Nordic Theatre Studies

The Association of Nordic Theatre Scholars is very concerned to learn that the University of Bergen is considering to suspend two out of three positions within the field of Theatre Studies. We understand that in a situation where the circumstances require dire prioritizations, it might seem reasonable to focus on cutting vacant positions (or positions close to retirement), but we find it urgent to point out that what is at stake here is not just two jobs, but the possibility of maintaining and renewing an important strand of Norwegian cultural history and participation in the international research community.