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.
R-QUEST: New policy briefs
1 July 2024
Transdisciplinary research, Consequences of paying to publish, Metrics in academic requirement, Universities’ strategic capacities
The corona pandemic: The shutdown had different outcomes for students' living and learning situation
26 June 2024
A new study finds that the closure and the period after had an impact on both teaching, learning and social relations for the vast majority of schools, but that this varies.
NIFU will research protest movements linked to climate and environmental policy
24 June 2024
NIFU has reached the competition for Horizon Europe funds, and is a key partner in a project that will investigate protest movements linked to climate and environmental policy in a European context.
NIFU will conduct research on democratic participation in green transition processes
20 June 2024
Together with three partners from Sweden, Denmark and Finland have been awarded a NordForsk project by NIFU, which will last four years.
NIFU is present at Arendalsuka 2024
19 June 2024
AI in higher education, the relationship between education and the labor market, future skills needs, and more. Researchers from NIFU co-organize and participate in sessions during this year's meeting place.
ChatGPT in higher education – reflections one and a half years on
14 June 2024
A new NIFU note discusses the attitude of educational institutions towards the role of ChatGPT and similar technologies in higher education, and what measures they have taken since the launch of the language model in November 2022.
Upcoming event
29 August 10:00, Digital
NIFU participates in a seminar on outstanding education
NIFU has examined lessons learned from the work of the centers for excellent education, and is discussing the findings in an online meeting under the auspices of the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.