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.
NHO-seminar 3. april 2025: NIFU lanserer rapport om næringslivets FoU-innsats
26. March 2025
NIFU har på oppdrag fra Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon utarbeidet en rapport som belyser ulike modeller for økt finansiering av forskning og utvikling i næringslivet. 3. april inviteres det til rapportlansering og […]
Strong increase in Norway's international research collaboration
March 24, 2025
An analysis conducted by NIFU shows that a large part of Norwegian research activity takes place through international collaboration. In addition, Norway's international research collaboration has increased significantly over the past 10 years.
NHO's competence barometer: Businesses with engineering and technical subjects, ICT or crafts have the highest unmet competence needs
March 5, 2025
Labor shortages are still the most important cause of unmet skills needs. Several businesses that need people with expertise in engineering and technical fields have high unmet skills needs.
Holistic learning design important for good use of digital technology in higher education
March 5, 2025
Successful integration of digital technology in higher education requires a well-thought-out interaction with pedagogy and learning content.
New article: Understandings of quality and excellence within the Centers for Excellence in Education scheme
March 5, 2025
While initiatives aimed at supporting excellent research in higher education are quite common, initiatives aimed at promoting excellent education are a more recent phenomenon.
New podcast episode: "Educational research – who uses it and how?"
February 27, 2025
In the latest episode of NIFU's podcast series Kunnskapsfloker, we take a closer look at educational research in use.