The reception of Ukrainian refugees in Norway: Experiences of refugees and frontline workers
When: April 23, 11.00-12.50
Where: Niagara Building, room TBA
Prof. Aadne Aasland’s presentation will address the following:
1. How do Ukrainian refugees experience their settlement and integration in Norway?
2. What are the frontline workers’ assessments of challenges and opportunities related to the settlement and integration of Ukrainian refugees?
3. What similarities and disparities are there between the Ukrainian refugees and the frontline workers’ assessments and perspectives, and what are the main challenges and dilemmas?
Bio
Aadne Aasland is a research professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, and conducts research on social welfare, migration and integration, ethnicity, and diversity, with a particular focus on Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic countries. Currently, he is leading a project on Norwegian cooperation with Russia on health and welfare in the Barents region (RE:Barents) and participating in a project on how Russia promotes its interests in Norway and Western Europe (PRORUSS). Recently, Aadne completed a major project on addressing regional diversity in Ukraine (ARDU). Read more here: https://www.oslomet.no/en/about/employee/aadnea/