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There has been an increase in cases of cheating in examinations at several Norwegian universities. 37 cases will be examined at the University of Agder while the University of Tromsø reported that they had encountered more cheating in examinations at the beginning of the year than last year, with 17 cases this year compared to 8 last year.

Two Norwegian politicians face plagiarism accusations regarding their master's theses, leading to investigations by their universities. The scandals have sparked debates over academic integrity, with calls for stricter penalties for plagiarism. The incidents have also raised concerns about the treatment of students versus politicians and the need for national regulations on plagiarism. Experts stress the importance of promoting ethical research norms and integrity within universities.