It has been an eventful year for both research and teaching. The dean sums up the state of the faculty in this editorial, which is based on the speech she gave at the traditional Christmas Sherry on 18 December.
Dean Anne Julie Semb explains the faculty’s financial situation in this editorial and offers some suggestions for how we can reduce the level of activity.
Why is academic freedom of expression so important? It is about the role of knowledge itself in preserving free, open and democratic societies.
The faculty board reached a descision on a new allocation model for the faculty on September 25th.
Research Dean Lars T. Westlye addresses the importance of communicating the value of research to society in this editorial. Furthermore, he discusses how social science research can contribute to social change and innovation in a complex world.
The semester is nearly over, most students have departed from campus, and many of us will soon begin our summer holiday. We've experienced a wealth of achievements and moments to be proud of during the past semester.
– Research on democracy is more crucial than ever, writes Dean Anne Julie Semb in this month's editorial.
In this month's editorial, Dean Anne Julie Semb reflects on some of the issues discussed when working on a new distribution model for the Faculty.
This month, the government presented a new system report for Norwegian research and development work. Research Dean Lars Tjelta Westlye believes the report can be read as a valuable insight into the complex international political climate in which our researchers operate.
The rector election at UiO is approaching, and the dean encourages all staff and students to exercise their right to vote.
AI has caused uncertainty and fear among both educators and students. Educators are afraid that students will use AI to cheat on exams, while students fear being accused of cheating even if they did not intend to do so. At the Faculty of Social Sciences, we have established a working group to explore various aspects of AI and propose guidelines for its use in teaching and assessment at our faculty.
