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.

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NIFU's Christmas calendar: Get to know NIFU a little better for each slot!

We're counting down to Christmas with NIFU's advent calendar! Every day, a new window will open with different research topics that are preoccupying the institute's researchers.

NIFU in the year 2025 

December 19, 2025

2025 has been an eventful year for NIFU. We have strengthened our outreach, won and launched new projects, participated in important debates, and received international recognition.

Fewer people choose technology and science subjects

December 19, 2025

There is a clear decline in the number of students choosing technology and science subjects in Norway, both in lower secondary school and upper secondary school.

NIFU/TØI seminar February 11: How do we get more children to walk and cycle to school?

December 18, 2025

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.

Secondary education in Norway, Sweden and Denmark is organized differently

December 18, 2025

A survey shows that the Scandinavian countries have different ways of organizing the preparatory programs and associated transitions.

NIFU seminar January 8, 2026: Consequences of the pandemic in higher education and research

December 17, 2025

Has everything returned to normal, or has the corona pandemic left lasting traces in higher education and research?

Upcoming event

08. January 13:00, NIFU, Tøyen, Økernveien 9

NIFU seminar January 8, 2026: Consequences of the pandemic in higher education and research

Has everything returned to normal, or has the corona pandemic left lasting traces in higher education and research?

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.