Two days on digitalisation and the future of workDIGIT’s PhD course “The Twin Transition: Digitalization and the World of Work” took place in Oslo on 29–30 October 2026.

PhD candidates met at the University of Oslo and the Institute for Social Research to explore how digital technologies such as AI are changing work, organisations and labour market governance. The course also looked at the green transition, including the environmental footprint of new technologies.Participants presented their own research and received feedback from peers and the course organisers.

Guest speakers from the public sector and social partners shared how digitalisation and automation play out in practice.The course was led by Helena Seibicke (ARENA, University of Oslo), together with Kari Steen-Johnsen (Institute for Social Research), Janis Umblijs (NOVA, OsloMet) and Ines Wagner (ARENA, University of Oslo). We thank the organisers, our hosts and all participants for two engaging days.Participants who complete the course essay will receive a course diploma.

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