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Faculty of Social Sciences
Social science studies human interaction, social systems, and society. The Faculty of Social Science consists of four institutes.
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Research
Our research centres, research groups and opportunities within research education (PhD).
News from the faculty
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Personal involvement does not equal effective aid May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Volunteer work requires personal involvement, but it should not become a personal development project.
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Digitalisation makes it easier to achieve climate goals May 15, 2024 2:01 PM
Countries across the world generate a vast amount of data while reporting on their initiatives to address climate issues. This presents both challenges and opportunities.
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New book explores how bureaucracy impacts democracy Oct. 3, 2023 12:00 AM
“We cannot truly understand democracy unless we simultaneously grasp how bureaucracy functions,” says Professor Jarle Trondal.