About the group
The Faculty of Law has a long tradition of migration research, and a larger research environment has been important for fostering the academic development of migration law in Norway.
At an international level, migration research is a well-established field within legal science and other disciplines. In Norway, there is migration research across several scientific disciplines and interdisciplinary efforts.
The research group has maintained contact with these entities and has further developed analyses of legal issues related to migration based on Norwegian, Nordic, and international law. The research questions addressed within the group have made significant contributions to this field.
Migration Law – Across Borders and Traditional Fields of Study
Two characteristics of migration law are that it inherently crosses both national borders and traditional fields of study. The presence of international law is of great significance, and migration law encompasses areas such as public international law, public law, EU law, administrative law, procedural law, and labour law. The research group thus focuses on migration in a broad sense.
As a phenomenon, migration is multifaceted, involving legal, social, demographic, political, and economic aspects. Migration is also a highly controversial topic that, on a deeper level, raises questions about fundamental evaluations, exclusion and inclusion, and basic human rights. At an international level, migration research is a well-established field within legal science and other disciplines. In Norway as well, migration research exists across several scientific disciplines and interdisciplinary initiatives, and the research group will ensure continued contact with these.
Objectives
The objective of the research group has been to elevate the status of issues relating to migration law in academia and to foster greater interest in these matters among researchers and students.
The group's work has also contributed to increased knowledge among lawmakers, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders regarding how migration law should be interpreted, understood, and applied.
Activities
An overview of activities in Norwegian and English can be found on the Norwegian website.
Duration
The research group was active between 2019 and 2022.
The work of the research group has been continued in the thematic group on migration.