Researcher as an activist

Can you be a sustainability researcher and an activist? Yes! At the Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation (CET), our strategy is to produce actionable knowledge on how to achieve a rapid, just and deep transformation of society. Some of our researchers participate in climate demonstrations and voice their opinions in other ways, for instance in opinion pieces, debates and social media.
We do not do this blindfolded: The topic of research and activism (R&A) is discussed a lot at CET, and in this seminar, we invite you to join us in exploring research and activism in theory and practice:
Part 1: Theory (presentations + discussion)
- The principles that separate research and activism, and their relevance
- Alternative ways to understand the relationship between research and activism
- Moral consequences of being a researcher and NOT being an activist
Moderator: Janne Bjørgan, PhD Candidate, CET
Presentation by Kjetil Rommetveit, Professor, Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, UiB
Part 2: Practice (panel discussion)
- Practical issues when engaging in activism as a researcher
- Experiences and best practices of combining research and activism
- How academia can allow for professional integration of research and activism
Moderator: Christine van der Horst, PhD Candidate at CET
Panel:
- Kerim H Nisancioglu, Professor, Bjerknes Climate Centre for Climate Research
- Anand Bhopal, PhD Candidate, Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Settings (BCEPS)
- Mikkel Berg-Nordlie, Senior Researcher, OsloMet, and Elsa Laula Renbergs Institute
Relevant for:
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions