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Need more research on why boys lag behind girls
Girls are increasingly outperforming boys in the Nordic educational systems. What are the potential ramifications of this for men’s well-being, for the welfare society and for working life in the Nordic region in the future? These and other questions were discussed at the seminar, “Gender Gaps in Nordic Educational Achievement”, held in Oslo.
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Vacancy: Head of Communications and Public Relations
20.01.2020
Do you have good knowledge of communications and are you interested in Nordic cooperation?
Read moreThe Nordic region can lead the way in utilising health data
19.12.2019
By increased accessibility to its health data, the Nordic region has the potential to be world-leading in research, health care and innovation. A new NordForsk report outlines an action plan towards implementing a Nordic secure digital infrastructure for health data - the Nordic Commons. The report is the outcome of two-year effort aiming to propose ways to increase Nordic cooperation on health data.
Read moreResearch is first rate, new report shows
17.12.2019
The scientific level of Nordic educational research carried out in the first phase of NordForsk’s education programme was very high, according to a new evaluation report. The evaluation also shows that the research has helped to strengthen the field of educational research throughout the Nordic region.
Read more- 17.12.2019 New research on societal security to focus on global trends
- 05.12.2019 Four research projects to enhance sustainability in Nordic cities
- 03.12.2019 NordForsk receives record number of pre-proposals after interdisciplinary research call
