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Fritt Ord to grant MNOK 100 to promote Norwegian journalism
Press release – 5 September 2017
Master's knowledge to the people
What: Writing workshop for recipients of the Freedom of Expression Foundation’s student research grants
When: Monday, 4 September 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New report: Boundary Struggles
The main findings and conclusions from the project ‘The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway 2015–2017’ are now available in Norwegian in a brief report.
Fritt Ord bevilger 1,85 millioner til formidling av norske klassikere
Call for the Autumn 2017 applications to the Perspektivy programme is now open
We warmly invite journalists based anywhere in Russia, Eastern Europe or Central Asia with over three years experience to apply for the series of workshops on “Reporting skills in the digital era” organised by ‘Perspektivy’, (Программа “Перспективы”). The workshops aim to develop skills on news reporting and how best to promote it in the challenging environment of the digital era.
Call for applications from libraries 2017-18: The Norwegian literary canon
Is there a common Norwegian literary canon? Which canonised works continue to be relevant today? Is popular literature accorded insufficient attention when the best books are named? Which works and authorships would the libraries like to promote? Which publications of today will be the classics of tomorrow? How can libraries promote important Norwegian literature through new activities and initiatives?
Fritt Ord acquires the building that houses the House of Literature
Journalism, media markets and new technology – trends and predictions for 2017
Fritt Ord and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism invite the public to the launch of an annual media survey, the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, and a debate on new trends in the Norwegian media landscape, on Monday, 26 June 2017, from 5.00-7.00 p.m. at Fritt Ord’s premises in Uranienborgveien 2, Oslo.
New website for research on freedom of expression
This week Fritt Ord is relaunching its website at ytringsfrihet.no. The website features all the major freedom of expression surveys carried out by Fritt Ord, as well as information about events and news items related to new research in this field.
Whistleblowing, freedom of expression and the culture of free speech in the public sector
What: Breakfast meeting about whistleblowing (Fritt Ord in collaboration with Fafo)
When: Thursday, 22 June 8.30-10.00 a.m., with a simple breakfast from 8.00
Where: The Fritt Ord Foundation’s premises, Uranienborgveien 2
New website about whistle-blowing and freedom of expression at work
This week, the Fritt Ord Foundation launched a new website about whistle-blowing and freedom of expression at work. Hvaervarsling.no features a collection of relevant information about whistle-blowing and freedom of expression at work all in one place. Here, you will find information about research and news, guidelines and legislation, as well as links to relevant organisations that are working with whistle-blowing. This information is currently spread across many different websites. Fritt Ord has recognised the need for a comprehensive list of the information available about whistle-blowing and freedom of expression in Norway’s world of work.
Fritt Ord awards 10 new grants to critics
The Fritt Ord Foundation recently awarded 10 new annual grants to critics in the amount of NOK 200 000 each for the period from August 2017 to August 2018.
Boundaries of the public sphere: Do exclusion and self-censorship pose a threat to freedom of expression?
The Institute for Social Research and Fritt Ord invite the public to the Closing Conference for the project entitled ‘The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway 2015–2017’ and the launch of the book Boundary Struggles: Contestations of Free Speech in the Norwegian Public Sphere at the House of Literature, Friday, 9 June 2017, 10.30 a.m.-3.45 p.m.
Boundaries of the public sphere: Do exclusion and self-censorship pose a threat to freedom of expression?
The Institute for Social Research and Fritt Ord invite the public to the Closing Conference for the project entitled ‘The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway 2015–2017’ and the launch of the book Boundary Struggles: Contestations of Free Speech in the Norwegian Public Sphere at the House of Literature, Friday, 9 June 2017, 10.30 a.m.-3.45 p.m.
The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway 2015–2017 - some main findings from the book
Press Release, 8 June 2017