Technology and society

The Technology and Society group specializes in research that explores the effects of digitalization and technology on society. This group comprises 13 researchers from diverse backgrounds including computer science, the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities who regularly collaborate with each other on interdisciplinary projects.

Our current research topics include: big data and emerging technologies in contexts of business sector innovation and the green transition, studies of digitalization of public services and in regional development, and gender and diversity in digital working life and digital culture.

The Technology and Society group works on projects at the local, national, and international level. Our researchers work closely with stakeholders from both the public and private sector in Norway and have established a strong network of collaborators around the world. 

 

Contact:
Hilde G. Corneliussen
Research Professor and Reaserch Leader
Torunn G. Hønsi
Seniorforskar og gruppeleiar Teksam

Publikasjonar

Projects

Articles

  • teknologi

    Vacant position in Technology and Society

    Are you curious about how artificial intelligence affects our society, or whether social media can be a resource for public services? Do you find it exciting to explore how digitization impacts school, work, and leisure? These are some of the questions for research within the Technology and Society group
    at the research institute.

    21 Dec 2022
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  • Formelt kledde kvinner står framme i klasserom. Menn sit og klappar. Lerret i bakgrunnen.

    Big data research receives NOK 19 million grant

    The Research Council of Norway recently announced that Western Norway Research Institute and its partners will receive more than NOK 19 million to conduct research into artificial intelligence, big data, and social media. The project seeks put an end to online hate speech and radicalisation through developing new methods based on big data.

    26 Jan 2022
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  • Mann framfor uteplass ved høgskulebygg

    An opportunity to work with Rajendra

    With an international career in research, 16 scientific book titles and a large network stretching across the globe, Rajendra Akerkar is one of Sogndal's academic stars. The Big Data Professor is currently working to recruit young researchers to his field of research, as two positions are open this summer in the field of big data and innovation in regional businesses.

    28 Jun 2021
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  • To jenter som ser ut som studentar, ser på ein teknisk modell med ryggen til kamera.

    Do we need special measures to recruit more girls to technology? According to researchers, we do.

    Researchers at Western Norway Research Institute have conducted an evaluation of "Girls and Technology", a programme intended to inspire more girls to choose an education within technology and science. The report was commissioned by The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir).

    25 May 2021
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  • Foto

    Fake news to be studied in new, international big data project

    Identifying and exposing fake news and online hate speech is to be a research topic in a new, international collaboration project within big data. Western Norway Research Institute will be cooperating with colleagues in India, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and the USA. The top researchers taking part in this project will be sharing knowledge as well as research methods, in addition to including students in their ongoing research.

    19 Oct 2020
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  • Foto

    A new Public Warning System to be tested in large R&D project

    When something happens, warning the public is a key objective. A new public warning system is due to be tested in a new, large R&D project. The system is developed by an enterprise in the region and aims for national as well as international markets.
    – This project ties together the three main areas of research at WNRI, says Anna Maria Urbaniak-Brekke, WNRI's coordinator.

    12 Oct 2020
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