In January, news broke about text similarities in Ingvild Kjerkol’s master’s thesis. A few months later, the task was cancelled, and the Minister of Health resigned. Kjerkol has always maintained his innocence, and at the latest last week there was a development in the case when it became known that Kjerkol is considering suing the state. Now, however, the master’s thesis, which until now has probably been the biggest headache for Kjerkol in 2024, can give her an award. The former health minister has been nominated for “Name of the Year in academia”. By virtue of opinions or actions It is the Norwegian online newspaper Khrono that has awarded the prize four times since 2020. The previous three winners were; NTNU researcher Inga Strümke, the Kierulf Committee and Cecilie Hellestveit. The first year the prize was awarded, it was the students at Nesna who won, who, like Ingvild Kjerkol, studied at Nord University. The students at Nesna won the first prize awarded in 2020. Photo: Lars-Petter Kalkenberg / news Tove Lie, editor in Khrono and chair of the jury, says they thought there was a need for a prize for people who dare to have opinions and put ongoing debate in and about academia. – I have the impression that the award has gained status in a short time. We do not give the prize to create debate, but to say yes to those who have created debate. Khrono’s readers are responsible for the nominations, and out of 38 proposals, 37 went through: List of the nominees Here are the nominees, as well as a few words from those who nominated them. Anne KalvigWork for biological reality. Eirik Hovden Debate around academic appointments, and the uncertainty researchers have to endure. Gisle SelnesThinks a lot and raises debates. Has been involved in, among other things, the Hovden case, and the cheating cases in Norway this year. Bernt Hagtvet Raised a debate about the relationship between quality and quantity in research and higher education. Aksel Tjora Nominated for his efforts around researchers’ rights and university ideals. Kristoffer Rytterager The student who revealed that Sandra Borch had plagiarized other people’s work in her master’s thesis. Librarian who helped Rytterager Magnus Stray Vyrje The lawyer has been nominated for his work in the so-called “self-plagiarism case”. The student who was acquitted of self-plagiarism in the Supreme Court Ingvild Kjerkol Hege HermansenActive in the debate around the academic boycott of Israel. Maja Van Der VeldenActive in the debate around the academic boycott of Israel. Bassam HusseinActive in the debate around the academic boycott of Israel. Henrik UrdalFor the job with Prio. Glenn Diesen Excelled in debate related to war and conflict. Tormod HeierCommunication of the war in Ukraine. Jørgen Jensehaugen Communication about the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as participating in the debate about what Norway should do. Torkel Brekke Important and free-thinking voice in Norwegian academia and the public. Kari Aga Myklebost Analysis of war and conflict, important academic voice in connection with Russia’s relationship with Norway. Hilmar MjeldeCommunication about the USA and elections in the USA. Guro Lind Clear voice in debates on a range of academic issues. Unio StatNominated for debate entries, interviews and protest actions. Lise Lyngsnes RandebergJob for trade unions and students. Astrid Sinnes Vice Chancellor at NMBU and responsible for sustainability work. Jarle Eid, the psychology professor, is praised for his dedication to the job. Johan Frederik StormLong-term commitment as a brain researcher, as well as leader of the Academic Forum. Elise Farstad DjupedalInteresting findings about the increase in teaching time have caused a lot of debate. Jonas NølandChallenged established norms and conventions and stood up to power at the university. Martin Hjelmeland Challenged established norms and conventions and stood up to power at the university. Ingvild Bergom LundeWork for the knowledge bearers in academia. Mikkel Berg-Nordlie Strong presence in the debate between the Sami community and the Norwegian majority community. Håkon Storm-MathiesenFor opinions about the education sector. Per Christian Magnus Work with the Center for Investigative Journalism at UiB. Christian Poppe Has highlighted economic and social differences in Norway. Ann-Kristin Emblem was upheld that her dismissal was invalid. Odd Helge Mjellem Tonheim Student representatives in Norway The only nominee who was scrapped was the newspaper’s own editor Tove Lie. – Many have submitted long and thorough reasons. Now the jury will look at the proposals before we select three pieces that will end up on the podium. The winner will be announced on 17 December. If we are to believe the jury leader, it is possible that Ingvild Kjerkol could potentially go all the way to the top. news has tried to get a comment from Ingvild Kjerkol on Monday, without success. The nomination points out that Kjerkol’s case has meant that the regulations have been tested. Photo: Bjarte M. Johannesen / Bjarte Johannesen / news The biggest talking point The prize is intended to give attention to someone who, by virtue of their opinions or actions, has made a name for themselves and raised or shaped important debates in and/or outside academia, writes Khrono. – There have been many debates on different topics. There are cracks in the proposals, which says something about the diversity of important issues that have been discussed throughout the year, says Lie. Among the many proposals we find Kjerkol. Part of the reasoning the jury must deal with says the following: “Through Kjerkol’s case, it has been made clear that the regulations are applied consistently and fairly, regardless of status, whether it concerns an ordinary student or a minister”. Tove Lie, responsible editor at Khrono. Photo: Leikny Havik Skjærseth / Khrono – It is clear that it is important. The former minister’s cheating case has led to a big debate, says editor Lie before she clarifies that we would never have been here without the nameless student in the Supreme Court. – That started the whole cheating debate. When the state appealed, it was also a student who was pissed off, and he exposed cheating by the then minister for higher education, Sandra Borch. Then it got worse. – But it is perhaps the Kjerkol case that has caused the most debate? – What has been the most “talkative” is probably the Kjerkol case. It has created a fierce and important debate about what is legal and what is not legal when writing master’s theses. Now she will be handled in the same way as the other nominees by the jury before a winner is chosen in December, Lie concludes. Gisle Selnes has had her say on the Kjerkol case. Has also been nominated for the Khrono award. Photo: ISMAIL BURAK AKKAN / news Published 19.11.2024, at 08.56
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Ingvild Kjerkol nominated for name of the year in academia – news Nordland
