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Strengthening democracy through knowledge

UiO:Democracy is the University of Oslo's initiative to generate and share knowledge that fosters democracy. It tackles contemporary democratic issues by promoting interdisciplinary research, sharing insights through communication and public events, and partnering with stakeholders beyond academia.

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Events

How the Skills of Philosophy Can Improve Science Communication
– , GM 452

SciDem Research seminar by Collin Rice (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Colorado State University)

Articulating academic freedom and freedom of expression:?descriptive and normative assessment
– , GM 652

SciDem Research Seminar by Philippe Stamenkovic (University of Inland Norway)

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Ambitions

  • interdisciplinary research
  • dissemination
  • cooperation with non-academic institutions and stakeholders
  • interdisciplinary subjects and courses

Main thematic tracks

UiO:Democracy aims to establish a collective ownership to research on democracy. The following thematic tracks will be explored through interdisciplinary research and cooperation: