This years Fugelli-lecture will be held in Norwegian. Please visit our Norwegian Event Page for more information.
About Per Fugelli (1943- 2017)
Per Fugelli, a general practitioner and professor of Social Medicine at UiO's Institute of Health and Society from 1992 to 2013, ascended to prominence as a leading public intellectual in Norway during this period. His methodology bridged clinical medicine with a deep consideration of structural dynamics and social equity. Critiquing the mechanistic and narrow aspects of contemporary biomedicine, Fugelli championed a holistic perspective anchored in social justice that prioritized the welfare of marginalized communities. Embracing a broad view that encompassed individuals, populations and ecosystems, his work underscored the interconnectedness of health, the environment and society
Through countless lectures and fearless participation in a large number of important debates, he was a prominent contributor to Norway's public space fora for a long time. He was awarded The Freedom of Expression Prize 2013.