Lucy Pius Kyauke
About
Background
I am research scientist at the department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, which is the hub for Gender Research and Science and Technology Studies (STS). I have a background in Sociology, MPhil in Development Studies, and Mphil in Childhood Studies. I have a PhD in Gender studies, the PhD research work is on gender inclusion and leadership in academia, highlighting a deeper understanding gendered power dynamics in the workplaces.
Research
Currently I am working on energy and energy transition projects. I am the lead researcher on the AfricaEnergyParks projects (AEP), funded by the European Union. The project aims to establish renewable energy parks in off-grid communities accross Africa, demonstrating innovative approaches to energy access and climate resilience. AEP focuses on a rural community bordering Mole National Park, a wildlfe reserve in Ghana to demonstrate a sustainable model for improving energy access and enhancing climate reseilience. https://africaenergyparks.eu/
I am involved in a NORHED II project titled Capacity Building for Socially Just and Sustainable Energy Transitions. The project aims to strengthen higher education and research capacity in the global south, contributing to the development of quality garduates and research that support the 2030 Agenda. The project is led by NTNU in collaboration with partners from Makerere University, Makerere busness School, the Technical University of Kenya and the Univeristy of Juba.
In addition, I am involved as a resercher and a Knowledge Hub expert in a DECODE-Decentralized Energy Communities witha Digital Economy project. the project is funded by DUT partners and is coordinated by NTNU in collaboration with partners accross Europe and South America (Brazil)- https://dutpartnership.eu/projects/decode
Research
Ongoing Projects
- Capacity building for socially just and sustainable energy transitions (NORHED II)
- https://africaenergyparks.eu/ -AfricaEnergyParks (AEP)-Improving energy access and Climate resillience in Africa's fringe communities- AEP focus to establish a Renewable Enenrgy Park in a rural community fringing the Mole National Park, a wildlifereserve, in Ghana to demonstrate a sustainable model for developing energy access and climate resilience in Africa
- https://dutpartnership.eu/projects/decode -Decentralized Energy Communuties with a Digital Economy (DECODE)
Completed Projects
- SPECTRUM: South's Pluriverse Electrification for ClimaTe-Resilient rUral CoMmunities 2025-2025
- https://www.ntnu.edu/web/kult/gender-science-and-technology-research-group-Understanding gender Imbalances among University Professors: The shaping and reshaping of Epistemic Living Spaces (GENDIM) (2019-2023)
Publications
2025
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Dugasseh, Frank Akowuge;
Sanderson, Hans;
Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2025)
SDG report.
Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Other type of report
2022
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius;
Sørensen, Knut Holtan;
Lagesen, Vivian Anette.
(2022)
Gender Inclusion and Leadership positions in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
2008
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2008)
Rural Children's Livelihoods in Tanzania: Three Generation Case Study-Kahama District.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Master thesis
2005
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2005)
NGO interventions in capacity building to empower rural women: A case of Rombo district.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Master thesis
Report
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Dugasseh, Frank Akowuge;
Sanderson, Hans;
Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2025)
SDG report.
Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Other type of report
Student thesis or dissertation
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2005)
NGO interventions in capacity building to empower rural women: A case of Rombo district.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Master thesis
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius.
(2008)
Rural Children's Livelihoods in Tanzania: Three Generation Case Study-Kahama District.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Master thesis
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Kyauke, Lucy Pius;
Sørensen, Knut Holtan;
Lagesen, Vivian Anette.
(2022)
Gender Inclusion and Leadership positions in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
Teaching
Spring 2022- HFO 1003 ( Mangfold og integrering: Transkulturelle dynanamikker)
Role: Seminar leader
Supervision
Master thesis co-supervisor. Tiltle "Den tredje boligsektoren som likestillingsarena i Norge"
Hvordan beskriver uliker samfunnsaktører i Trondheim den tredje boligsektoren, og hvordan kan nye boligløsninger innen en tredje boligsektor bidra til å resusere sosial ulikhet.
Outreach
2025
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Conference lectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2025) Who then Stands for Women?: An analysis of Gender policy in higher education in Tanzania. Reflecting on the gender In/quality in the Academia
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2025) Intersectionality, gender and energy transition studies. SUMMER SCHOOL 2025: Just and Sustainable Energy Transitions in Africa
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LectureCheng, Yu; Kyauke, Lucy Pius. (2025) AfricaEnergyPark Accra Consortium Meeting 1 & Site Visit in Mole National Park & Jang Village. AfricaEnergyPark Physical Consortium Meeting & Site Visit
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Conference lectureCheng, Yu; Kyauke, Lucy Pius. (2025) In Mole’s Shadow: The Quest for Energy Access in Rural Northern Ghana. 42nd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, University of Cambridge
2024
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Conference lectureKyauke, Lucy Pius; Heidenreich, Sara; Jjunju, Charlotte; Njoroge, Peris; Obare, Lynette; Job, Deborah. (2024) Gender aspects and energy transitions in Africa: A literature review and avenues for future research. 3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environemental Change (GORILLA)
2021
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2021) Gender Inequality in Higher Learning Institutions: An analysis of institutional culture and the gendered power dynamics. Conference
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2021) Gender Inclusion and Leadership Positions in Higher Learning Institutions. Gender Work and Organisation Conference
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2021) ’Night to his Day’’: The social construction of gender- by Lorber, J. (1994). Classic text session
2020
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2020) The Paradoxes of gender and Leadership positions in Higher Learning Institutions: An analysis of Gender policy and regulations in Tanzania. Gender and Equity in the Contemporary Academy: Kick-Off Workshop for the GENDIM Project
2019
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LectureKyauke, Lucy Pius. (2019) Gender Inclusion Research: conceptualization of gender inclusion into leadership positions in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania. Conference