lisbet holtedahl

Lisbet Holtedahl is a distinguished professor emerita at the University of Tromsø (UiT) in Norway, specializing in social anthropology and visual anthropology.1 Born on June 26, 1946, in Copenhagen, Denmark, she later moved to Norway and has made significant contributions to her field.1

Academic Career

Holtedahl completed her education at the University of Tromsø, earning her cand.mag. degree in 1973 and her dr. philos. in 1987.1 She was appointed as a professor at UiT in 1992, where she has since played a crucial role in shaping the academic landscape.13

Research Focus

Throughout her career, Holtedahl has focused on several key areas:

1. Women's studies and gender equality
2. Anthropological research in Northern Norway and the Sahel region (particularly Cameroon and Niger)
3. Visual anthropology and ethnographic filmmaking

Her research has often centered on women's roles in society and the challenges faced by marginalized populations in remote areas.2

Notable Achievements

• Established the "Gender seminar" and headed UiT's "Committee for gender equality"2
• Founded the Ngaoundéré-Anthropos programme, fostering North-South academic collaboration2
• Created the Visual Cultural Studies (VCS) Master's programme in visual anthropology at UiT in 19973
• Produced numerous anthropological films for research and documentation purposes1
• Received the Research Council of Norway's Award for Excellence in Communication of Science in 19961

International Collaboration

Holtedahl has been actively involved in international academic collaborations, working with institutions in Cameroon, Mali, and France.2 Her efforts have focused on creating sustainable partnerships that empower local populations through knowledge production and higher education opportunities.2

As a professor emerita, Lisbet Holtedahl continues to work on audio-visual material collected in Africa and Northern Norway, maintaining her connection with Cameroon through annual visits.3 Her LinkedIn profile, under the username lisbet-holtedahl-9496631b, reflects her ongoing association with the University of Tromsø.4