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Winter Update from NIVA: Courses, Webinars & Your 2027 Ideas

Dear NIVA friends,

We hope 2026 has started well for you! As we step into another year of shared learning and collaboration, we are delighted to share some updates from NIVA – including upcoming courses and key opportunities to get involved.

With only a few days left until the deadline, we would like to remind you of the opportunity to propose new NIVA courses for the 2027 programme. We welcome both well-established course concepts and new ideas that contribute to the development of occupational health and safety across the Nordic region. Proposals for webinars can be submitted at any time throughout the year – so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have an idea!

NIVA’s 2026 course year has already started with several successful online webinars and an onsite course in Oslo. Registration is now open for many more events this spring and autumn!

We are also pleased to share that three new webinar recordings are available online, offering practical insights you can access at any time.

Thank you all for being part of the NIVA network. We look forward to learning, connecting, and growing together in 2026!

Kind regards,
Henrik and the NIVA team
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Last Chance to Propose a Course
– deadline 28 February
Do you have an idea for a course or webinar related to occupational health and safety? We’re calling for proposals for our 2027 programme! Whether your idea is fully formed or still taking shape, we’d love to hear from you.

NIVA handles all logistics – from participant communication to on-site coordination – and covers expenses for course leaders and lecturers.

Submit your proposal by 28 February 2026.

Please also note that proposals for webinars can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
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Explore NIVA’s Spring Courses
We’re excited to share this year’s Spring 2026 course offerings from NIVA – carefully designed to bridge research and practice in occupational health and safety. Each programme delivers in-depth insights, evidence-based frameworks, and practical tools tailored for researchers, practitioners, and experts across sectors. These onsite courses also offer excellent opportunities for professional networking and real-world application of current research.


Workers in the Cold
24–26 March 2026, Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø, Norway
Registration deadline: 20 February 2026

This three-day course provides an in-depth understanding of how cold environments affect human performance, health, and safety at work. Participants will explore physiological and psychological responses to cold exposure, risk assessment methods, and practical strategies for prevention and protection. Through scientific insights and real-world examples, the course supports the development of safer and more effective work practices in cold climates.

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Safety Culture and Safety Behaviours in Military Operations
14–15 April 2026, Scandic Linköping City, Linköping, Sweden
Registration deadline: 12 March 2026

This two-day course explores the key theoretical concepts and empirical research on safety culture and safety behaviours within military organisations, emphasising how these factors influence safe and healthy work environments in high-risk operations. Participants will discuss leadership influences, organisational resilience, and practical interventions, using real-life case studies to deepen application.

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Work Disability Prevention – Bridging Research and Practice
15–17 April 2026, Scandic Star Sollentuna, Stockholm, Sweden
Registration deadline: 13 March 2026

Work disability – from reduced performance at work to sickness absence – places significant burdens on individuals, workplaces, and societies. This course brings together multidisciplinary perspectives to help participants understand current research, key risk factors, intervention strategies, and the challenges of applying evidence in practice. Expect interactive discussions on how research and practice can inform prevention strategies and policy.

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Occupational Health Research Using Job Exposure Matrices (JEM)
28–29 April 2026, STAMI, Oslo, Norway
Registration deadline: 12 March 2026

Enhance your occupational health research skills with this focused course on job exposure matrices (JEM) – tools that enrich registry data with exposure estimates and improve the quality of epidemiological studies. Participants will learn about constructing, validating, and applying JEM across contexts, as well as their value in cross-national research collaborations aimed at improving working conditions and health outcomes.


Effective Strategies for Healthcare Leaders: Enhancing Well-Being at Work
6–7 May 2026, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Registration deadline: 30 March 2026

Healthcare leaders operate in dynamic environments shaped by workforce shortages, well-being challenges, and shifting organisational demands. This course – linked to the Novo Symposium 2026 – offers evidence-based insights into leadership practices that support employee well-being and organisational resilience. Through interactive sessions and peer exchange, participants will gain practical strategies for strengthening leadership effectiveness in healthcare settings.

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Occupational Safety Promotion in the Construction Industry
19–21 May 2026, Quality Hotel View, Malmö, Sweden
Registration deadline: 16 April 2026

Construction sites are inherently complex work environments with diverse workforces and a mix of subcontractors, making safety promotion both critical and challenging. This course combines research evidence with case studies, group work, and expert input to explore how safety culture, leadership, and practical interventions can be used to strengthen occupational safety on sites of various sizes.


Occupational Health in the Seafood Industry
9–11 June 2026, Radisson Blu Bodø, Bodø, Norway
Registration deadline: 8 May 2026

Focusing on a sector with unique health and safety challenges, this course covers physical, biological, chemical, and psychosocial risk factors in the seafood value chain. Participants will examine work in seafood processing, cold exposure, allergens, noise, and organisational conditions – including the effects of contract types and workforce diversity – while gaining practical strategies for improving health, safety, and well-being in this industry.
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Join NIVA’s free Webinars spring 2026
NIVA invites you to take part in a series of free online webinars during spring 2026, offering up-to-date knowledge and practical perspectives on occupational health, safety, and sustainable working life. More webinars may be announced later!


Employers and Inclusive Working Life: Nordic Perspectives on Disability and Work
12th of March 2026 at 13–14.30 CET
Online webinar, Zoom
Registration deadline: 10 March 2026

This webinar explores how workplace inclusion for people with disabilities is understood and enacted in Nordic contexts. Drawing on recent research from Denmark and Norway, the session highlights factors that shape successful inclusion — including employer practices, flexibility, leadership, and structural norms — and discusses how policies and workplace cultures can support more equitable opportunities for all. The webinar is designed for researchers, policymakers, employers and practitioners engaged in inclusive working life and disability policy.

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Disability, Remote Work and Flexible Working Life
23rd of April 2026 at 13–14.45 CET
Online webinar, Zoom
Registration deadline: 21 April 2026

This webinar focuses on the intersection of disability, remote work and flexible forms of employment. It looks at how evolving work arrangements can both create opportunities and pose challenges for inclusion, accessibility and participation in working life — especially for people with disabilities. Key themes include the benefits and barriers associated with remote and flexible work, and how employers and organisations can foster more accessible and supportive work environments for diverse needs.

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Recorded Webinars Now Available Online
Missed a NIVA webinar or want to revisit a session? You can now access NIVA’s recorded webinars on our website under Online material. Explore practical insights and expert perspectives on key topics within occupational health and safety – whenever it suits you.
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Reminder: Apply for Nordic–Baltic Funding
– deadline 31 March 2026
Are you from one of the Baltic countries and interested in participating in NIVA’s courses around the Nordic region?

The new call for the Nordic–Baltic Mobility Programme for Civil Servants and Public Institutions is now open. The programme supports mobility and networking between public institutions in all NB8 countries. Civil servants and public-sector employees in the Nordic and Baltic countries can apply.
Learn more & Apply
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We look forward to seeing you at our NIVA events!
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