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24.08.2026
Brings PhD candidates together
Five regional gatherings, a national conference, and perhaps a dedicated union network. Forskerforbundet is stepping up its efforts to strengthen the rights of PhD candidates. "If we are to be the leading trade union for knowledge workers, we must be relevant to those who are at the very beginning of their research careers," says Hilde Gunn Slottemo.
11.08.2026
Uncertainty and pressure characterize many young researchers
Only 1 in 4 young researchers would recommend a research career to other young people, a new report shows. "This is a big problem for our society if young people lose faith in the research profession," says Steinar A. Sæther.
22.06.2026
A clear yes in the state sector referendum
90 percent of Unio's members in the state voted yes in the referendum. "Now the work begins to distribute the wage funds in about 200 state-owned enterprises," says chief negotiator Steinar A. Sæther in Unio.
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