Irmelin Gram-Hanssen

Academic interests
- Relationship between nature and humans
- Transformation of social processes
- Understanding of climate changes and possibilities for adaptation
- Societal changes in the Arctic and sub-Arctic
- Indigenous rights
- Participatory research methods
- Narrative analysis
Courses taught
SOSGEO2301 Environment and society
SOSGEO3200 Environment and innovation
Education
- PhD Candidate in Human Geography, University of Oslo, 2016-
- MA in Northern Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2012
- BA in International Development and Cultural Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark, 2007-2010
Background
- Researcher, Ostfold Research, Norway, 2015-2016
- Environmental Consultant, PlanMiljo, Denmark, 2012-2014
- Teaching Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2012
- Research Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2011
Language
- Danish (Mother tongue)
- Norwegian, English (Fluent)
- French, Spanish, German (Beginner)
Publications
Veland, Siri; Scoville-Simonds, Morgan; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schorre, Ann Kristin; Nordbø, Milda Jonusaite; Hochachka, Gail.
Narrative matters for sustainability: the transformative role of storytelling in realizing 1.5°C futures. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 2018 ;Volum 31. s. 41-47
UiO NF
Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Leaving, staying or belonging: exploring the relationship between formal education and youth mobility in a rural Alaskan community. Polar Geography
Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2012). Youth Creating Sustainable Communities in Rural Alaska. A Thesis. University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- Veland, Siri; Scoville-Simonds, Morgan; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schorre, Ann Kristin; Nordbø, Milda Jonusaite; Ann El, Khoury; Hochachka, Gail; Lynch, Amanda H & Bjørkan, Maiken (2018). Narrative matters for sustainability: the transformative role of storytelling in realizing 1.5°C futures. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. ISSN 1877-3435. 31, s 41- 47 . doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2017.12.005
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Leaving, staying or belonging: exploring the relationship between formal education, youth mobility and community resilience in rural Alaska. Polar Geography. ISSN 1088-937X. . doi: 10.1080/1088937X.2017.1414083
- Baxter, John & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2016). Environmental message framing: Enhancing consumer recycling of mobile phones. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. ISSN 0921-3449. 109, s 96- 101 . doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.02.012
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2018). Adaptation of the Oppressed. Tvergastein. ISSN 1893-5605.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Collaboration in research - challenges and possibilities.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Klimaendringer eller samfunnsendringer: hvem bestemmer?.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Klimatilpasning i Arktis.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Making peaceful, powerful: Linking individual and societal transformation.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Pathways towards sustainability: experiences from a Native community in rural Alaska.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Youth leading community development in northern rural areas: experiences from an Indigenous community in Alaska.
- Rubach, Synnøve & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). OR.06.17 Innovation networks. Supporting green growth in the construction industry..
- Rubach, Synnøve & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). OR.29.17 Kompetansemegling – fra virkemiddel til innovasjonstjeneste. Utvikling av kompetansemeglingsordning i Østfold.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Askham, Cecilia & Rubach, Synnøve (2016). OR.20.16 Løsninger for utvidet produsentansvarssystem (EPR) for tekstiler i Norge. Rapport fra kvalifiseringsprosjekt..
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads; Stenmarck, Åsa & Aare, Ane Kirstine (2016). Food Redistribution in the Nordic Region. Phase II: Identification of best practice models for enhanced food redistribution. TemaNord. 502. Show summary
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads; Stenmarck, Åsa & Aare, Ane Kirstine (2016). Food Redistribution in the Nordics – Results from a research project in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads; Stenmarck, Åsa & Aare, Ane Kirstine (2016). The Nordic Food Redistribution Project - Results from a research project in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Stenmarck, Åsa; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads & Aare, Ane Kirstine (2016). Food redistribution as social and environmental innovation in the Nordic region.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin & Møller, Hanne (2016). Mat og Miljø.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Møller, Hanne & Elstad Stensgård, Aina (2016). OR.21.16 Kartlegging av matsvinn i serveringssektoren Fredrikstad kommune..
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Møller, Hanne & Hanssen, Ole Jørgen (2016). Food Waste and Packaging - Innovations In Packaging That Have Allowed To Reduce Food Waste.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Rubach, Synnøve; Askham, Cecilia; Valente, Clara & Brodal Johansen, Inger Johanne (2016). OR.22.16 Forbrukerundersøkelse. Arbeidspakke 1 i Redesign QR prosjektet..
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2015). Det pålagte EPR systemet i Frankrike.
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin & Hanssen, Ole Jørgen (2015). The Nordic Food Redistribution Project.
- Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Ekegren, Per; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Korpela, Pirjo; Langevad-Clifforth, Nanna; Skov-Olsen, Kristin; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Stare, Malin; Stenmarck, Åsa & Svanes, Erik (2014). Food Redistribution in the Nordic Region - Experiences and results from a pilot study. TemaNord. 562. Show summary
- Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2012). Youth Creating Sustainable Communities in Rural Alaska.