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Municipalities need more staff. Ukrainian refugees need jobs. So why aren’t more of them being hired?

“Municipalities are perceived as more demanding and rigid than employers in the private sector,” says researcher Trine Myrvold at OsloMet.

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Mental health problems widespread among Ukrainian refugees

65 percent of Ukrainian refugees in Norway experience mental health challenges. Women and younger people are particularly at risk.

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Only 1 in 10 Ukrainians want to return

Very few Ukrainian refugees say they want to return to Ukraine when the war ends. Half of them wish to stay in Norway permanently.

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Parents teach their children differently about money. Their lessons reproduce class divisions

New research shows that Norwegian middle- and upper-class parents give their children fundamentally different attitudes toward money. This may reinforce social inequality in Norway.

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Have you noticed the mural behind the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo City Hall?

Researchers have been granted access to private letters, photographs and sketches that reveal the dramatic story of the artist and the Occupation Frieze in Oslo City Hall.

You’ve probably heard of “one-night stands” – but have you heard of “one-night friendships”?

Researchers believe this might be a uniquely Norwegian phenomenon.

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Aphasia makes online searching hard – A democratic problem

When language fails, using search engines to find information becomes almost impossible.

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Bringing the classroom to life with VR

How can we make teaching about climate change more engaging? Deniz Atal Demirbacak is researching how virtual reality (VR) can be used to engage lower secondary pupils.

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Young people are often more politically engaged than they think

Pupils can become aware of their own civic identity when we discuss issues they are concerned about in the classroom, according to a researcher.

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Three women on the board can reduce corporate misconduct

Women in the boardroom are key to curbing corporate misconduct, according to a new study.

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Innovating together: Win-win partnerships between startups and corporates

Researchers have followed startups as they meet large companies and found two main paths to success and three common pathbreakers.

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Local government was key to managing the pandemic

A major Nordic study shows that local authorities played a crucial role in handling COVID-19 – and why trust and flexibility are key to surviving future crises.

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Education as resistance in Gaza

During the brutal war in Gaza, young Palestinians risk their lives to go online and pursue an education. For many, war itself is a source of motivation.

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Young people use cannabis in different ways – one group raises concern

Researchers categorize young cannabis users into four groups. For most, it's about curiosity, belonging, or exploring new youth identities. But for a few, usage is linked to loneliness and mental health challenges.

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"We need to talk about how we assess teacher students"

We often discuss how assessment should take place. But do we consider the purpose of assessment? asks an OsloMet researcher.

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Many children with ADHD do not thrive at school

A new study from OsloMet shows that only around half of children with ADHD thrive at school. Well-being is lowest among those who are taught outside of class for large parts of the day.

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An out-of-control race: why we fear artificial intelligence

The majority of people view AI as an existential threat and have little confidence in the authorities’ ability to regulate it. A researcher says there are some steps that should be taken.

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One in four seniors feel digitally discriminated against

Many seniors feel pressured to participate digitally, but just as many celebrate the way the internet enables them to participate in society.

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Indoor climate in open-plan offices may affect health

Employees in open-plan and shared offices are more likely to report poor indoor climate compared to those working in private offices.

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How children use clothes to fit in

A new study shows how children in Oslo explore social norms and community through their wardrobes and why being like everyone else is more important than standing out.

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These people are most sceptical about electric cars

Women, the elderly and people with lower levels of education are among the groups who are most sceptical about electric cars, according to a new study.

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Norwegians among the least lonely in Europe

The Nordic countries stand out with a low prevalence of loneliness. The welfare state, health and culture explain a lot. This is revealed in a new book about loneliness in Europe.

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Are we ready to care for our elderly family members?

Norway is pushing to shift the responsibility for elderly care away from the state and onto family and communities. This may relieve straining municipal budgets, but will people step up?

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The welfare state has strong support among young people

Are young adults entitled individuals who won’t contribute to society? Not quite. According to new research, Generation Z are happy to pay their taxes.