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The pandemic may result in a fall in birth rate

The corona pandemic may have a greater impact on Norwegian childbirth statistics than previous pandemics

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The World with Viruses

Manifesting our values

"We may find that systems that seem natural are really just unnecessary constructs," says Karen O'Brien, professor of human geography, who has researched what it takes for people to make changes in their lives.

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Are workers not engaging with climate issues for fear of losing their jobs?

The green shift is creating losers in the labour market. What do people who are in danger of losing their jobs think about Norwegian climate policy?

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“The urban space is sexualised and misogynistic”

Emma Arnold intended to look for graffiti and street art, but advertisements interfered.

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So much more than just play

- It is the university of life that people engage in in their leisure time, says Lise Kjølsrød. In her new book the sociologist argues that "adults’ play" such as rock climbing and art collecting are not only important for the individual, but also for society.

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  • The pandemic may result in a fall in birth rate June 23, 2020

    The corona pandemic may have a greater impact on Norwegian childbirth statistics than previous pandemics, according to researchers.

  • CityStudio – learn while making a difference in Oslo! May 18, 2020

    Do you want to make Oslo more sustainable and at the same time gain credits and work-related experience? Collaboration, urban development and sustainability are keywords for the course CityStudio Oslo, which is now recruiting a new cohort of students for autumn 2020.

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Vacant positions

  • PhD Research Fellow(s) in Sociology
    Department: The Department of Sociology and Human Geography
    Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
    Languages: English
    Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
  • PhD Research Fellow in Human Geography
    Department: The Department of Sociology and Human Geography
    Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
    Languages: English
    Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
  • PhD Research Fellow in Sociology
    Department: The Department of Sociology and Human Geography
    Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
    Languages: English
    Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology
    Department: The Department of Sociology and Human Geography
    Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
    Languages: English
    Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2020