Rune Halvorsen

Rune Halvorsen is a Professor in Social Policy at the Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Institute of Social Work under the Faculty of Social Sciences. He co-leads the Center for Digitalization, Culture and Society (CEDIC) and chairs the Norwegian Research School on Digitalisation, Culture and Society (DIGIT).

• Research Focus: European welfare policy, social citizenship, disability policy, labor market inclusion, and digitalization in public services.
• Projects: Coordinated EUROSHIP (Horizon 2020 funded) and contributed to initiatives like SWINS, DISCIT, SINOPO, and HARBOR.
• Publications: 50+ scientific papers, including studies on Chinese e-governance accessibility and comparative youth labor market transitions during the pandemic.
• Leadership: Co-leader of ESPAnet’s Nordic section and board member of the International Sociological Association’s RC19 (Poverty, Social Welfare, and Social Policy).

His work bridges welfare policy analysis, digital inclusion, and cross-national comparative studies, emphasizing social resilience and equity in the digital economy.