Nina U.

Nina U. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in communications, media relations, and academia. Currently serving as the Head of Communications & Media Relations at the Institute for Social Research since May 2022, Nina previously held various roles at the Norwegian Academy of Music, including Research Project Manager, Senior Advisor, and PhD Research Fellow, focusing on interdisciplinary music and media studies related to Norwegian identity and black metal. Additional experience includes journalism at Norsk rikskringkasting, a Communications Advisor role at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and artistic directorship at NOPA and Komponistforeningen. Nina has also contributed to academia as a lecturer at both the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Oslo, complemented by a robust freelance journalism career from 2007 to 2018. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Music from the Norwegian Academy of Music, along with a Master's in Media and Communications from Concordia University and various other degrees across several disciplines.