Trygve Ugland
@tugland.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, Bishop’s University. Scandinavian and European Union politics. Norwegian and Canadian
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To gode nyheter til å avslutte en allerede god dag
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
To gode nyheter til å avslutte en allerede god dag
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, a top-10 Tesla shareholder, announced today that it will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed pay package, which could exceed $1 trillion.
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, a top-10 Tesla shareholder, announced today that it will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed pay package, which could exceed $1 trillion.
Stumbled into a convocation ceremony at the beautiful University of Barcelona today—what a joyful surprise!
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Stumbled into a convocation ceremony at the beautiful University of Barcelona today—what a joyful surprise!
Which Nobel Prize is this gentleman most likely to win?
October 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Which Nobel Prize is this gentleman most likely to win?
I am now well settled at the University of Copenhagen, in my capacity as a guest researcher for the Fall
September 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I am now well settled at the University of Copenhagen, in my capacity as a guest researcher for the Fall
Nothing to see here—just Swedes dragging a whole wooden church across town. If the followers cannot come to you… build a moving service for God
Flyttet kirken fem kilometer
www.vg.no
August 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Nothing to see here—just Swedes dragging a whole wooden church across town. If the followers cannot come to you… build a moving service for God
My wife took this incredible night photo of the Percé Rock in Quebec while I was sleeping. Apparently only one of us is serious about sightseeing
August 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
My wife took this incredible night photo of the Percé Rock in Quebec while I was sleeping. Apparently only one of us is serious about sightseeing
I am beginning to suspect that BlueSky’s “Show less like this” button for cat videos is just decorative. I keep pressing it, yet my feed still looks like I accidentally joined Cats Unlimited
August 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I am beginning to suspect that BlueSky’s “Show less like this” button for cat videos is just decorative. I keep pressing it, yet my feed still looks like I accidentally joined Cats Unlimited
I can still fish… I just cannot, apparently, catch
August 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I can still fish… I just cannot, apparently, catch
Late-night calm and early-morning beauty from my glamping escape in Miguasha, Gaspésie, QC
August 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Late-night calm and early-morning beauty from my glamping escape in Miguasha, Gaspésie, QC
What a great experience — a jazz festival right here in our little hometown of just over 600 people! The very first North Hatley Jazz Festival
August 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
What a great experience — a jazz festival right here in our little hometown of just over 600 people! The very first North Hatley Jazz Festival
Excellent breaking news from Norway: Alec Luhn has been found safe and in good health
American Journalist Is Missing in Norwegian National Park
www.nytimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Excellent breaking news from Norway: Alec Luhn has been found safe and in good health
The ambassador’s full quote, showcasing full-spectrum delusion:
“I think it’s outrageous that you banned American products from your shelves. That is an insult to us. We have not done anything like that…”
“I think it’s outrageous that you banned American products from your shelves. That is an insult to us. We have not done anything like that…”
‘It’s Outrageous That You Banned American Products From Your Shelves’
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra opens up about U.S.-Canada tensions and the signals he hopes to see from new Prime Minister Mark Carney.
www.politico.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The ambassador’s full quote, showcasing full-spectrum delusion:
“I think it’s outrageous that you banned American products from your shelves. That is an insult to us. We have not done anything like that…”
“I think it’s outrageous that you banned American products from your shelves. That is an insult to us. We have not done anything like that…”
Takket være Trump krysset 33 % færre kanadiske innbyggere grensen til USA i juni 2025 sammenlignet med juni 2024
July 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Takket være Trump krysset 33 % færre kanadiske innbyggere grensen til USA i juni 2025 sammenlignet med juni 2024
For a political scientist and EU observer, there could hardly be a better time for a sabbatical in Copenhagen 🇪🇺 @eu2025dk.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
For a political scientist and EU observer, there could hardly be a better time for a sabbatical in Copenhagen 🇪🇺 @eu2025dk.bsky.social
Jeg har et spørsmål angående basmatirisen jeg kjøpte i København i dag: Den danske bruksanvisningen anbefaler at risen skal koke i 10 minutter og trekke i 10. Den norske derimot, anbefaler 15 minutters koketid og 5 minutters trekketid.
Hva gjør en stakkars nordmann i Danmark med slike anbefalinger?
Hva gjør en stakkars nordmann i Danmark med slike anbefalinger?
July 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Jeg har et spørsmål angående basmatirisen jeg kjøpte i København i dag: Den danske bruksanvisningen anbefaler at risen skal koke i 10 minutter og trekke i 10. Den norske derimot, anbefaler 15 minutters koketid og 5 minutters trekketid.
Hva gjør en stakkars nordmann i Danmark med slike anbefalinger?
Hva gjør en stakkars nordmann i Danmark med slike anbefalinger?
This is my final week as Chair of the Department of Politics and International Studies at Bishop’s University, as I will be starting a sabbatical leave on 1 July.
During the Fall of 2025, I will be based at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen as a guest researcher.
During the Fall of 2025, I will be based at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen as a guest researcher.
June 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This is my final week as Chair of the Department of Politics and International Studies at Bishop’s University, as I will be starting a sabbatical leave on 1 July.
During the Fall of 2025, I will be based at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen as a guest researcher.
During the Fall of 2025, I will be based at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen as a guest researcher.
Det irriterer meg så grenseløst å høre ungdommen uttale navnet til riksrevisoren…
June 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Det irriterer meg så grenseløst å høre ungdommen uttale navnet til riksrevisoren…
A special transatlantic partnership dating back to 1976, when the EU and Canada signed a Framework Agreement on Economic Co-operation, the first formal agreement of its kind between the EU and an industrialized third country 🇪🇺 🇨🇦
Dear Mark Carney, thank you for bringing us together in Canada.
It's good to be among trusted partners.
This week we strengthen G7 unity.
Next week we open a new era in our strategic partnership at our 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Summit.
With a major step on security and defence cooperation.
It's good to be among trusted partners.
This week we strengthen G7 unity.
Next week we open a new era in our strategic partnership at our 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Summit.
With a major step on security and defence cooperation.
June 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A special transatlantic partnership dating back to 1976, when the EU and Canada signed a Framework Agreement on Economic Co-operation, the first formal agreement of its kind between the EU and an industrialized third country 🇪🇺 🇨🇦
As a Norwegian, the news that Morten Harket has Parkinson’s hit me. He is, after all, our only truly international pop star
I usually stay away from social media comment sections—but today I looked, and saw only kindness, admiration and support
Morten Harket seems to have only friends. Well earned
I usually stay away from social media comment sections—but today I looked, and saw only kindness, admiration and support
Morten Harket seems to have only friends. Well earned
June 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As a Norwegian, the news that Morten Harket has Parkinson’s hit me. He is, after all, our only truly international pop star
I usually stay away from social media comment sections—but today I looked, and saw only kindness, admiration and support
Morten Harket seems to have only friends. Well earned
I usually stay away from social media comment sections—but today I looked, and saw only kindness, admiration and support
Morten Harket seems to have only friends. Well earned
Ma traduction française:
Pour certaines personnes, un simple petit drapeau arc-en-ciel peut représenter un sentiment de sécurité. On le voit, et l’on se dit : « Je suis le bienvenu ici. »
C’est une manière simple de ressentir que l’on est apprécié.
Très belle vidéo.
Oslo Pride 🌈
Pour certaines personnes, un simple petit drapeau arc-en-ciel peut représenter un sentiment de sécurité. On le voit, et l’on se dit : « Je suis le bienvenu ici. »
C’est une manière simple de ressentir que l’on est apprécié.
Très belle vidéo.
Oslo Pride 🌈
For noen kan et lite regnbueflagg bety at vi føler oss tryggere. Man ser flagget og tenker; « her kan jeg passe inn»
En enkel måte å vite at jeg også blir satt pris på.
Veldig fin video
Oslo Pride🌈
En enkel måte å vite at jeg også blir satt pris på.
Veldig fin video
Oslo Pride🌈
May 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ma traduction française:
Pour certaines personnes, un simple petit drapeau arc-en-ciel peut représenter un sentiment de sécurité. On le voit, et l’on se dit : « Je suis le bienvenu ici. »
C’est une manière simple de ressentir que l’on est apprécié.
Très belle vidéo.
Oslo Pride 🌈
Pour certaines personnes, un simple petit drapeau arc-en-ciel peut représenter un sentiment de sécurité. On le voit, et l’on se dit : « Je suis le bienvenu ici. »
C’est une manière simple de ressentir que l’on est apprécié.
Très belle vidéo.
Oslo Pride 🌈
Fabulous video from Oslo Pride and good commentary from @gjertm.bsky.social (he has translated his comments to English below)
For noen kan et lite regnbueflagg bety at vi føler oss tryggere. Man ser flagget og tenker; « her kan jeg passe inn»
En enkel måte å vite at jeg også blir satt pris på.
Veldig fin video
Oslo Pride🌈
En enkel måte å vite at jeg også blir satt pris på.
Veldig fin video
Oslo Pride🌈
May 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fabulous video from Oslo Pride and good commentary from @gjertm.bsky.social (he has translated his comments to English below)
Reading a biographical essay on the great German scholar Max Weber. Like many, he was inspired by America. During his 1904 visit, he admired how U.S. politics relied on professionals bred in free associations—where individuals proved themselves through autonomy and responsibility.
That was then…
That was then…
May 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Reading a biographical essay on the great German scholar Max Weber. Like many, he was inspired by America. During his 1904 visit, he admired how U.S. politics relied on professionals bred in free associations—where individuals proved themselves through autonomy and responsibility.
That was then…
That was then…
Reposted by Trygve Ugland
I guess Melania’s dream of a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard is off the table.
May 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I guess Melania’s dream of a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard is off the table.