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A new report from OsloMet reveals that Ukrainian refugees who stayed with private individuals before being formally settled became part of society more quickly. This also enabled municipalities to assist a greater number of refugees.

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

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.

Previously, it was difficult for nurses from countries outside the EU to find relevant work in Norway. New programs make it much easier, but not all problems are solved.

What fosters social inclusion? Researchers involved youth across Europe in the research itself.

Norway’s social housing system is too small and complicated to care for the country’s most vulnerable.

Is it possible to make positive use of narcissism in the workplace and could it have any real benefits? Researchers have examined this in a new study.

The probability of young people ending up with debt problems is linked to their parents’ socioeconomic background.

Attitudes alone do not determine who will provide help when the need arises.

If Norway wants its welfare state to support future generations, and today’s population, research says it will need to imagine its place in a more sustainable global system.

If current trends continue, today’s six-year-olds are expected to face twice as many wildfires and five times as many droughts during their lifetimes compared to today’s adults.

A large Norwegian study shows that social isolation and loneliness can significantly increase the risk of early death among older adults.