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.
Where possible, the steering comittee comprises two representatives from each of the Nordic countries if possible. Participation is self-financed.
Convenor: Per-Åke Rosvall (SWE)
The steering committee is tasked with the following responsibilities:
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:
Mahtab Beigi, PhD-student
Department of Applied Educational Science, Umeå University
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.
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.
NorNet Seminar
November 2020
Critical perspectives on agency and social justice in transitions and career development
International conference, 23 - 24 October 2019, DPU, Aarhus University
Transitions, career learning and career management skills. Multi-disciplinary and critical perspectives
International conference, 19 - 20 October 19-20, 2017, Stockholm University
There is a journal associated with the network, The Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and Guidance. The journal publishes articles on the individual´s relation to education and work, focusing broadly on career transitions and guidance in institutional, social and policy context. Please visit the journals webpage for reading articles and submissions.
Educarium, University of Turku, Finland
Conference theme: The Politics of Educational and Working Life Transitions: Intersectional perspectives
NoRNet network-seminar, 6th October 2022, Online
9.30-10
Welcome (opening words by the organiser Janne Varjo and from board members Tero & Anna-Maija
10-11.30
1-2 research based presentations & talks, shared discussions (from Helsinki research group & networks)
11.30-12.30
Lunch
12.30-13.30
Discussion about the network’s future and its organisational principles (Per-Åke NoRNet convener)
13.30-14
The journal: what’s going on? (NJTCG editorial team)
14-14.30
The conference 2023: what’s going on? (Tero & Anna-Maija)
14.30-15
The closing and shared discussion
Career in the post-welfare society: Precariousness, work migration and transitions
6.-7. October 2021
International conference in at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
More information please contact Inga H. Andreassen
Lektor/Associate professor, Departement of Applied Educational Science, Umeå University
E: per-ake.rosvall@umu.se
T: +46 (0)90 786 56 00
