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Externally funded research projects

Images in exile. Gender and representation among Syrian Kurdish women in Norway (MSCA-IF 2017-2019)
Gender equality, diversity and societal security (NordForsk 2018-2021)
Likestilling og eksellens i bærekraftig balanse? Kjønn, kjærlighet og kunnskapsbegjær i det kompetitive universitetet (NFR 2019-2022)
Future Research- and Organizational development in Natural sciences, Technology and Theology – FRONT2 (NFR 2019-2022)

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UiO:Nordic

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C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism

Norwegian men and gender equality survey contributes to peace prize!

An originally Norwegian survey has been further developed by Promundo, in collaboration with, among others, Øystein Gullvåg Holter, and adapted to the global south. The survey maps violence and health issues, with emphasis on practical experience, and aims to advance gender equality and prevent violence. It is considered to have significant impact in terms of both implementation and innovation.

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PhD-course

The social theories of Bourdieu, Foucault and Honneth - exploring interconnections and divergencies

The Centre for Gender Research, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, offers a PhD-course led by Professor Lois McNay, exploring key topics in the social theories of Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault and Axel Honneth. Registration deadline: 1. August 2019

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Oslo Pride 2019

50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots!

This years Oslo Pride theme History focuses on knowledge about the past - why do we really celebrate Pride? We celebrate queer love and diversity, but also commemorate past achievements, fights that have been fought, victories and defeats. It is a reminder that equal rights, acceptance and respect, cannot be taken for granted, and is still not reality for everyone.

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Minji Song got a master's scholarship!

Master's students at UiO were invited to apply for a scholarship from UiO:Nordic and Foreningen Norden. In particular, applications were sought for "critical examination of Nordic experiences, Nordic models or Nordic constructions, regardless of field" and "tasks that deal with collaboration between the Nordic countries and regional integration, as well as comparative analyzes". Upon the deadline, 10 exciting applications had been submitted.