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.

Kunnskapsfloker - a podcast from NIFU

The podcast "Kunnskapsfloker" is published by NIFU and covers topics within innovation, research and education together with relevant guests. The aim of the podcast is to contribute to a knowledge-based and nuanced picture of various topics, where the listener may be left with more questions than answers.

NIFU video

NIFU-video is the institute's archive of recordings of NIFU seminars, webinars and conferences. The archive also contains films with information and main findings from several of NIFU's projects and research reports.