Research at the Department of Social Anthropology is globally oriented, systematically comparative, anchored in extensive fieldwork and thematically varied.
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Doctoral education: PhD
The Faculty of Social Sciences is research-intensive and highly ranked internationally. Our PhD program provides a research education focusing on academic excellence.
Research News
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Idea work: 18 experts on the high seas
Environmental scientists, campaigners, and shipping experts embark on a sailing ship and set out on the open sea for three days. Will they be able to figure out how shipping can contribute to a more sustainable future before they return?
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Reading and concentration: "We cannot rely on willpower when faced with algorithms"
Students at the University of Oslo are joining forces against screens to regain their concentration and improve their reading.
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Searching for Trout
Anthropologists and biologists are combing the rivers on four continents in their search for a fish which has its origins in British imperialism.
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Differences That Make a Difference
Thomas Hylland Eriksen is very concerned about the loss of biodiversity and cultural diversity: “We must rethink our relationship with the environment”.
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Researchers at the Department of Social Anthropology publish a variety of books, book chapters, articles in scientific journals and other texts. See an overview of our latest publications.