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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.

Ukrainians gathered in front of the Norwegian Palace, many have Ukrainian flags in celebration of the Ukrainian independence day. The palace is visible in the background.
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.

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.

A person in the driver's seat of a car is holding out a Ukrainian passport. Two children are visible in the back seat, one of them holding a small dog. All faces are blurred.
"Ukraine faces a massive emigration problem, a real headache"

Trust in Ukrainian authorities weighs heavily when refugees consider returning. A new report shows how both politics and personal circumstances shape the decision to stay or go back.

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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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The world needs better data on refugees and displaced people

Record-high numbers of refugees create an urgent need for updated, accurate, and comprehensive statistics. – Absolutely crucial for making good policy.

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Europe move towards more restrictive, selective and temporary refugee policies

Over the past decade, European countries have grown more restrictive in whom they grant protection, and for how long that protection is granted.

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Oslo, the divided city

A deep socioeconomic divide splits Oslo from east to west. It will continue to deepen unless it is more widely acknowledged and addressed.

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Seven in ten Norwegians say the war in Ukraine has destroyed Norwegian-Russian relations for generations to come

A new survey reveal strong support for Norway’s Russia policies and broad support for Ukraine.

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Together against Putin

The conflicts between the different ethnic groups in Ukraine have been exaggerated according to researchers at OsloMet.

Sognsvann Lake in Oslo under cloud cover.
How to prevent people from becoming radicalised

If we are serious about keeping people from radicalising and committing acts of terrorism, the work begins long before they become active on extremist websites.