Research

Researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences publish research related to a number of fields and contribute new knowledge on important issues.

Created 10.09.2009 - 16.16
Last updated 23.10.2013 - 12.41

Organisation

Research and doctoral education at the Faculty of Social Sciences are organised in departments and research groups.  In addition to extensive cooperation with other faculties at the University of Bergen, the researchers have a comprehensive cooperation network both in Norway and abroad. Five disciplinary research fields have been selected for the strategy period 2011-2015 which involve all departments.

  • Development research

    Research related to development is a wide-ranging and complex research field. The Faculty has a long history within this field, and research at the different Departments comprises subjects such as globalisation, poverty, development of democracies, environmental change and resource management.

  • Information, communication and culture

    Methods and processes for communication play an essential role in political, economic, social and cultural processes in our society. The goal for this research field is to develop innovative academic groups by combining perspectives and insight from the traditions of human, social and technological subjects.

  • Democracy and constitutional government

    Democracy and constitutional government represent a fundamental subject for social sciences. Social change and the acceleration of legislation raise important issues regarding the conditions for participation in political debate, the distribution of power and decision-making processes.

  • Welfare, working life and migration

    The modern day welfare state is set to face a number of challenges in the future. Important subjects in this field include welfare models, government reforms, health care services, working life, migration and family politics.

  • Climate change and social consequences and initiatives

    Issues relating to the environment, resources and climate are of central importance for the future of our society, both locally and globally. This subject is a high priority research field for the Faculty in the near future.