UiO:Democracy is one of three interdisciplinary initiatives at the University of Oslo, in addition to UiO:Energy and environment and UiO:Life Science.
Main activity
The main activity of the initiative is research, but we will also encompass
- outreach
- cooperation with non-academic institutions
- development of interdisciplinary education with democracy-relevant topics
The board
Information about the board of UiO:Democracy.
Facts
- UiO:Democracy will run from 2023–2030.
- The budget is about 20 million NOK.
- Faculty of Humanities is the host faculty.
- UiO:Democracy is an independent successor of UiO:Nordic.
Contact
- Mona Grydeland, administrative coordinator
- Katrine Fangen, acting director
- Marte Storbr?ten Ytterb?e, event manager
- Simen Dalehavn Faaberg, communications adviser
Key documents
- Foundational document (PDF).
- Case note. University Board. (In Norwegian).
- UiO: Democracy - proposal for new inter-faculty initiative at UiO. Consultation proposal. (In Norwegian).