Letter to the editor in SA on CCS

Today a letter to the editor I have written titled "Fanget av tidsånden" (about Carbon Capture and Storage) is published in the paper version of Stavanger Aftenblad, in response to a chronicle titled "Stavanger-regionen kan ta en lederrolle i karbonfangst" which was published a few days ago. My letter to the editor was published online yesterday.

Letter to the editor published in Stavanger Aftenblad March 6th

On March 6th I had a letter to the editor titled "Tid for selvkritikk i Stavanger kommune og Aftenbladet" published in the regional daily Stavanger Aftenblad.

Chronicle about "Universitetsbarnevern" in Stavanger Aftenblad

I am a co-author of the chronicle "Universitetsbarnevern – et nytt samarbeid til barnets beste" (university child welfare - a new collaboration for the best of the child) which was published in the Norwegian regional daily Stavanger Aftenblad yesterday (in print and online), along with Hulda Mjøll Gunnarsdottir, Jone Skjelbred and Knut Redalen. The chronicle refers to a collaboration between the University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies, which I am heading, and the child welfare services in the municipality of Stavanger.

Chronicle with CCS criticism, replies

My chronicle "Om 10.000 år, hvem tar regningen for vår karbon­fangst og -lagring?" was published in the daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad November 16th. A reply, "Alt tilsier at lagring er trygt over et tidsrom på 10.000 år" by professors Helge Hellevang and Snorre Olaussen, was published November 25, to which I replied with "Om 100 år er alt glemt?", published December 2nd.

Chronicle in Stavanger Aftenblad: "Vekst i velferdens og miljøkrisens tid"

Today a chronicle written by me was published in the regional daily Stavanger Aftenblad, titled "Vekst i velferdens og miljøkrisens tid" (Growth in the time of welfare and environmental crisis).

Letter to the editor - October 2020

On October 26th the letter to the editor "Filosofimiljøet ved UIS ønsker årsstudium" was printed in Stavanger Aftenblad. It was signed by me and Tarjei Mandt Larsen.

Chronicle on HDI published online

My chronicle in Stavanger Aftenblad "Norge ikke lenger verdens beste land? Eller?" (literally: Norway no longer the world´s best country? Or?) was published online on January 6th.

Chronicle in Stavanger aftenblad: Countdown to doomsday?

Today I have a chronicle in print in Stavanger Aftenblad, titled "Nedtelling til dommedag?" (Countdown to doomsday?). It appeared online last night.

Letter to the editor on Ex.phil. published

My letter to the editor published as "Samfunnet trenger generalister" appeared in Stavanger Aftenblad in print last Friday, and online today. It is part of an ongoing debate about Examen philosophicum, Norway´s introductory course in philosophy.

Sysla Grønn introductory editorial article refers to UiS petition coverage

In "Lanserer nytt nettsted for grønn journalistikk" [Launches new website for green journalism], the editors of Sysla Grønn, a Norwegian news site, writes, referring to the regional newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad:

Vinterens serie om «Statoils makt» handlet i stor grad om selskapets manglende vilje til å satse på alternativ energi, og hvordan de har påvirket sponsingen av forskning som forlenger oljealderen.

This includes a reference to Stavanger Aftenblad´s article “Studentopprør mot oljemakt i forskningen” [Student uprising against oil power in research], which refers to a petition I wrote and took part in organising, cf. the section “Forskeropprør i Stavanger” [researcher uprising in Stavanger].

Letter to the editor on UiS´ study portfolio

On July 27th a Letter to the editor written by Torfinn Ingeborgrud (member of Stavanger city council for the Green party) and me was published in the Norwegian regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad. The text was titled "Tid for grønnere studieportefølje" [Time for a greener study portfolio]. I signed as Associate professor in philosophy at University of Stavanger.

Stavanger Aftenblad refers to petition (again); focus on petro-power vs. renewable energy

In the news article "Studentopprør mot oljemakt i forskningen" [Student revolt against petro-power in research], published by the Norwegian regional daily Stavanger Aftenblad March 23rd, the journalist, Ingeborg Eliassen, makes reference to last autumn´s petition for restructuring at University of Stavanger, under the subheading "Forskeropprør" [Researcher revolt]. I initiated the petition, which got 23 signatures, along with Oluf Langhelle.

The newspaper highlights the petition´s point 5, which implies that University of Stavanger should "seek new collaborators to build competence on renewable energy and improve chances of external funding on this area".

Previous UiS university director Per Ramvi refers to petition; board temporarily renews CenSE

In the Stavanger Aftenblad chronicle "Har Universitetet bærekraft?" [roughly: Is the university sustainable?] (March 11), Per Ramvi, previously university director at University of Stavanger, makes reference to "et professoropprop" [a professor petition] - which I took part in initiating (see link below). The context of the letter is that the current university director, John Møst, has recently suggested that the board of University of Stavanger does not renew the research center-status of CenSE (The Center for Sustainable Energy Solutions). 

The question is how University of Stavanger can strengthen its research in sustainable energy. The board meeting took place today - and the board decided to temporarily renew CenSE´s status as research center (article in Norwegian). Meanwhile, a work group is to be appointed by the university director which is to be tasked with suggesting how the university can strengthen its research into sustainable energy.

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23 UiS researchers sign petition calling for climate profile

Former prorector criticises UiS research profile, cites my chronicle

In a chronicle published in the regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad today, entitled "Universitet og oljemarked" [University and oil market], Øyvind Foss cites my November 5th chronicle "10 spørsmål om fremtidens UiS". Foss, who is sympathetic with my views, is former protector at the University College of Stavanger (now the University of Stavanger). Among other things he asks whether some kinds of petroleum research should be phased out soon, and suggests that renewable energy might be a top priority by 2020/2025.

UiS petition calling for climate-friendly research profile posted on UiS debate pages

The petition for a more climate-friendly research profile at University of Stavanger (UiS) was Tuesday this week, December 2nd, published on the debate pages of UiS - see here. It has previously been published on the debate pages of the regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad.

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23 UiS researchers sign petition calling for climate profile

Interview in Stavanger Aftenblad on UiS university strategy

An interview with professors Oluf Langhelle and Ole Andreas Engen and myself appeared this weekend in the Norwegian regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad. Entitled "Krever at UiS endrer klimakurs" [Demand that University of Stavanger changes climate change approach], the news story is related to a petition where 23 UiS researchers calls for changed priorities in energy research, for one thing. 

23 UiS researchers sign petition calling for climate profile

I am one of the initiators of a petition which was published in the regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad yesterday, entitled (in the newspaper) "UiS må omstilles" [University of Stavanger must be restructured]. 23 researchers at UiS have signed the petition, which calls for a change from today´s emphasis on petroleum research to more research on renewable energy and climate change perspectives.

Interviewed by Stavanger Aftenblad on university strategy

Today I have been interviewed by the Norwegian regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad, in relation to a petition calling for restructuring (from a fossil fuel agenda) at University of Stavanger. Both the petition and the news story will appear in print tomorrow.

Interviewed by Stavanger Aftenblad on university strategy

Today I have been interviewed by the Norwegian regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad, in relation to a petition calling for restructuring (from a fossil fuel agenda) at University of Stavanger. Both the petition and the news story will appear in print tomorrow.

Interviewed by Stavanger Aftenblad on university strategy

Today I have been interviewed by the Norwegian regional daily newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad, in relation to a petition calling for restructuring (from a fossil fuel agenda) at University of Stavanger. Both the petition and the news story will appear in print tomorrow.