It is entirely possible for foreign researchers to undertake external assignments such as examining or supervising without this being an obstacle to a residence permit. That was the conclusion reached when Forskerforbundet raised the issue in a meeting with UDI.
Forskerforbundet has taken the initiative to meet with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) to address the situation of foreign researchers who are denied residence permits after grading assignments or other external assignments.
Last week, the Higher Education and Research Standing Committee (HERSC) met online to discuss how unions can shape the future of European Higher Education and Research.
Forskerforbundet have received several inquiries regarding problems with residency applications after grading assignments.
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The Brain Power Award is given to one or more members of Forskerforbundet who, through their knowledge-based work, have made significant contributions to society. The deadline for nominating candidates is September 8, 2025.
Statistics Norway (SSB) is now sending out a time use survey to all academic staff in the university and university college sector. – We encourage our members to respond to this, says Steinar A. Sæther, president of Forskerforbundet.
– We went into the negotiations demanding real wage growth and everything distributed locally, and that's what we got, summarizes Unio state leader Steinar A. Sæther.
Forskerforbundet's Chief Advisor Jorunn Dahl Norgård takes over the position of Chair of HERSC, a European collaboration committee for trade unions in research and higher education.
Academic freedom has contributed to the extraordinary resilience of democracy in the Nordic countries, success in technological and societal innovation, and a high Nordic quality of life. But this legacy is now at risk, a fresh report from Nordic academic unions shows.
We express full support and solidarity with our colleagues in American research and higher education institutions in their fight against Trump’s anti-knowledge policies.
