Kara (Kat) Hodgson
@kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social
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Postdoctoral Researcher of Arctic politics and governance at the University of Bergen
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
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Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Visualizer)
YouTube video by MarvinGayeVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tffzUtPlD4E&list=RDtffzUtPlD4E&start_radio=1
9 days ago
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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
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Mumford & Sons, Pharrell Williams - Good People (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by MumfordAndSonsVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHc4NqA07sE&list=RDDHc4NqA07sE&start_radio=1
15 days ago
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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
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Truth Commission
https://open.spotify.com/track/6sm8BBy8HJEAbpnhy2hv53?si=eb35fc28687d4b62
20 days ago
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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
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Ylvis - Jan Egeland [Official music video HD]
YouTube video by TV Norge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn-oemgzlEU&list=RDYn-oemgzlEU&start_radio=1
22 days ago
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Today, I got to take part in Reykjavik's
#NoKings
protest and postcard writing event ❤️🇮🇸
26 days ago
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So excited to be heading back to the
#ArcticCircleAssembly
@arctic-circle-org.bsky.social
28 days ago
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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
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CSI Soundtrack Who Are You The Who
YouTube video by MakerOfAllMusic1DS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh8SsaCWY-s&list=RDQh8SsaCWY-s&start_radio=1
about 1 month ago
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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
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Rush - Distant Early Warning
YouTube video by RushVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrDj5XvZXX4
about 1 month ago
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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
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Rise Against - Hero Of War
YouTube video by RiseAgainstVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DboMAghWcA
about 1 month ago
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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
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We are the world 1985 - with names and lyrics - USA for Africa
YouTube video by Forever Chris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IsEiTX0Auc
about 2 months ago
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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
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We Are The Arctic by Small Time Giants
YouTube video by Small Time Giants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58XLKEKlEl4&list=RD58XLKEKlEl4&start_radio=1
about 2 months ago
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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
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Animaniacs - U. N. Me
YouTube video by wakkofrankie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvi3ew2i34M
about 2 months ago
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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
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LACY J. DALTON * The Alaska Song HQ
YouTube video by Larry Hinze
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKfWjWTlT9U&list=RDIKfWjWTlT9U&start_radio=1
2 months ago
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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
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Burna Boy - Another Story (feat. M.anifest) [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Burna Boy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXbWwR4rSmY
2 months ago
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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
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No Doubt - Just A Girl
YouTube video by NoDoubtVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg
2 months ago
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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
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Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxUSsFXYo4
2 months ago
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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
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Scorpions - Wind Of Change (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ScorpionsVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RjJKxsamQ
3 months ago
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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
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The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyclqo_AV2M
3 months ago
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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...
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Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TearsForFearsVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGCdLKXNF3w
3 months ago
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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-...
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The Updated Nations of the World | Animaniacs "Yakko's World" 2021 Version
YouTube video by Geography Pedant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN8-JSSVO_0
3 months ago
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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!
3 months ago
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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)
3 months ago
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Kara (Kat) Hodgson
Kjetil Lysne Voje
6 months ago
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...
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Self-Developed Project (280531) | University of Oslo
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow: Self-Developed Project (280531), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/280531/postdoctoral-fellow-self-developed-project"
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#PintofScienceNO
is getting more and more famous each day!
#pint25
#tromsonorway
#trondheim
#bergen
#stavanger
#oslo
www.khrono.no/forskning-og...
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Forskning og evig pint
Jeg ser på det som skjer i kveld som en slags treningsarena for hvordan jeg kan forklare mitt tema til folk som ikke har den samme bakgrunnen eller kunnskapen, sier en av forskerne som er med på festi...
https://www.khrono.no/forskning-og-evig-pint/970013?fbclid=IwY2xjawKagUJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBWYnNmbWlDYUdjY28wNVZSAR6XguQaA2t9veZ-Z8r1ett9SZUBGoL9cexs0FUJySW83tIrSR9iS06b-Q0NFg_aem_qwQEexs6wCtqy8CX05wiBA
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Woo Hoo! Pint of Science Bergen made the news!
#pint25
#pintofscience
#bergen
www.nrk.no/video/pint-o...
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Pint of Science sparkes i gang – påfyll av kunnskap for alle
På Litteraturhuset i Bergen strømmer nysgjerrige publikummere til for å få gratis påfyll av kunnskap, når engasjerte forskere deler sine ferskeste funn, under vitenskapsfestivalen Pint of Science.
https://www.nrk.no/video/pint-of-science-sparkes-i-gang--paafyll-av-kunnskap-for-alle_28fe217b-68c2-4a3b-9cb9-703072e57eaa
6 months ago
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Kara (Kat) Hodgson
Pint of Science World
6 months ago
✨#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
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🍻🍻 Happy Pint of Science Festival week! 🍻🍻 Happening now in 27 countries -- probably where you are! Go check it out!
pintofscience.com
#pintofscience
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Pint of Science brings scientists and researchers to discuss their latest research with you. Come meet, chat, have a drink with them and quench your thirst for knowledge.
https://pintofscience.com/
6 months ago
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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 😮
6 months ago
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Kara (Kat) Hodgson
Inés Fournon Berodia
6 months ago
📢 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
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Kara (Kat) Hodgson
Michael Sars Centre
6 months ago
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
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My fellow social scientists, I'd love to get your thoughts on this quote!
8 months ago
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Today's Public Service Announcement:
www.npr.org/2025/03/25/n...
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How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/25/nx-s1-5339695/how-delete-23andme-data-bankruptcy
8 months ago
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Interesting take...
@gunhildhg.bsky.social
@marclanteigne.bsky.social
... thoughts?
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8 months ago
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Kara (Kat) Hodgson
The Arctic Institute
8 months ago
📄 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...
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Neorealism’s Regional Blindspot: The Arctic and South China Sea
Neorealism’s greatest flaw isn’t in its core assumptions about power and security, but in its inability to recognize that the international system is not experienced in a consistent manner.
https://www.e-ir.info/2025/03/21/neorealisms-regional-blindspot-the-arctic-and-south-china-sea/
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Faculty from the University of Bergen are standing up for science in solidarity with American academics!
@standupforscience.bsky.social
@unibergen.bsky.social
#standupforscience2025
8 months ago
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Norway is with you!
#standupforscience2025
8 months ago
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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...
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Scientists fight Norway’s language law, warning of talent exodus
Mandatory language courses for foreign researchers could harm Norway’s ability to attract the best talent, Nobel laureate says, as rule prompts legal challenge.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00344-4
9 months ago
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Here's something fun I wrote!
nordics.info/nnl/show/art...
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Arctic Policies of the Nordic Countries
Approaches to the Arctic reveal wider geopolitical trends as well as the Nordic countries' domestic concerns.
https://nordics.info/nnl/show/artikel/arctic-policies-of-the-nordic-countries
9 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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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-...
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Nordic Council of Ministers launches Arctic programme focused on communities
The Nordic Council of Ministers has launched a new programme that aims to build up resilience and supporting local Arctic communities.
https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/nordic-council-of-ministers-launches-arctic-programme-focused-on-communities/423648
10 months ago
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Excited for my first
#ArcticFrontiers
session!
#BeyondBorders
10 months ago
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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 **
10 months ago
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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...
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Arctic Summer Programme
Arctic Summer Programme is a two-week summer study programme at the University of Oulu for international students.
https://www.oulu.fi/en/apply/arctic-summer-programme
10 months ago
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