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 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?
Greater empowerment of actors in the sector with new training law
December 15, 2025
The introduction of the new Education Act has contributed to a significant increase in attention to regulatory compliance, responsibility and professional judgment in the sector.
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.