Trygve Ugland
@tugland.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, Bishop’s University. Scandinavian and European Union politics. Norwegian and Canadian
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Friendly rivalry alert: After 118 years, Norway has finally snatched back the lead against Sweden! 🥇
As of today:
🇳🇴 : 220 Olympic Gold Medals
🇸🇪 : 119 Olympic Gold Medals
As of today:
🇳🇴 : 220 Olympic Gold Medals
🇸🇪 : 119 Olympic Gold Medals
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Friendly rivalry alert: After 118 years, Norway has finally snatched back the lead against Sweden! 🥇
As of today:
🇳🇴 : 220 Olympic Gold Medals
🇸🇪 : 119 Olympic Gold Medals
As of today:
🇳🇴 : 220 Olympic Gold Medals
🇸🇪 : 119 Olympic Gold Medals
It is unlikely that even a hundred medals can make up for the reputational damage Norway has suffered in recent weeks
From @theathletic.com: Norway is in the lead in the medal count after Day 4 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, followed by Italy and Japan. Here are the full standings: nyti.ms/4akD8o1
February 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
It is unlikely that even a hundred medals can make up for the reputational damage Norway has suffered in recent weeks
Great question, Chrystia Freeland
"Well knock me over with a feathered boa..."
Watch former Gov. Chris Christie spill the tea on what Republicans say when we're not listening on #RTOvertime: youtu.be/3rn57brxT-g
Watch former Gov. Chris Christie spill the tea on what Republicans say when we're not listening on #RTOvertime: youtu.be/3rn57brxT-g
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Great question, Chrystia Freeland
Neste år slår vi dere nok, Danmark
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Neste år slår vi dere nok, Danmark
Bare så dere vet det:
Norges omdømme i utlandet har fått en betydelig knekk denne uken. Pensumjustering kan bli nødvendig.
Norges omdømme i utlandet har fått en betydelig knekk denne uken. Pensumjustering kan bli nødvendig.
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Bare så dere vet det:
Norges omdømme i utlandet har fått en betydelig knekk denne uken. Pensumjustering kan bli nødvendig.
Norges omdømme i utlandet har fått en betydelig knekk denne uken. Pensumjustering kan bli nødvendig.
To visjoner i Davos: En sammenligning av Carneys og Trumps taler
CBC put together a collection of contrasting clips from Carney's and Trump's speeches at the World Economic Forum.
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
To visjoner i Davos: En sammenligning av Carneys og Trumps taler
Boris Johnson has permanently ruined my ChatGPT experience. Every time I open the app, I hear his voice—complete with that corky pronunciation—in my head: “I love ChatGPT”
We are obssesed with how Boris Johnson says AI and Chat GPT
YouTube video by The Project
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson has permanently ruined my ChatGPT experience. Every time I open the app, I hear his voice—complete with that corky pronunciation—in my head: “I love ChatGPT”
Norwegian media and podcasts have been full of praise for Mark Carney’s keynote address in Davos.
January 21, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Norwegian media and podcasts have been full of praise for Mark Carney’s keynote address in Davos.
Klar tale fra Canadas statsminister. Han oppsummerte landets tilnærming til internasjonal politikk som «prinsipiell pragmatisme» – et begrep vi i Norden lett kan kjenne oss igjen i.
FULL SPEECH: Canada’s PM Carney Says US-Led World Order Is Breaking at World Economic Forum | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Klar tale fra Canadas statsminister. Han oppsummerte landets tilnærming til internasjonal politikk som «prinsipiell pragmatisme» – et begrep vi i Norden lett kan kjenne oss igjen i.
Canada strong 🇨🇦
This is our country, and we decide what happens next.
YouTube video by Mark Carney
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Canada strong 🇨🇦
Cool Europe 🇪🇺
Macron on Europe: “predictable, loyal and where you know that the rule of the game is just the rule of law. It is a good place»
Macron on Europe: “predictable, loyal and where you know that the rule of the game is just the rule of law. It is a good place»
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Cool Europe 🇪🇺
Macron on Europe: “predictable, loyal and where you know that the rule of the game is just the rule of law. It is a good place»
Macron on Europe: “predictable, loyal and where you know that the rule of the game is just the rule of law. It is a good place»
Wow, what a crowd!
'Not for sale': massive protest in Copenhagen against Trump's desire to acquire Greenland
Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump's rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.
www.npr.org
January 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Wow, what a crowd!
Europe united in support of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Europe united in support of Greenland
Reposted by Trygve Ugland
Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland undermine NATO, but also risk fatally harming cooperation among the A7 Arctic states.
Our Nordic allies are clear and united that Greenland is part of K. of Denmark and its future is for Greenlanders to decide.
Canada must be as clear.
Our Nordic allies are clear and united that Greenland is part of K. of Denmark and its future is for Greenlanders to decide.
Canada must be as clear.
January 4, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland undermine NATO, but also risk fatally harming cooperation among the A7 Arctic states.
Our Nordic allies are clear and united that Greenland is part of K. of Denmark and its future is for Greenlanders to decide.
Canada must be as clear.
Our Nordic allies are clear and united that Greenland is part of K. of Denmark and its future is for Greenlanders to decide.
Canada must be as clear.
Et ærlig spørsmål: Hvorfor er norske toppolitikere – og andre som sier de står opp for demokratiske verdier – fortsatt på X i desember 2025?
December 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Et ærlig spørsmål: Hvorfor er norske toppolitikere – og andre som sier de står opp for demokratiske verdier – fortsatt på X i desember 2025?
Good news for all!
I will forever cherish my ERASMUS exchange at Queen’s University Belfast
I will forever cherish my ERASMUS exchange at Queen’s University Belfast
British students will once again be able to take part in the EU's Erasmus+ exchange scheme from January 2027 — following a six-year hiatus due to Brexit.
UK rejoins EU’s Erasmus exchange scheme after Brexit hiatus
Brussels and London also say they will finish talks on carbon and agri-food deals by middle of 2026
www.politico.eu
December 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Good news for all!
I will forever cherish my ERASMUS exchange at Queen’s University Belfast
I will forever cherish my ERASMUS exchange at Queen’s University Belfast
Someday, I hope to call a cosy boat in Christianshavn, Copenhagen my home
December 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Someday, I hope to call a cosy boat in Christianshavn, Copenhagen my home
Here is my feedback:
Dear European Commission, it is long past time to leave X
Dear European Commission, it is long past time to leave X
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Here is my feedback:
Dear European Commission, it is long past time to leave X
Dear European Commission, it is long past time to leave X
Hva om den norske Nobelkomiteen deler ut verdensmesterskapet i fotball til Norge?
December 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Hva om den norske Nobelkomiteen deler ut verdensmesterskapet i fotball til Norge?
Norway may not produce as many hockey stars as Finland and Sweden, but our very own Mats Zuccarello just hit 700 NHL points on November 29, 2025—a truly impressive milestone. What a superstar!
Nordic NHL points leaders by country:
Selanne 🇫🇮 1457
Sundin 🇸🇪 1349
Zuccarello 🇳🇴 700
Ehlers 🇩🇰 535
Nordic NHL points leaders by country:
Selanne 🇫🇮 1457
Sundin 🇸🇪 1349
Zuccarello 🇳🇴 700
Ehlers 🇩🇰 535
November 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Norway may not produce as many hockey stars as Finland and Sweden, but our very own Mats Zuccarello just hit 700 NHL points on November 29, 2025—a truly impressive milestone. What a superstar!
Nordic NHL points leaders by country:
Selanne 🇫🇮 1457
Sundin 🇸🇪 1349
Zuccarello 🇳🇴 700
Ehlers 🇩🇰 535
Nordic NHL points leaders by country:
Selanne 🇫🇮 1457
Sundin 🇸🇪 1349
Zuccarello 🇳🇴 700
Ehlers 🇩🇰 535
Time flies. Hard to believe it is already my last day as a guest researcher at the University of Copenhagen. Thank you for the generous hospitality during my sabbatical @ucph.bsky.social!
In January, I will be back to teaching and researching at Bishop’s University @ubishops.bsky.social
In January, I will be back to teaching and researching at Bishop’s University @ubishops.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Time flies. Hard to believe it is already my last day as a guest researcher at the University of Copenhagen. Thank you for the generous hospitality during my sabbatical @ucph.bsky.social!
In January, I will be back to teaching and researching at Bishop’s University @ubishops.bsky.social
In January, I will be back to teaching and researching at Bishop’s University @ubishops.bsky.social
Jeg vet ikke om dette er en yrkesskade etter mange år som professor i europeisk politikk, men likner ikke Ole Gustav Gjekstad på en annen ambisiøs leder – nemlig Charles de Gaulle?
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Jeg vet ikke om dette er en yrkesskade etter mange år som professor i europeisk politikk, men likner ikke Ole Gustav Gjekstad på en annen ambisiøs leder – nemlig Charles de Gaulle?
The more winter activities you throw yourself into, the shorter the season feels. Take it from someone who is both Canadian and Norwegian—I know winter, and this trick works ❄️
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The more winter activities you throw yourself into, the shorter the season feels. Take it from someone who is both Canadian and Norwegian—I know winter, and this trick works ❄️
More of this, please 🇨🇦 🇳🇴
There are huge opportunities for Canada and Norway to collaborate on energy, defence, and clean technology.
At the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Støre and I discussed how we can work together to build up these industries for our workers and businesses.
At the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Støre and I discussed how we can work together to build up these industries for our workers and businesses.
November 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
More of this, please 🇨🇦 🇳🇴
Happy for Ireland 🇮🇪 today! ⚽️
November 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Happy for Ireland 🇮🇪 today! ⚽️