A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
Support for civil society: How to open a closing door?
Brian Raftopolous (Solidarity Peace Trust), Jens Frølich Holte (MFA), Kari Helene Partapouli (The Development Fund), Liv Tørres (Nobel Peace Centre), Lise Rakner (UiB/CMI) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB).
Chr. Michelsen Lecture 2018
Professor Brian Raftopolous will give his lecture “Backlash against democracy: The role of civil society”, the The Chr. Michelsen Prize for excellent development research 2016/2017 will be awarded, and 9 grader nord will play their music.
Good opposition, bad opposition? The role of the opposition in Kenya’s 2017 elections
Matthew Gichohi (UiB) and Lise Rakner (CMI/UiB) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB)
Kjønnsbalanse i forskning og forskningsledelse
Mona Grindheim Matre (HR-avdelingen, UiB) innleder om Balanse-prosjektet ” Kjønnsbalanse i forskning og forskningsledelse ved forsknings- og utdanningsinstitusjoner i Bergen” etterfulgt av diskusjon og lunsj.
Shuffling the deck or steps towards democracy? Understanding political developments in Ethiopia
Lovise Aalen (CMI) and Michael Alvarez (UiB) in conversation with Svein-Erik Helle (CMI/UiB).
Crackdown on LGBT rights in Egypt
A conversation with Mari Norbakk (PhD-candidate, social anthropology, UiB) and
Vegard Vibe (PhD-candidate, comparative politics, UiB).
Refugees: Rights & Obligations in a Reluctant Europe
Vigdis Vevstad (advisor, Sonoconsult and guest researcher Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo) presents her talk: ” Refugees: Rights & Obligations in a Reluctant Europe. Jessica Schultz (researcher, Chr. Michelsens Institute) will lead the discussion.
Pardoning crimes agains humanity. The case of Fujimori
Camila Gianella (researcher, CMI & LawTransform) will present the background and history of the Fujimori case. Her presentation will be followed by a discussion with Elin Skaar (Senior researcher, CMI/LawTransform).
Does performance-based financing of health care work?
Presentation by Bruno Meessen, from The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium
Annual Lecture on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Presentation by Sven-Roald Nystø, Árran Lule Sami Centre
Abortion Rights & Health Effects: Global Perspectives
A full day seminar and workshop
Korea: Fred eller krig?
Foredrag av Stein Tønnesson, seniorforsker på Institutt for fredsforskning (PRIO) og forfatter av boka Explaining the East Asian Peace (København: NIAS Press, 2017).
Human Rights and Tuberculosis Control Strategies
Presentation by Camilla Gianella, Chr. Michelsens Institute (CMI) and Centre on Law and Social Transformation.
From Armed Peace to Urban War: The Involution of Rio’s Pacification Project
Sebastian Saborio (University of Costa Rica) and Tomas Salem (University of Bergen) in conversation with Margit Ystanes (University of Bergen).
Events calendar for 2018 coming up soon!
Check back shortly for more information on upcoming activities.
Happy holidays
Bergen Resource Centre will be closed from Thursday December 21st and opens again Tuesday January 2nd.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
