The project, led by UiO, will be carried out in close collaboration with Maksym Obrizan at Kyiv School of Economics.
Godager emphasizes that the initiative is more than a purely academic project:
“It is grounded in principles of mutual learning and knowledge exchange, while also helping to position Norway as a knowledge partner for Ukraine at a critical stage in the country’s development,” says Godager, adding:
“In the coming years, we will build expertise on how the health sector in Ukraine is organized. The knowledge we develop will be valuable for students, public administration, and industry stakeholders who wish to contribute to Ukraine’s recovery.”
Read the HK-dir story: Programme for Ukraine Competence – Multi-year Funding 2025
The partnership between the two institutions is already off to a strong start, with active, two-way sharing of knowledge and experience. In April 2025, Godager received seed funding for his Ukraine initiative from the Faculty of Medicine:
Read the story: Ukraine funding awarded to Geir Godager, April 2025 (UiO)
“Congratulations to Professor Geir Godager on securing support for this important project. Godager’s dedication to Ukraine is a powerful reminder that our societal mission extends beyond national borders. The Institute of Health and Society has extensive experience in building knowledge both nationally and internationally,” says Elin Olaug Rosvold, Head of the Institute of Health and Society.
Project highlights
- New master’s-level course on Ukraine’s health system
- Scholarships for students writing master’s theses on Ukraine’s health sector
- A website featuring teaching materials and knowledge resources
- A textbook on Ukraine’s health system to be published in Norwegian, English, and Ukrainian
- A series of seminars, conferences, and guest lectures on Ukraine’s health system