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Call for the Autumn 2017 applications to the Perspektivy programme is now open

August 6 2017

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

June 29 2017

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

June 28 2017

Journalism, media markets and new technology – trends and predictions for 2017

June 26 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

June 23 2017

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

June 22 2017

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

June 19 2017

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

June 16 2017

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?

June 9 2017

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?

June 9 2017

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

June 8 2017

Press Release, 8 June 2017

Islam in Norway - Young voices

May 29 2017

Fritt Ord invites the public to attend the event entitled “”http://www.facebook.com/events/1789557768026875/“>Islam in Norway – Young voices on freedom of expression, identity, equality and acceptance of faith”, Monday, 29 May, 7.00 p.m.-9 p.m. at the House of Literature.

Islam in Norway - Young voices

May 29 2017

Fritt Ord invites the public to attend the event entitled “”http://www.facebook.com/events/1789557768026875/“>Islam in Norway – Young voices on freedom of expression, identity, equality and acceptance of faith”, Monday, 29 May, 7.00 p.m.-9 p.m. at the House of Literature.

Utlysning: Den gode kritikken 2017

May 19 2017

Extra funds for journalism in 2016

May 12 2017
The Fritt Ord Foundation invites applications for the programme ‘Quality Journalism in a New Era’. Up to 10 MNOK will be awarded annually in 2016 and 2017.

Fritt Ords Pris 2017 tildelt Dag og Tid

May 8 2017