Scientific Research Under Warfare Conditions in Ukraine and Palestine
Date: 26 January 2026
Location: OsloMET, Pilestredet 46, 0167 Oslo
This workshop brings together researchers, practitioners, and academic partners to discuss how research communities operate, adapt, and collaborate under wartime and displacement conditions. The program highlights practical experiences, challenges, and strategies for supporting researchers working in — or affected by — conflict environments.
Workshop Goals
The workshop explores:
- Tools and strategies to motivate and sustain research during wartime
- Opportunities for participation in local and international research networks
- Research priorities related to survival, resilience, and community needs
- Challenges faced by researchers inside and outside conflict zones
- The role of international cooperation and joint research initiatives
- Lessons learned from case studies and best practices
- Gender-related challenges in research participation and mobility
- Strategies to improve research environments and logistics
| Time | Session / Activity | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 12:35 – 12:55 | Presentation | Impacts of war on academic institutions and the role of universities in survival, recovery, and reconstruction |
| 12:55 – 13:15 | Presentation | Strengthening institutional research capacity through international collaboration |
| 13:15 – 13:35 | Presentation | Research priorities and thematic alignment in crisis conditions |
| 13:35 – 13:50 | Presentation | Strategies for conducting research under wartime and displacement conditions |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | Coffee Break | — |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Presentation | Experiences of displaced and at-risk researchers and academic mobility challenges |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Presentation | University resilience and international research cooperation |
| 14:50 – 15:10 | Presentation | Academic and professional networks for recovery and collaboration |
| 15:10 – 15:30 | Presentation | Challenges in data collection and governance during conflict |
| 15:30 – 15:50 | Coffee Break | — |
| 15:50 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion | Cross-regional reflections, ethics, support mechanisms, and future collaboration |
Contact
Project coordination
Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
Email: forward-project@oslomet.no
Website: https://uni.oslomet.no/forward