The song for today's IR topic -- the envionment -- was a no-brainer and a classic! ...and sadly, just as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago... www.youtube.com/watch?v=tffz... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #marvingaye

Today's IR class was all about humans - rights, security, and development. Such a topic needs inspirational music = www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHc4... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #MumfordandSons #PharrellWilliams #NativeVoicesofResistance

Today's topic was "Truth and Reconciliation Commissions" and I found this gem that perfectly fit the bill: open.spotify.com/track/6sm8BB... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #InternationalRelations #IRplaylist #CallumReid

Today's IR topic was "peace" and I'm just tickled that I could use the only song I know that's dedicated to a peacekeeper! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn-o... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #InternationalRelations #IRplaylist #Ylvis #JanEgeland

Today, I got to take part in Reykjavik's #NoKings protest and postcard writing event ❤️🇮🇸

So excited to be heading back to the #ArcticCircleAssembly @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social

Today's IR class was a bit different. I introduced the Model Arctic Council, which we'll be doing, and revealed everyone's roles. Before the reveal, I had to tease them with this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh8S... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #InternationalRelations #IRplaylist #ModelArcticCouncil #TheWho

This is the best I could come up with for today's topic, "Conflict in the Arctic"... le sigh... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrDj... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #Rush

Today's topic in IR class was "War and Conflict"...this song and video seem pretty spot on for it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dbo... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #RiseAgainst

In today's IR class, we discussed global civil society and this song immediately came to mind (where it will stay for the next 3 months, whether I want it to or not): www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IsE... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #WeAreTheWorld

In today's IR class, we talked about international institutions in the Arctic. It's very difficult to find songs on this topic, but I found a good approximation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=58XL... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #arctic #smalltimegiants

In today's IR class, we discussed international institutions and I brought back the Animaniacs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvi3... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #Animaniacs

Today, we began discussing actors in IR and zoomed in on Arctic states, specifically. There aren't many songs about Arctic states, but this one seemed to fit the bill: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKfW... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #LacyJDalton

The topic for Tuesday's IR class was postcolonialism. Who better to sing about it than AfroBeat artist Burna Boy? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXbW... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #BurnaBoy

In today's IR class, we discussed feminism. The best-known song that I thought best covers feminism in IR (specifically) is this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzO... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #nodoubt

Oops, I forgot to upload Tuesday's song for the IR playlist :-( In that class, we discussed Marxism and this song really fits the bill: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxU... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #dollyparton

In today's IR class, we discussed constructivism. It's really hard to find a song about constructivism, so I chose one that represents the spirit of the time when it went mainstream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Rj... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #scorpions

In today's IR class, we also discussed liberalism so here's this theory's theme song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qycl... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #thebeatles

I'm teaching an IR course at the American College of Norway this semester & am including 1 song for every lesson. Today, we learned about realism and I can't think of a more appropriate song than this to capture the theory! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGCd...

I'm teaching an IR course at the American College of Norway this semester & am including 1 song for every lesson. Today, I'm introducing the world of states & starting with an oldie-but-goodie #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #IRplaylist #Animaniacs www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN8-...

RE: Norwegian election - These political party platforms are awesome because 1) I'm teaching a course about Norwegian politics and can use these in my classes, and 2) now that I'm a Norwegian citizen, I get to vote in this election! BONUS! The Socialist Leftists handed out free toothbrushes!

Preparing my intro slides for my *FIRST EVER* full uni-level course and getting to use my title for the first time...weird, but wonderful! 🙂 (In Norway, it's common to call professors by their first names...only because I'm teaching at an American-affiliated college am I including my formal title)

Are you seeking a postdoc opportunity? The Natural History Museum in Oslo is on the lookout for candidates who want to create their own projects. If you're interested in brainstorming project ideas, feel free to reach out! More information here:👇 www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

#PintofScienceNO is getting more and more famous each day! #pint25 #tromsonorway #trondheim #bergen #stavanger #oslo www.khrono.no/forskning-og...

Woo Hoo! Pint of Science Bergen made the news! #pint25 #pintofscience #bergen www.nrk.no/video/pint-o...

✨#pint25 is starting today✨ 3 nights of fun science talks for everyone in local venues! 📅 19-21 May 2025 🗺️ 27 countries 📍520 cities/towns 🗣Thousands of events 🎉JOIN THE SCIENCE PARTY🎉 Information here pintofscience.com

🍻🍻 Happy Pint of Science Festival week! 🍻🍻 Happening now in 27 countries -- probably where you are! Go check it out! pintofscience.com #pintofscience

7 years ago, today, I embarked on the greatest change of my life - I arrived in Norway! I can't believe it's already been 7 years 😮

📢 Bergen citizens!! 🍻 Pint of Science festival is almost here! 🧠🎤 Join us 19–21 May for three nights of science, entertainment, discussions – and definitely fun! 💬 Talks from your local friendly scientists and researchers 📍Don't miss out!! Check the programme here 👉 shorturl.at/lZEeD #Pint25

A fantastic #scicom initiative driven in Bergen by @inesfournon.bsky.social, PhD candidate in the @prhsteinmetz.bsky.social lab 👏 Wherever you are in the world, there is a Pint of Science Festival near you next week. Don't miss out! 🧠 #pint25 @pintsworld.bsky.social

My fellow social scientists, I'd love to get your thoughts on this quote!

Today's Public Service Announcement: www.npr.org/2025/03/25/n...

Interesting take... @gunhildhg.bsky.social @marclanteigne.bsky.social ... thoughts?

📄 Read the recent publication by Anthony Heron: “Neorealism’s #Regional Blindspot: The #Arctic and South China Sea” ❄️ 🔗 Link to the full article ⤵️ www.e-ir.info/2025/03/21/n...

Faculty from the University of Bergen are standing up for science in solidarity with American academics! @standupforscience.bsky.social @unibergen.bsky.social #standupforscience2025

@standupforscience.bsky.social Norway is with you! #standupforscience2025

Everyone should learn the language of the country where they are living, BUT! Learning takes time, and learning to the point of professional capacity can take many years. With this policy, Norway is just cutting its nose off to spite its face. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Here's something fun I wrote! nordics.info/nnl/show/art...

Norway's Foreign Minister giving remarks on the Arctic State of Affairs: "the global, the national, and the local meets most evidently in the north" = true that! #ArcticFrontiers #BeyondBorders #Arctic

I'm excited that 1) @thebarentsobserver.com is on Blue Sky and 2)the NCM is focusing on the #Arctic! Nordic Council of Ministers launches Arctic programme focused on communities www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/nordic-...

Excited for my first #ArcticFrontiers session! #BeyondBorders

Weird, fun request: I'm want to have a soundtrack for my lectures on Alaska Native Indigenous governance. Can anyone recommend a good song for either of these topics? ** not just songs *by* Indigenous artists, but political songs about the Alaska Native rights movements **

Sharing this cool summer opportunity at the University of Oulu (@unioulu.bsky.social) for Bachelor's and Master's students who are interested in the Arctic! www.oulu.fi/en/apply/arc...