Research Profile

The Department of Sociology have long traditions for empirical research on different societal problems, with a special focus on problems concerning social inequality.

The department has three main profile groups. These groups organize research seminars, guest lectures and other activities at the department.

Welfare, Inequality and Life Course
Migration, Environment and Development
Work, Knowledge, Economy and Education

In addition to these groups, several researchers at the department are also active in the research unit IMER/UiB (International Migration and Ethnic Relations).

24.09.2013