Irene Levin

Irene Levin is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Centre for Senior Citizen Staff. Her work bridges sociology, social work, and historical memory, with a strong focus on the Holocaust, gender, and qualitative methodologies. She is deeply engaged in both academic and public discourse, contributing extensively to research, textbooks, and media dissemination.

Research Interests: Her research spans Qualitative Methods, Holocaust Studies, History of Social Work, Gender, and Intercultural Relations. She investigates how trauma is silently transmitted across generations, particularly in Norwegian Jewish families, and explores the theoretical and practical foundations of social work. Her work often combines sociological theory with historical analysis.

Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on memory, silence, and identity. Articles and books from 2022 to 2024 analyze Holocaust survivors in Norway, wartime police complicity, postwar Jewish weddings, and public attitudes toward Jews and Muslims. These works reveal a trajectory centered on historical justice, social integration, and the psychosocial dimensions of collective memory.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: While no direct mention of Ph.D. students is made, her leadership in major research reports—such as the 2022 study on attitudes toward Jews and Muslims—suggests involvement in funded projects and likely mentorship of junior researchers. Her extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate a strong research profile with potential grant support from Norwegian research councils.

Labs and Research Groups: She is associated with knowledge development in social work through her work in the Centre for Senior Citizen Staff and her contributions to the theoretical foundation of social case work. Her research often involves collaborative teams, as seen in multi-author reports and textbooks.