Teaching Philosophy

My approach to teaching is centred on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, engage actively with course materials, and apply theoretical insights to contemporary global challenges. I aim to combine care with rigour, ensuring that students not only gain a strong grasp of Political Science and International Relations but also develop analytical and transferable skills that prepare them for diverse career paths.

Courses Taught

At the University of Oslo, I have taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including:

• Conflict and Security in Africa (MSc, Course Co-convenor, 2023–2024)

• Analytic Perspectives on Peace and Conflict (MSc, Guest Lecturer and Seminar Leader, 2022–2025)

• International Security Policy (BSc, Seminar Leader, 2022–2023)

• Conflict and Human Rights in International Politics (BSc, Seminar Leader, 2022, 2025)

• Qualitative Data in Political Science (MSc, Seminar Leader, 2023–2024)

• Field Research for Political Science (MSc, Guest Lecturer, 2022–2023)

Supervision and Mentoring

I have co-supervised two MSc theses and examined four others on topics ranging from the Russian war in Ukraine to farmer–herder conflicts in the Sahel. During my 2022 fieldwork in Nigeria, I mentored four undergraduate research assistants in data collection, coding, and academic writing, equipping them with skills for future academic and professional work.