Åse Hiorth Lervik

Åse Hiorth Lervik was a pioneer in women’s research. She introduced women’s research as a separate research field at the University of Tromsø as well as other research environments in Norway and Scandinavia. When KVINNFORSK was established, the centre was donated Åse Hiorth Lervik’s book collection (ca. 900 books). Since 1996, we anually honour the memory of Åse Hiorth Lervik by presenting an Award in her name:

Åse Hiorth Lervik's Award