Trygve Ugland
@tugland.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, Bishop’s University. Scandinavian and European Union politics. Norwegian and Canadian
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?
For a Norwegian observer, it has been refreshing to follow the Danish campaign leading up to the 18 November local elections. While national party leaders tend to dominate debates and media coverage before local elections in Norway, the Danish campaign stands out for its distinctly local profile
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
For a Norwegian observer, it has been refreshing to follow the Danish campaign leading up to the 18 November local elections. While national party leaders tend to dominate debates and media coverage before local elections in Norway, the Danish campaign stands out for its distinctly local profile
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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…
In just a week or so, Lake Massawippi will vanish from my living room view—hidden behind a curtain of green, not to return until the leaves let go again in Fall.
May 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
In just a week or so, Lake Massawippi will vanish from my living room view—hidden behind a curtain of green, not to return until the leaves let go again in Fall.
Yesterday, my brilliant wife, Catherine Paradis, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Senator Brazeau in Ottawa. The proud husband did his best to capture the moment
April 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Yesterday, my brilliant wife, Catherine Paradis, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Senator Brazeau in Ottawa. The proud husband did his best to capture the moment
Robust Politics and International Studies presence at Spring 2025 Open House
@ubishops.bsky.social
@ubishops.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Robust Politics and International Studies presence at Spring 2025 Open House
@ubishops.bsky.social
@ubishops.bsky.social
I am honoured to share that I just received a teaching award at the 2025 SRC Awards Night at Bishop's University—an acknowledgment that holds deep personal meaning for me as a university professor.
April 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I am honoured to share that I just received a teaching award at the 2025 SRC Awards Night at Bishop's University—an acknowledgment that holds deep personal meaning for me as a university professor.