Nordic Research Network on Transitions, Career and Guidance

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The Nordic Research Network on Transitions, Career and Guidance (NoRnet) is a network of active researchers in the Nordic region. The network’s core objectives are to 1) strengthen research collaboration among research environments in the Nordic countries; 2) support international collaboration on topics important to the Nordic countries through a biennial international conference and network seminars; and 3) disseminate research results, inspire international research development and increase international awareness of Nordic research on transitions, career and guidance.

The steering committee

Where possible, the steering comittee comprises two representatives from each of the Nordic countries if possible. Participation is self-financed.

Convenor: Michael Lindblad (SWE)

  • Hassan Sharif (SWE)
  • Per-Åke Rosvall (SWE), who is co-opted to the funding committee
  • Rie Thomsen (DK)
  • Randi Boelskifte Skovhus (DK)
  • Erik Hagaseth Haug (NO)
  • Inga H Andreassen (NO)
  • Tero Järvinen (FI)
  • Anna-Maija Niemi (FI)
  • Sif Einarsdottir (IS)

The steering committee is tasked with the following responsibilities:

  • Compile information from national research networks
  • Disseminate information to network members, including national research networks
  • Explore funding opportunities related to network activities
  • Encourage research collaboration, joint articles, anthologies, special issues, joint funding applications
  • Provide doctoral students and junior researchers with access to an international network of leading researchers
  • Inform and inspire Nordic policymaking processes concerning transitions, career and guidance based on research findings within the network
  • Encourage participation in ECADOC and the organisation of Nordic doctoral courses in the field of transitions, career and guidance
  • Encourage comparative studies
  • Encourage PhD projects
  • Maintain contact with the editorial board currently working to establish a Nordic Journal for our field of research.

How do I join the network?

The network is open to active researchers in the field of educational and labour market transitions, careers and career guidance. 

If you want to join the Nordic Research Network on Transitions, Career and Guidance, please contact:

 

Michael Lindblad

Lektor/Associate professor

Dept. of Applied Educational Science

Umeå University

michael.lindblad@umu.se

+46 (0)90 786 65 05

for more information. You will need to submit your institutional affiliation, a list of key publications and a link to a homepage outlining your research interests. Participation is self-financed.

Activities

The Nordic Research Network on Transitions, Career and Guidance (NoRNet) organises a biennial international research conference on a topic that is central to research in the Nordic region. Papers are invited from the international research community and subject to a double-blind peer review process. This conference is open to researchers from all over the world. Besides paper presentations, the conference offers the opportunity to receive feedback on new ideas for research and research in progress.

The network meets annually, either in conjunction with the biennial international research conference organised by NoRNet and open to all scholars or, in alternate years, for a research seminar for the members of NoRNet.

 

Previous activities, conferences and events

The international conference “Transitions, career learning and career management skills. Multi-disciplinary and critical perspectives”, October 19-20, 2017, Stockholm University

 

Events

2020

5.-6. november

Seminar at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

2021

NoRNet-conference at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. 

More information please contact Erik Hagaseth Haug 

Contact

Michael Lindblad

Lektor/Associate professor
Dept. of Applied Educational Science
Umeå University

michael.lindblad@umu.se

+46 (0)90 786 65 05

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Revised 14.11.2019