New She Figures statistics: The EU is sharpening its focus on diversity in research Researchers are seeing a gradual shift towards greater diversity in European statistics. “She Figures” has reported on gender balance in research for over 20 years, and intersectionality is finally coming into its own. But be aware of some classic pitfalls, says researcher.
Diversity under pressure from the US: “I urge Norwegian institutions to get involved now” The call comes from Curt Rice, Executive Director of Fulbright Norway. He recently visited the US to discuss research exchanges with researchers, heads of institutions and members of Congress in light of new requirements.
International researchers are paving the way to greater diversity Does a greater number of foreign researchers in Norwegian academia create a more inclusive work environment for everyone?
Similarities and differences in German and Norwegian academia PhD fellows and postdocs in Norway spend more time on research than their German colleagues. This time use survey could give us an idea of why.
Women benefit the most from taking higher education Women take more education than men and gain more from it. But men earn more than women regardless of education.
Minorities in academia: “Being Norwegian is not a buffer against discrimination” “You’re very visible when you’re a minority. Being noticed can be a good thing in academia, but as soon as you make a mistake, the flipside of hyper-visibility comes to the fore,” says researcher Marjan Nadim.
Most read in 2024 Our readers were most concerned about the fact that women take on the majority of academic housework – the service work in academia.
Major knowledge gaps about class in academia A memo with the probing title “What do we know about class in academia?” was recently published. “We know very little about the relationship between social background and an academic career,” says Edvard Nergård Larsen.
“I never dreamed of becoming a researcher” “That’s because growing up, I hadn't seen researchers with minority backgrounds in the media, and no one in my social network works in academia,” says Usma Ahmed, a new research fellow at OsloMet.
The KIF Committee is 20 years old: Beyond adolescence but still some way to go This year marks 20 years since the first KIF Committee was established. Kifinfo has spoken to three people who have been key to the committee's work during the last ten years.
Ambitious students take longer to complete higher education Immigrants take longer to complete a degree in higher education than the rest of the population, new statistics show. Fafo researcher Jon Horgen Friberg believes the figures must be seen as part of a larger picture.
Few reports of discrimination by students and staff in academia The Anti-Discrimination Tribunal made decisions in more than 600 cases in 2023 and 2024. Students and staff in higher education and research only reported 16 cases of discrimination or harassment based on ethnicity or gender. And only one was taken further.
Who should take responsibility for diversity and gender equality in Nordic academia? All the Nordic organisations for universities and university colleges believe that the educational institutions should have the main responsibility. Our Nordic neighbours have dedicated frameworks and expert groups that set the direction for this work – Norway does not.
“Racism poses a threat to public health” Racism and discrimination are bad for public health. That’s according to the staff and students at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo. They are now taking steps to prevent discrimination.
“Diversity management is particularly relevant in academia” Some people still shake their heads at the concept of diversity management. After all, isn’t it just about treating all employees equally?
Class in academia: ‘Researchers are not like the average person’ “Yes, more researchers have parents with higher education. But you don’t have to be born into academia to succeed,” says Silje Fekjær, Vice-Rector at OsloMet.
What is good diversity management? “Diversity management is not only about the needs of minorities, but also about the other employees who might need adaptation when they’re going through rough patches in their lives,” says Professor Gro Mjeldheim Sandal.
Women end up doing the academic housework While women actively participate in the practical work at their organisation, men dodge it.
New European guidelines for equality in academia The EU project GENDERACTIONplus is set to host a conference on equality in February. Why is this conference so important for Norwegian research institutions?
Most read in 2023: Racism and Sámi languages in higher education The article about a new plan against racism at Østfold University College was the most popular one last year.
