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.
New report: No "lost generation", but clear differences after the pandemic
January 29, 2026
The corona pandemic left deep traces in everyday school life, but the junior high school level as a whole is not left as a "lost generation".
NIFU/TØI seminar February 11: How do we get more children to walk and cycle to school?
January 27, 2026
TØI and NIFU have collaborated to investigate which measures and forms of collaboration can contribute to a more active school path, and what effects this can have on children's learning, health and well-being.
Security-sensitive research in Svalbard
January 26, 2026
A new NIFU note analyzes Chinese and Russian research in Svalbard in the period 2020-2024.
NIFU participates in research project on protest movements and climate policy
January 23, 2026
In the Horizon Europe project Trans4Demo, we try to understand why climate policy is becoming so controversial, and how the transition can be made more equitable.
New podcast episode: Learning in the workplace – things you didn't know about senior workers
January 21, 2026
In this episode, we explore learning in the workplace, with a particular focus on senior workers, who are a key player in securing skills and workforce.
NIFU participates in webinar on languages in the curriculum
January 20, 2026
The Language Council, the Directorate for Higher Education and Competence and the Professional Language Centre at the University of Bergen invite you to a webinar on February 12th.