DIGIT - Norwegian Research School on Digitalization, Culture and Society
SVT is one of the partners of the DIGIT research school, coordinated by Oslo Metropolitan University and funded by the Research Council of Norway. The school offers a two-year program designed for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled at Norwegian universities.
About the research school
DIGIT's programme includes a blend of joint seminars, specialized academic courses, interactive workshops, secondments, and extensive networking opportunities. The school represents a collaborative effort among seven Norwegian universities, one research institute, and six partners from both the public and private sectors.
The primary objective of DIGIT is to foster professional development among the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs, particularly at the intersections between digitalization, culture, and society. By doing so, DIGIT equips participants to drive innovation and sustainability in their future roles across both the private and public sectors. The program is selective, accepting only a limited number of top-qualified PhD students and postdoctoral fellows from Norwegian institutions annually until 2028. Most of our participants have backgrounds from the social sciences and humanities.
Participants in the DIGIT program can look forward to a rich, engaging two-year experience that includes access to joint seminars, PhD-level courses, writing workshops, as well as communication and management training. Additionally, the program offers valuable networking events and secondment opportunities, all provided free of charge to foster a vibrant learning community and facilitate the personal and professional growth of its members.
The SVT is a partner in DIGIT via our Professor Kjetil Rommetveit, who is also on DIGIT's board (external link). He researches the governance of digital technologies and innovation, with a particular emphasis on legal, ethical and political issues.
Read more about DIGIT on their main page below:
People
Leadership and administration
Board
Heidrun Åm, NTNU Chairperson
Kjetil Rommetveit, SVT, UiB Academic representative
Jens Nørve, NDA Stakeholder representative
Jon Qvortrup, KS Stakeholder representative
Etty Ragnhild Nilsen, USN Academic representative
Anja Gjærum, INN Participant representative
Espen Sjøvoll, UiO Participant representative
Justin Haugland-Pruitt, UiB Substitute participant representative
Contact
For questions, contact the administrative coordinator, Tina Svingerud:
- Emails
- tina.svingerud@oslomet.no