Riina Kiik
About
I was born in Tartu, Estonia. In 2006, I earned a PhD in social policy and administration from the University of Tartu in Estonia. Since September 2007, I have been employed at NTNU. I was the head of the Department of Social Work and Health Science from January 10, 2013, to December 31, 2016, and from January 1, 2017, to July 31, 2021, at the Department of Social Work. From January 2025, I have been elected as the president of NASSW (Nordic Association of Schools of Social Work). Since 2022, I have been the leader of NFO (National Professional Body) for social work and welfare studies at UHR. Between 1985-1990, I studied history at the University of Tartu and graduated as a history teacher. In the early 1990s, I moved to Stockholm to study at the School of Social Work at Stockholm University, where I completed a master's degree in 1997. In August 1997, I started as a lecturer at the University of Tartu. I have participated in many evaluation projects under the Ministry of Social Affairs in Estonia. I have also worked as an interpreter and translator in theater contexts and when Estonia applied for EU membership in 2000-2003. Additionally, I have many years of experience with Nordic colleagues in adult education.
Publications
2025
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Huiskes, Fleurtje;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Navigating daily life in Norwegian society: immigrants’ integration through voluntary organizations.
Nordic Social Work Research
Academic article
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Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen;
Ellingsen, Ingunn Tollisen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Understanding substance use patterns among adolescent girls in Norway through the lens of mattering.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
2023
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Sirotkina, Reeli;
Kiik, Riina;
Kriisk, Kersti;
Mitendorf, Airi.
(2023)
Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2022
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Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2022)
Samarbejdsutfordring i praksisforskning- et norsk eksempel.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2021
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Wenaas, Merethe;
Andersson, Helle Wessel;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
User involvement in interprofessional team meetings within services for substance use disorders.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
-
Wenaas, Merethe;
Bahl, Nina Kavita Heggen;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
Patient Assessments of the Factors Facilitating and Impeding User Involvement During the First Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment.
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
Academic article
2019
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Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2019)
Support on the way to adulthood: challenges in the transition between social welfare systems.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
2018
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Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø;
Kiik, Riina;
Juul, Randi.
(2018)
Children’s encounters with professionals – recognition and respect during collaboration.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll;
Kiik, Riina;
Sandoval, Hugo.
(2018)
The role of social workers under neoliberal ideology at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV).
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2016
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Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2016)
Nurses’ emotional challenges in providing
home care in Norway.
The Nordic Journal of Nursing Research (NJNR)
Academic article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Kiik, Riina;
Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2016)
Constructing togetherness throughout the phases of dementia:
a qualitative study exploring how spouses maintain relationships
with partners with dementia who live in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
2015
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Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Forlenget barndom og forlenget foreldreskap.
Fontene forskning
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Do we need book reviews?.
Nordic Social Work Research
Editorial
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Aspen, Harald;
Daugstad, Karoline;
Kiik, Riina;
Ringdal, Kristen;
Rismark, Marit;
Ulleberg, Hans Petter.
(2015)
NTNU og samfunnsvitenskapene.
Feature article
2014
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Førsund, Linn Hege;
Skovdahl, Kirsti;
Kiik, Riina;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2014)
The loss of a shared lifetime: a qualitative study exploring spouses’ experiences of losing couplehood with their partner with dementia living in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
2013
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Aasback, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll.
(2013)
Brukermedvirkning i arbeidsevnevurderingen.
Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning
Academic article
-
Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
Selv om jeg ikke følte meg rolig inni: En kvalitativ studie om hjemmesykepleieres følelsesmessige utfordringer.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
-
Nygård, Kristin;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
NAV-mottaket – en arena for fagutvikling?.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2012
-
Grønningsæter, Arne Backer;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Implementing social policy - social workers' experience from Estonia and Norway :.
Journal of Comparative Social Work
Academic article
-
Juberg, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Johansen, Per Erling.
(2012)
"Alt henger på boligen- vi får ikke gjort noe uten den": Sosialfaglige utfordringer blant ungdom ( 16-23) i Trondheim som har rusvansker og boligbehov.
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
Report
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Tronvoll, Inger Marii;
Wangberg, Roar;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Kan filosofikurs styrke grunnlaget for brukermedvirkning hos unge sosialhjelpsmottagere?.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2011
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Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2011)
Integrasjon mellom teori og praksis.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2011)
Inger Marii Tronvoll 60 år - et festskrift.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Report
2009
-
Kiik, Riina;
Sirotkina, Reeli.
(2009)
Üliõpilased ja nende juhendajad sotsiaaltöö praktikast Tartu Ülikoolis ja Sør-Trøndelagi kolledžis.
Sotsiaaltöö
Academic article
-
Grønningsæter, Arne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
'My work is exciting' - social workers in Estonia compared to Norway.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
Et viktig bidrag til faglitteraturen.
Fontene forskning
Book review
2008
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
HiST og HUSK
Report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis- kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
NTNU Trykk
NTNU Trykk
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
HiST og HUSK
Report
Journal publications
-
Huiskes, Fleurtje;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Navigating daily life in Norwegian society: immigrants’ integration through voluntary organizations.
Nordic Social Work Research
Academic article
-
Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen;
Ellingsen, Ingunn Tollisen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Understanding substance use patterns among adolescent girls in Norway through the lens of mattering.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
-
Wenaas, Merethe;
Andersson, Helle Wessel;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
User involvement in interprofessional team meetings within services for substance use disorders.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
-
Wenaas, Merethe;
Bahl, Nina Kavita Heggen;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
Patient Assessments of the Factors Facilitating and Impeding User Involvement During the First Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment.
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
Academic article
-
Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2019)
Support on the way to adulthood: challenges in the transition between social welfare systems.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø;
Kiik, Riina;
Juul, Randi.
(2018)
Children’s encounters with professionals – recognition and respect during collaboration.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2016)
Nurses’ emotional challenges in providing
home care in Norway.
The Nordic Journal of Nursing Research (NJNR)
Academic article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Kiik, Riina;
Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2016)
Constructing togetherness throughout the phases of dementia:
a qualitative study exploring how spouses maintain relationships
with partners with dementia who live in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
-
Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Forlenget barndom og forlenget foreldreskap.
Fontene forskning
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Do we need book reviews?.
Nordic Social Work Research
Editorial
-
Aspen, Harald;
Daugstad, Karoline;
Kiik, Riina;
Ringdal, Kristen;
Rismark, Marit;
Ulleberg, Hans Petter.
(2015)
NTNU og samfunnsvitenskapene.
Feature article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Skovdahl, Kirsti;
Kiik, Riina;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2014)
The loss of a shared lifetime: a qualitative study exploring spouses’ experiences of losing couplehood with their partner with dementia living in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
-
Aasback, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll.
(2013)
Brukermedvirkning i arbeidsevnevurderingen.
Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning
Academic article
-
Grønningsæter, Arne Backer;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Implementing social policy - social workers' experience from Estonia and Norway :.
Journal of Comparative Social Work
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina;
Sirotkina, Reeli.
(2009)
Üliõpilased ja nende juhendajad sotsiaaltöö praktikast Tartu Ülikoolis ja Sør-Trøndelagi kolledžis.
Sotsiaaltöö
Academic article
-
Grønningsæter, Arne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
'My work is exciting' - social workers in Estonia compared to Norway.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
Et viktig bidrag til faglitteraturen.
Fontene forskning
Book review
Part of book/report
-
Sirotkina, Reeli;
Kiik, Riina;
Kriisk, Kersti;
Mitendorf, Airi.
(2023)
Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2022)
Samarbejdsutfordring i praksisforskning- et norsk eksempel.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll;
Kiik, Riina;
Sandoval, Hugo.
(2018)
The role of social workers under neoliberal ideology at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV).
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nygård, Kristin;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
NAV-mottaket – en arena for fagutvikling?.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Tronvoll, Inger Marii;
Wangberg, Roar;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Kan filosofikurs styrke grunnlaget for brukermedvirkning hos unge sosialhjelpsmottagere?.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2011)
Integrasjon mellom teori og praksis.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
-
Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
Selv om jeg ikke følte meg rolig inni: En kvalitativ studie om hjemmesykepleieres følelsesmessige utfordringer.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
-
Juberg, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Johansen, Per Erling.
(2012)
"Alt henger på boligen- vi får ikke gjort noe uten den": Sosialfaglige utfordringer blant ungdom ( 16-23) i Trondheim som har rusvansker og boligbehov.
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
Report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2011)
Inger Marii Tronvoll 60 år - et festskrift.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
HiST og HUSK
Report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis- kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
NTNU Trykk
NTNU Trykk
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
HiST og HUSK
Report
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2025
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Academic lectureLydersen, Gina; Árnadóttir, Hervör Alma; Eriksen, Heidi Lie; Revheim, Cecilie; Lund, Janne; Kiik, Riina. (2025) "Education and Training for a Sustainable Future: Aligning with UN Sustainability Goals no. 4, 8 and 9". Bridging Communities: Building Sustainable Futures , Oslo 2025-10-05 - 2025-10-07
2024
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2024) DIGISAM- digitaalne suhtlemise kanal- uus viis profesionaalide koostöös. Forskningsgruppe møte ved TLU , Tallinn 2024-02-12 - 2024-02-14
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2024) DIGISAM- Digital Communication and Collaboration in Child and Family Service- case Norway. Forskningsgruppe møte ved Tampere Universitet 2024-06-27 - 2024-07-01
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Academic lectureEllingsen, Ingunn Tollisen; Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen; Kiik, Riina. (2024) The lifeworld of substance use among teenage girls. A Q methodological study of subjectivity. FORSA/NASSW 2024 Social Work as Emancipatory Practice , Gothenburg 2024-06-17 - 2024-06-19
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2024) Bærekraft og grønn omstilling- Er det sosialt arbeid?. Nordplus Nettverksmøte , Trondheim 2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06
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Academic lectureAasback, Anne Wullum; Kiik, Riina. (2024) Co-creating collaboration for inclusion of vulnerable children and youth through digital technology. FORSA Nordic conference , Gøteborg 2024-06-17 - 2024-06-20
2023
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Academic lectureSirotkina, Reeli; Kiik, Riina; Kriisk, Kersti; Mitendorf, Airi. (2023) Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia. FORSA confernece , Bodø 2023-06-14 - 2023-06-16
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Gjeitnes, Kirsti; Aasback, Anne Wullum; Vist, Gunnhild. (2023) Invest to workplace supervision: experiences from further education course for NAV employees. FORSA confernece , Bodø 2023-06-14 - 2023-06-16
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Kairiin, Nuudi; Sirotkina, Reeli. (2023) The significance of the professional journal for social work profession in Estonia- the co-creation of knowledge. FORSA confernece , Bodø 2023-06-14 - 2023-06-16
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2023) Sosialt arbeids posisjonering i NAV. Social arbete seminar ved Umeå Universitet , Umeå 2023-10-23 - 2023-10-26
2021
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø. (2021) Social work doctoral studies in Norway. European Conference on Social Work Education , Tallinn University (webinar) 2021-06-15 - 2021-06-18
2019
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Academic lectureAasback, Anne Wullum; Kiik, Riina. (2019) Information and communication technologies in social work practice. European social work research conference , Leuven 2019-04-10 - 2019-04-12
2016
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2016) Ektefeller som omsorgspersoner for sine partnere med demens. REHABILITERING OG KOMMUNAL OMSORG , Levanger 2016-10-05 - 2016-10-05
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Academic lectureTysnes, Ingunn Barmen; Kiik, Riina. (2016) Extended childhood” and “extended parenthood": challenges in Norwegian Child Welfare. EUSARF XVI conference: Shaping the Future , Oviedo 2016-09-13 - 2016-09-16
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Academic lectureMoe, Anne; Tronvoll, Inger Marii; Kiik, Riina. (2016) Samarbeid om praksis og kunnskapsutvikling i NAV. Decision, outcome and change , Køpenhavn 2016-11-07 - 2016-11-09
2015
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Academic lectureTronvoll, Inger Marii; Moe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2015) Revitalisation of social work with groups - a service developed in collaboration with users. 5th European Social Work Rese Conferens , Ljublana 2015-04-21 - 2015-04-24
2014
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Academic lectureVist, Gunnhild; Kiik, Riina. (2014) Language practices in written social work texts. ALAPP 4th conference Learning through and for professional practice , Geneva 2014-09-10 - 2014-09-12
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina. (2014) Do we need book reviwes?. FORSA and NASWW Nordic symposiumI in Search of Culture in Social Work , Malmö 2014-10-08 - 2014-10-10
2013
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2013) Praksisforskning: muligheter og utfordringer. Kunnskapsutvikling i NAV åpningsseminar 2013-09-05 - 2013-09-05
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InterviewKiik, Riina. (2013) Tre institutter med ulike valg. Universitetsavise Universitetsavise [Internet] 2013-12-19
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InterviewKiik, Riina; Aune, Vigdis. (2013) Ros til HF og SVT. Universitetsavise Universitetsavise [Internet] 2013-11-15
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InterviewKiik, Riina; Aune, Vigdis. (2013) Nominert til pris. Stjørdals Nytt Stjørdals Nytt [Journal] 2013-09-06
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Academic lectureKroken, Randi; Kiik, Riina. (2013) Transforming Norwegian Child Welfare. The 3rd European Conference for Social Work Research , Jyväskylä 2013-03-20 - 2013-03-22
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InterviewKiik, Riina; Aune, Vigdis. (2013) Hederlig omtale. Stjørdals Nytt Stjørdals Nytt [Journal] 2013-11-20
2012
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Academic lectureJuberg, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2012) Hidden population with “invisible” problems: How to establish a fruitful research partnership with the welfare system a in a project on youths aged 18-23 with substance – related problems and bad housing conditions. The 2nd International Conference on Practice Research in Social Work - Producing Robust Knowledge , University of Helsinki 2012-05-30 - 2012-05-31
2009
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Moe, Anne. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Nordisk konferanse "Sosialt arbeid som kunnskapssøkende prosess" 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-17
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Academic lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Kritisk refleksjon for å integrere teori og praksis. NSHK'23 Konferanse”Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden” , Bodø 2009-08-06 - 2009-08-08
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Moe, Anne. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. NSHK´s 23. konferanse ”Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden” , Bodø 2009-08-06 - 2009-08-08
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Academic lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Sosialt arbeid som kunnskapssøkende prosess , Oslo 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-16
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Academic lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden , Bodø 2009-08-06 - 2009-08-08
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Academic lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Kritisk refleksjon for å integrere teori og praksis. Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden , Bodø 2009-08-06 - 2009-08-08
2008
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Academic lectureKiik, Riina; Sirotkina, Reeli. (2008) What is best practice in social work? Social work students and their supervisor’s reflection on worksite learning in Estonia and in Norway. FORSA , Århus 2008-08-21 - 2008-08-24