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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 After 2 long years of researching and drafting, I have finally submitted my first research article about the Arctic Mayors' Forum!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Now playing! International Relations! I've compiled all the songs from this semester's IR course and added student suggestions: open.spotify.com/playlist/3t1... #AmericanCollegeofNorway #InternationalRelations #IRplaylist

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International Relations

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Today was the final lecture in my IR class, which means the final song 😢 I thought an appropriate anthem for 'international migration and refugees' was this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUdy... #americancollegeofnorway #internationalrelations #irplaylist #alicemerton

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Alice Merton - No Roots

YouTube video by Alice Merton

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Today's IR class was dedicated to "sustainable development?" so I thought this would be a-Muse-ing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF_x... #americancollegeofnorway #irplaylist #internationalrelations #muse

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Muse - The 2nd Law: Unsustainable

YouTube video by Muse

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

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!

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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)

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Kjetil Lysne Voje @klvoje.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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Pint of Science World @pintsworld.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

✨#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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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

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 😮

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Inés Fournon Berodia @inesfournon.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

📢 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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Michael Sars Centre @msarscentre.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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.

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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 **

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Kara (Kat) Hodgson @kara-kat-hodgson.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

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.

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