A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
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Norges rettslige forpliktelser knyttet til Israels krigføring på Gaza
Hvilke rettslige plikter har Norge for å forhindre folkerettsbrudd på Gaza, og hvordan etterleves disse forpliktelsene i praksis? Video
Research in conflict-affected settings
A panel conversation on participatory action research Video
Assimilation, difference and debating decolonial theory in Africa
Was colonialism about making people the same, or keeping us apart? How Latin American decolonial theory shape our understanding of colonial legacies in Africa—and what might it overlook. Audio
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
