Learn more about the Centre
UiA – Centre for Gender and Equality is a centre of expertise based at the University of Agder (UiA). Our mission is to strengthen and share knowledge and research on equality, inclusion and diversity across the Agder region.
Our Work
Our work is grounded in research on equality and the grounds for discrimination recognised in Norwegian legislation.
We conduct research and provide expertise on topics such as Gender, Power and Diversity, Work-life Equality, Sexual Harassment, LGBTQ+, Inclusive Communication and Visual Representation.
Who We Are
UiA – Centre for Gender and Equality was established in 2008. Today, our team consists of seven permanent staff members, supported by colleagues working on a range of projects.
We are located at Sørlandet Knowledge Park, next to the University of Agder’s Kristiansand campus. If you would like to learn more about our services or discuss a potential collaboration, please contact the subject lead listed under the relevant area of expertise.
Find out more about our work and the impact we achieve each year
Our vision
We aim to develop and share knowledge on equality that is rooted in regional needs, grounded in national frameworks, and informed by global perspectives.
Meet our team
- lee.m.shults@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 15 38
- adriana.r.parada@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 12 60
- damares.stenbakk@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 27 72
- rasha.abdallah@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 12 08
- hanne.drangsholt@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 22 17
- thea.litschi@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 12 69
- mary.a.warenius@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 16 82
- maren.g.launes@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 27 30