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.
NIFU seminar May 21, 2026: Subject renewal in vocational subjects – a vocational training system in tension
May 5, 2026
NIFU, OsloMet and Fafo invite you to a breakfast seminar about the final report from the evaluation of subject renewal in vocational subjects.
Welcome to the NIFU conference 2026 and summer party!
May 5, 2026
NIFU will hold its annual conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Factory Tøyen.
NIFU seminar May 5, 2026: What kind of school prepares students for college?
May 4, 2026
NIFU invites you to a report launch and discussion about KLAR2030: How to organize study preparation education programs so that students are best prepared for study?
Students experience school as a suitable arena for learning about public health and life skills
May 4, 2026
Students know the most about mental health and ill health, but call for more concrete teaching programs. High school students lack more knowledge about strategies for coping with life as a young adult.
Program areas provide more specialization
April 28, 2026
The introduction of program areas for study specialization, which came with the "Knowledge Boost" reform in 2006, led to fewer students choosing science subjects. However, the number of science subjects among the students who chose science subjects increased.
New podcast episode: Future Thinking – how should we think about the future?
April 23, 2026
In this episode of Kunnskapsfloker, we explore the concept of future thinking.