Viktor Govasli Wilhelmsen from IMU challenges Western musical thinking and highlights Indigenous perspectives in the project Å joike med gitar / Gitarain juoigat, which explores rhythm in joik.
Societal contribution - Faculty of humanities
Faculty of Humanities
Research with societal impact
Research in language, culture, history, philosophy, and the arts covers a wide range of topics and perspectives. Here, you’ll find examples of how this type of knowledge contributes to innovation, change, and insight across various areas of society.
Through concrete projects and academic initiatives, you’ll gain a glimpse into how relevant this research is to fields such as education, technology, democracy, health, and sustainability.
The Centre for Professional Communication (SEKOM) strengthens professionals' communication in complex, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant contexts.
Tore Vagn Lid from IKM combines performing arts and research in an innovative method that challenges established boundaries.
Read about the research project Triggersystemet by Tore Vagn Lid (NO)
The CRISPRWELL project, led by Bjørn Myskja at IFR, explores ethical and societal aspects of gene editing in animals. It promotes responsible innovation through regulation and public engagement.
Jennifer Branlat from KULT leads the project Imagining Positive Energy Futures (IPEF), which explores society’s visions for the energy transition.
The project What was in a name? Culture and naming practices in the past, led by Francisco Beltrán Tapia at IHF, explores how name choices reflect culture and social opportunities.