A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
Israeli academia and the war in Gaza: A personal perspective
How has the Israeli society at large, and academia in particular, responded to the ongoing war in Gaza?
Trygg havn? Når eksil ikke gir trygghet
Hvordan oppleves trygghet når du har flyktet fra et autoritært regime, men fortsatt blir overvåket og truet i eksil? Hvordan kan vi bygge trygghet sammen, og hvorfor er det ofte er så vanskelig?
Norway’s return policies to Ethiopia and global deportation trends
Despite the traditional dominance of global north countries, nations in the global south are exerting greater influence over the return process than previously perceived. Video
Å velge døden: En samtale om aktiv dødshjelp i Norge
Hva betyr det å dø med verdighet? Hvem bør ha rett til å bestemme over livets slutt?
(Un)Constitutional educational indoctrination
When is compulsory education state “indoctrination”? Video
The impact of EU external migration policies on West Africa
How do EU external migration policies shape mobility, governance, and development across West Africa? Video
The reception of Ukrainian refugees in Europe: Temporary protection, welfare regimes and practices
How do current asylum policies and the shift towards temporary protection impact the well-being and future aspirations of Ukrainian refugees?
The end of development aid as we know it?
Evolving geopolitics, changing world order, and declining resources for development. Video
What drives Russia’s violence in and against Ukraine?
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is the most important event in Europe since the collapse of the Soviet Union and arguably the major global geopolitical development since 9/11. Video
The humanitarian impact of the war in Sudan on South Sudan
Amid shifting political priorities and a global reduction in humanitarian aid, South Sudan continues to face some of the most critical humanitarian needs worldwide.
How do we responsibly regulate AI?
Who gets to shape the future of AI?
Trump, anti-gender politics and academic freedom
Censorship of US universities has sparked debates about academic freedom and the broader implications for research and education Video
Academic freedom and IHRA’s definition of antisemitism
What are the implications of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism from 2016 for academic freedom, particularly for academics in Middle Eastern Studies?
Researching the Middle East in the current US political climate
What it is like to conduct research in and about Middle East in today’s political climate in the USA? Video
Språk som verktøy: å utfordre språklige konvensjoner i akademia
Hvor er friheten og kreativiteten i akademisk skriving? Video
Kvinner på ytre høyre: Feminisme på vrangen?
Hva har det egentlig å si at stadig flere kvinner har fått lederstillinger i Europas ytre-høyrepartier?Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.
