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Personal profile
Research
Maja Hojer Bruun holds a PhD (2012) and MSc (2004) in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen.
Maja Hojer Bruun convenes the interdisciplinary Research Program Future Technology, Culture and Learning Processes at DPU.
In her current research projects she explores questions of expertise, democracy and societal participation in relation to digital and emerging technologies, especially AI systems and Large Language Models:
Automated Expertise? Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic systems as inter- professional work practices (2023-2026, Sapere Aude DFF Starting Grant)
Socratic Ignorance in Working with Generative AI Chatbots
Maja Hojer Bruun editor-in-chief of the Palgrave Handbook of the Anthropology of Technology (2022) and convenor of the Danish Research Network of the Anthropology of Technology
External positions
Associate Professor, Aalborg University (AAU)
1 Nov 2015 → 31 Jan 2019
Assistant Professor, Aalborg University (AAU)
1 Aug 2013 → 31 Oct 2015
PhD fellow, University of Copenhagen
1 Nov 2007 → 24 Sept 2012
Areas of expertise
- Anthropology
- Education and learning
- Science and technology studies
- Organisations
- Ethnographic methods
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Automated Expertise? Artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems as inter-professional work practices
Bruun, M. H. (PI), Vejlin, T. S. E. (Participant) & Sorenson, J. (Participant)
01/09/2023 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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Socratic Ignorance in working with generative AI chatbots
Hasse, C. (PI) & Bruun, M. H. (PI)
01/04/2023 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
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DiCu: Digital Curriculum
Bruun, M. H. (Participant), Lehmann, N. O. (PI), Thomsen, M. R. (PI), Hasse, C. (Participant), Dannesboe, K. I. (Participant), Wallace, J. (Participant) & Rossen, D. S. (PI)
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2023
Project: Other
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Animating Viborg - Viborg Kommunes Animationsstrategi 2018-2021
Vistisen, P. (Project manager), Bruun, M. H. (Project manager), Folmann, B. (Project manager) & Sørensen, K. B. (Project manager)
01/09/2018 → 31/12/2020
Project: Consultancy
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Living Labs: An Interventionist Ethnographic Approach to Technologies of the Future
Bruun, M. H. (PI) & Brandt, A. (Participant)
01/08/2018 → 31/07/2023
Project: Research
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ChatGPT med Relationel Sokratisk Uvidenhed
Hasse, C., Bruun, M. H. & Knaap, K. Ø., May 2025, In: Dansk Universitetspædagogisk Tidsskrift. 20, 38, p. 46-58Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Generative AI and Chatbots in University Education
Bruun, M. H. & Krause-Jensen, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Routledge International Handbook of Learning and Instruction in University Education. Toom, A., Pyhältö, K., McAlpine, L. & van Tartwijk, J. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Hvordan skriver man egentlig en diskussion? Om at afmystificere akademisk skrivning
Kristiansen, B., Møller, K. L., Bruun, M. H. & Krause-Jensen, J., 5 Feb 2025, In: Dansk Universitetspædagogisk Tidsskrift. 20, 37, p. 103-117Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Inscribing uncertainty. Visualizing edu-automation through spatializing techniques
Bruun, M. H. & Vejlin, T. S. E., 2025, (E-pub / Early view) In: Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education. p. 1-19Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Skrivning, læsning, tekst og refleksiv tænkning med generativ AI på humanistiske videregående uddannelser
Bruun, M. H., Krause-Jensen, J. & Hasse, C., Mar 2025, In: Læring og medier (LOM). 17, 31Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Examiner of PhD dissertation, Lund University
Bruun, M. H. (Examiner)
4 Jun 2025Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Member of evaluation panel
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“Do we really need yet another handbook?” Reflections on the choices we make in academic publishing
Bruun, M. H. (Participant), Høyer, K. L. (Organizer), Jensen, A. M. B. (Organizer), Kristensen, D. B. (Participant), Wahlberg, A. (Participant) & Winthereik, B. R. (Participant)
23 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organisation af a conference
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Examiner of PhD dissertation, University of Copenhagen
Bruun, M. H. (Examiner)
2025 → …Activity: Evaluation, external lectures and examination › Examination
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Læreprocesser med generativ AI
Bruun, M. H. (Lecturer)
3 Dec 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Lecture and oral contribution
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Generative AI and its role in Education
Krause-Jensen, J. (Organizer), Caviglia, F. (Organizer), Bruun, M. H. (Organizer), Nørgård, R. T. (Organizer), Engdal, J. (Participant) & Beck, N. C. (Participant)
30 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organisation af a conference
Press/Media
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Antropolog: AI rokker ved vores måde at tænke akademiske uddannelser på
07/03/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Tænk så det knager - også når du bruger kunstig intelligens
29/11/2024
1 Media contribution
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Drømmen om murstensløse hospitaler
Andersen, R. S., Høybye, M. T. & Bruun, M. H.
02/08/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media