Research for a sustainable knowledge society
NIFU's research forms the basis for decisions and path choices in education, research and innovation policy. The research is characterized by solid scientific quality, strong sector expertise and good insight into knowledge policy issues.
The pandemic hit women in academia hardest
March 6, 2026
On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, NIFU marks the day by highlighting new research findings from a recently completed project on how the pandemic affected Norwegian research.
New article: Children of immigrants do not benefit from vocational education
March 2, 2026
Vocational education is an important route into the labor market for students with low academic achievement, especially for boys. However, we know little about whether this also applies to students with an immigrant background.
Major changes in research activity in Antarctica
February 25, 2026
A new collaborative report provides an overview of who generates knowledge about Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, and how the efforts have developed over time.
New podcast episode: "The publishing system: from letter to stock exchange?"«
February 24, 2026
In this episode of NIFU's podcast series Kunnskapsfloker, we address a topic that has received a lot of attention recently – the scientific publishing system.
NHO's Competence Barometer 2025: Strategic work on competence development
February 23, 2026
Many companies experience a high level of unmet skills needs. At the same time, companies' work on skills development is very widespread, and many work strategically and systematically on skills development.
Complex factors influence sizing in higher education
February 12, 2026
A new NIFU study examines how five major higher education institutions organize their sizing work.