The main project of the institution is the Academic Network groups. It is a change for local students to meet refugees on a regular basis and to have academic discussions. During this presentation, participants will get an answer to the following questions:

• How did HiOA respond to the refugee crisis that took place during the late summer of 2015?


• Where did the initiatives come from and how did HiOA implement the efforts?


• What was the response of our staff, students and not least the refugees?


• How did we collaborate with other HE institutions and the City of Oslo?


• What will the future bring for the Academic Dugnad?