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You have many friends – so why do you feel so lonely?

It could be that you only have "catch-up friendships". According to researcher Marja Aartsen at OsloMet, this type of friendship has become relatively common.

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Norway invests billions to promote gender equality in Africa – but much of the work goes unseen

Norwegian state funds are meant to advance gender equality in some of the world's toughest markets. A new study shows much is being done – but often behind the scenes.

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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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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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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.

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Norway has a high sickness absence rate – yet has some of the lowest unemployment in Europe

Contrary to worries, Norway’s supportive sick leave policy keeps people healthy and financially secure while supporting a robust workforce.

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Ukrainian refugees who stayed with private hosts integrated faster into Norwegian society

A new OsloMet report shows that Ukrainian refugees who stayed with private hosts integrated faster, allowing municipalities to support more people.

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Conditions for including vulnerable individuals in our labor market are not good

However, increased use of workplace mentors is showing promising results. Øystein Spjelkavik’s research has led to changes in NAV’s practices.

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Do you work from home when you're sick? You're not alone

New technology makes it possible to participate in many activities from home, even when you're sick. But because the opportunity is there, you might feel pressured to contribute, says researcher Cathrine Egeland.

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