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.
Different prioritization of resources in doctoral programs
February 11, 2026
A new NIFU study takes a closer look at the current organization of doctoral programs, as well as where the expertise ends up and how it is applied.
New report: No "lost generation", but clear differences after the pandemic
January 29, 2026
The corona pandemic left deep traces in everyday school life, but the junior high school level as a whole is not left as a "lost generation".
NIFU/TØI seminar February 11: How do we get more children to walk and cycle to school?
January 27, 2026
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.
Security-sensitive research in Svalbard
January 26, 2026
A new NIFU note analyzes Chinese and Russian research in Svalbard in the period 2020-2024.
NIFU participates in research project on protest movements and climate policy
January 23, 2026
In the Horizon Europe project Trans4Demo, we try to understand why climate policy is becoming so controversial, and how the transition can be made more equitable.
New podcast episode: Learning in the workplace – things you didn't know about senior workers
January 21, 2026
In this episode, we explore learning in the workplace, with a particular focus on senior workers, who are a key player in securing skills and workforce.
Upcoming event
11. February 09:00, Blindern Research Park
NIFU/TØI seminar February 11: How do we get more children to walk and cycle to school?
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.
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.