Bang Nes, Ragnhild; Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar; Vittersø, Joar. (2019) Velferd i forvitring: Folkehelsepolitikkens fem – en verktøykasse til folkehelsas hærfører. . Dagsavisen
    Feature article
  • Rønnevik, Dag-Helge; von Heimburg, Dina; Donovan, Ruth Marie Stensland; Tellnes, Gunnar. (2017) Folkehelsearbeid krever ledelse. Utposten
    Reader opinion piece
  • Rønnevik, Dag-Helge; von Heimburg, Dina; Donovan, Ruth Marie Stensland; Tellnes, Gunnar. (2017) Hvem tar ansvaret? Kronikk om folkehelsepolitikk. Dagens medisin
    Reader opinion piece
  • von Heimburg, Dina; Hakkebo, Berit. (2017) Health and equity in all policies in local government: processes and outcomes in two Norwegian municipalities. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik Reidar; von Heimburg, Dina; Holmen, Jostein. (2014) HUNT - og hva så?. Trønderavisa
    Feature article

Books

  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2021) Aksjonsforskning: samskapt kunnskap som endrer liv og samfunn. Fagbokforlaget Fagbokforlaget
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Part of book/report

  • Prilleltensky, Isaac; Scarpa, Michael P.; Martino, Salvatore Di; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Mattering as citizens: Conditions. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Scarpa, Michael P.; Martino, Salvatore Di; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2025) Mattering as Citizens: Correlates and Consequences. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lilja, Johan; Zimic, Sheila; Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2025) Being in ‘Right Relationships’ when Co-Creating Youth Wellbeing and Social Justice: Exploring and sparking a relational shift . Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob; Strong, Tom. (2025) Co-creating public values. Routledge
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Relasjonell velferd: livskvalitet, medborgerskap og deltakelse. Universitetsforlaget
    Chapter
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Thriving Families and Friendships. Cambridge University Press
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Aksjonsforskning. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Russell, Cormac; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Relasjonelt arbeid i lokalsamfunnsutvikling. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Røiseland, Asbjørn. (2023) Barnehager som plattform for samskapt og bærekraftig samfunnsplanlegging. Universitetsforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob. (2022) Co-Creation of Public Values: Citizenship, Social Justice, and Well-Being. IGI Global
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Davidson, Larry; Hansen, Jeppe Oute; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Recovery, Social Inclusion and the Capability Approach in Mental Health. Palgrave Macmillan
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Guribye, Eugene; Iversen, Lisbeth. (2021) Reorientering av velferd gjennom samskapende aksjonsforskning . Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) Aksjonsforskning: samskapt kunnskap som endrer liv og samfunn. Fagbokforlaget
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob. (2021) Co-creation of Public Values: Citizenship, Social Justice and Well-being. IGI Global
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Hansen, Jeppe Oute; Davidson, Larry; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2021) Recovery-kapital og kapabiliteter. Samfundslitteratur
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Collaborative Action Research: Co-constructing Social Change for the Common Good. Sage Publications
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2020) Forord: Perspektiver på livsmestring i skolen. Cappelen Damm Akademisk
    Foreword

Report

  • Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Collective Impact i Norden: Kunnskapsoppsummering. NTNU WellFare, Institutt for pedagogikk og livslang læring, NTNU
    Report
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Spredning av styrkebaserte tilnærminger i Hallingdal: Evaluering av prosjektet «styrkebasert tilnærming - kompetanseheving og spredning av kunnskap» . NTNU WellFare
    Report
  • Stielke, Anna; Pastorino, Gabriele; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac. (2024) Country deep dive on the well-being economy: Wales. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Svensson, Helene Berntsen; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Kojan, Bente Heggem; Henrik Hays, Nielsen. (2024) Innbyggernes modell i Trondheim kommune: Hovedrapport. IPLs rapportserie (9)
    Report
  • Brix, Jacob; Heimburg, Dina von; Friis, Ole U.; Ness, Ottar; Hofstad, Hege; Vedeld, Trond. (2024) HVA VET VI OM LEDELSE AV KOMMUNER SOM SAMSKAPER? Oppsummering av vesentlige temaer fra forskning og praksis. IPLs rapportserie (13)
    Report
  • De Ruysscher, Clara; Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Åkerblom, Kristina Bakke; Mohn-Haugen, Torbjørn. (2024) Making social participation central to health system governance: Policy lessons from the field. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Tritter, Jonathan Quetzal; De Ruysscher, Clara; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Nathan, Naomi L.; Pastorino, Gabriele. (2024) Institutionalizing social participation in health policy for better performing health systems: Policy lessons from the field. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Caspersen, Joakim; Arntsen, Trude Jeanett; Ruca Elisa Katrin, Maass; Krokstad, Moten; Hara, Karen Walseth. (2024) nkluderende samfunnsbygging og gode liv for barn, unge og framtidige generasjoner i Trondheim. Anbefalinger til etablering av et tiårig innovasjonsprogram. IPLs rapportserie (24)
    Report
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Rapid review of inequalities in health and wellbeing in Norway since 2014 - Executive Summary. Institute of Health Equity, University College of London
    Report
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Rapid review of inequalities in health and wellbeing in Norway since 2014 - Full Report. Institute of Health Equity, University College of London
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Prilleltensky, Isaac; Pastorino, Gabriele; Stielke, Anna. (2023) Country deep dive on the well-being economy: Iceland. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Pastorino, Gabriele; Stielke, Anna; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2023) Deep dives on the well-being economy showcasing the experiences of Finland, Iceland, Scotland and Wales: summary of key findings. WHO Regional Office for Europe
    Report
  • Goldblatt, Peter; Castedo, Antia; Allen, Jessica; Lionello, Lorenzo; Bell, Ruth; Marmot, Michael. (2023) Kunnskapsoppsummering om ulikheter i helse og livskvalitet i Norge siden 2014 – sammendrag [nettdokument]. Helsedirektoratet
    Report
  • Røiseland, Asbjørn; Ytterhus, Borgunn; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Mattering in co-creating inclusive communities. A participatory action research study on promoting health and well-being in kindergartens and communities through future-forming practices and policies. Nord universitet Nord universitet
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2022) Læring av implementering av tilpasset versjon av ICDP for foreldre fratatt omsorg i Familievernet og i Primærmedisinsk verksted (Kirkens bymisjon) – en kvalitativ utforskning. NTNU
    Report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2021) Sosiale relasjoner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 7 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter, Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2021) Psykisk helse i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 6 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe. (2021) Nærmiljø i Trøndelag 2019: trivsel, opplevd trygghet, tilgjengelighet til tjenester og nærmiljøressurser, og støy. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 5 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav. (2020) Samfunnsdeltakelse i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 4 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Sund, Erik; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein. (2020) Levevaner i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Report
  • Heimburg, Dina Von; Hofstad, Hege. (2019) Samskaping som samarbeids- og styringsform for kommunenes folkehelsearbeid - Hva vet vi? Hva er utfordrende? Og hvor går vi videre? . NIBR-rapport (11)
    Report

Teaching

Courses

  • RAD6504 - Ledelse av relasjonell velferd og samskaping
  • RAD3040 - Relasjonell velferd og livskvalitet

Outreach

2025

  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) From public health to public good: Toward universal wellbeing. SPARC Network UK SPARC Network webinar , Digital 2025-01-15 - 2025-01-15
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Ungt utenforskap. NTNU SU læring og trivsel i barnehage og skole, kvalitetsutvikling, utenforskap og skolemiljø for Kunnskapsdeptartementet 2025-02-05 - 2025-02-05
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2025) relasjonell velferd. KORUS med flere Sosial recovery-konferansen , Stavanger 2025-04-03 - 2025-04-03
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar; Martins, Pedro. (2025) How People Thrive: Promoting the Synergy of Wellness, Fairness and Worthiness​ - Thriving Families and Friendships Across the Lifespan. Intervenções Terapêuticas 2025-04-04 - 2025-04-04
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Herheim, Åste; Ness, Ottar. (2025) Lovende praksiser for å redusere sosial ulikhet i helse og livskvalitet. Crecea, NTNU WellFare, Aarhus kommune Relationel velfærd , Aarhus 2025-05-08 - 2025-05-09

2024

  • Lecture
    Waldahl, Ragnhild Holmen; Skogøy, Bjørg Eva; Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Erfaringsdeling og funn fra Pilot for programfinansiering 0-24 i Trøndelag. Statsforvalteren Trøndelag Barn og Unge Først konferansen , Stjørdal 2024-02-07 - 2024-02-08
  • Academic lecture
    Brix, Jacob; Friis, Ole U.; Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Analyzing a Decade of Management and Leadership Research Related to Co-creation and Co-production: A semi-structured literature review. The Co-production and Co-creation of Public Services Network Co-production of Public Services Conferences: The 11th annual conference , Aalborg 2024-05-28 - 2024-05-29
  • Lecture
    Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2024) Hva forteller nyeste forskning om sosiale forskjeller? Hva er oppløftende praksiser?. UngInvest AIB, Buskerud Fylkeskommune, NTNU Fra fravær til fellesskap: Boklanseringsseminar , Dramen 2024-04-17 - 2024-04-17
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Inkluderende samfunnsbygging og gode liv for barn, unge og framtidige generasjoner i Trondheim. NTNU IPL IPL-konferansen , Trondheim 2024-11-26 - 2024-11-26
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2024) Oppvekst i Malvik – hvordan løser vi fremtidens samfunnsutfordringer? . Malvik kommune Oppvekst i Malvik – hvordan løser vi fremtidens samfunnsutfordringer? 2024-12-13 - 2024-12-13

2023

  • Interview
    Slotten, Alexander; Heimburg, Dina von; Thorsen, Dag Einar. (2023) Hvordan ta vare på et demokrati. nrk.no nrk.no [Internet] 2023-09-11
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2023) Sosiale ulikheter og demokratisk deltakelse blant unge. Arendalsuka Arendalsuka , Arendal 2023-08-17 - 2023-08-17

2022

  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina von; Ness, Ottar. (2022) Relational Welfare and Narrative Practice: Dignifying Lives and Practices for Persons with Mental Health Problems. Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy, Bergen Family Therapy Third Nordic Narrative Therapy Conference , Bergen 2022-05-04 - 2022-05-06

2021

  • Academic lecture
    Skjesol, Ingunn; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) TOGETHER – Co-creating Inclusive Intergenerational Networks in Kindergartens and Schools. European Community Psychology Association ECPA ECCP Oslo 2021 European Conference on Community Psychology , Oslo- web conference 2021-06-03 - 2021-06-04
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von. (2021) Et trygt og godt barnehagemiljø med foreldreinvolvering skaper bærekraft og folkehelse. Fylkesmannen i Oslo og Viken Psykososialt barnehagemiljø. Nytt kapittel i barnehageloven får betydning for barnehagens praksis , Digital konferanse 2021-02-20 - 2021-02-20
  • Lecture
    Kobro, Lars Ueland; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2021) Samskaping som en ny samarbeidsform i velferdssamfunnet. En Sateptas krukke, eller bare en ny kanin i hatten?. Statsforvalteren i Vestfold og Telemark Erfaringssamling for lokale kompetansenettverk i Regional ordning – Vestfold og Telemark , Digitalt foredrag 2021-06-15 - 2021-06-15
  • Academic lecture
    Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) Co-Creation of Public Values: Citizenship, Social Justice, and Well-Being. European Community Psychology Association The 11th European Conference on Community Psychology , Oslo (online) 2021-06-03 - 2021-06-04
  • Lecture
    Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) Relasjonell velferd som ny forskningsretning. Joint Action, Trondheim kommune og NTNU Nordisk konferanse om Relasjonell Velferd , Trondheim 2021-05-26 - 2021-05-28
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Ness, Ottar; Heimburg, Dina von. (2021) Dialogue on Collaborative Action Research for the common good. The Taos institute Dialogue with the Authors of the SAGE Handbook of Social Constructionist Practice , Online 2021-01-27 - 2021-01-27

2020

  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Det kreves en hel landsby. Foreldreutvalget for barnehager (FUB) Samling for Nasjonalt foreldreutvalg for barnehager (FUB) , Digitalt møte/samling 2020-11-17 - 2020-11-17
  • Academic lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2020) Samskabelse – perspektiver på fremtidens velfærd. Joint Action Analytics Virtuel Relationel Velfærds konference , Virtuel 2020-11-27 - 2020-11-27
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Sosial ulikhet i Norge: Hvordan kan stiftelser bidra til sosial rettferdighet?. Stiftelsen Dam Lev Vel 2020: Sosial ulikhet i helse , Trondheim 2020-02-05 - 2020-02-05
  • Academic lecture
    Lilja, Johan; Hansen, David; Ness, Ottar; Ahlin, Karin; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Time for Universities to Step up as Agent for Collaborative Transformation? Towards co-producing and co-creating a better world for all, in time. Aalborg University International Conference on Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities , Copenhagen 2020-04-23 - 2020-04-24
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Bjerkestrand, Mimi; Johansen, Anja; Tvinnereim, Endre; Korsvold, Lilly; Reikerås, Elin Kirsti Lie; Heimburg, Dina Von. (2020) Verdi-og kunnskapsgrunnlag for fremtidens barnehage. Paneldebatt på Norsk barnehageforskningskonferanse 2020-09-28 - 2020-09-30

2019

  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2019) Relasjonell velferd, samskaping og folkehelse. Vefsn kommune Folkehelsekonferansen i Vefsn kommune , Mosjøen 2019-03-11 - 2019-03-11
  • Lecture
    Heimburg, Dina Von; Ness, Ottar. (2019) Relasjonell velferd og samskaping. Nord Universitet, Levanger kommune og KS Dagsseminar: Samskaping av fellesskapsverdier i kommunen , Levanger 2019-11-12 -
  • Lecture
    Ness, Ottar; Storch, Jacob; Heimburg, Dina Von; Langås, Susanne Vollan. (2019) Relasjonell velferd og lokalsamfunnsutvikling. Joint Action Nordic Conference on Relational Welfare , Aarhus 2019-06-26 - 2019-06-28

2017

  • Lecture
    Nes, Ragnhild Bang; von Heimburg, Dina. (2017) Folkehelsearbeid i kommunene. Napha Nasjonal nettverkssamling for psykologer i kommunene , Lillestrøm 2017-11-08 - 2017-11-08

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