University of Oslo Islamists played a crucial role in the Arab Spring. Now they are labelled as terrorists
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology The Norwegian government is a smarter investor than many people think
University of Oslo Vikings in Greenland traded exclusive walrus tusks to all of Europe – until there were no walrus left
University of Agder Foster parents' own children are the forgotten children in child welfare services
University of Bergen Our ancestors cooked starchy rhizome 170 000 years ago, and shared the meal around the fire
Diku - The Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Norwegian and international students need more meeting places International students in Norway find it far easier getting to know other international students than Norwegian students, a new report by Diku shows. It recommends that Norwegian universities do more to endorse exchanges between international and domestic students to advance intercultural learning for their student population as a whole.
University of Agder Religion plays a key role in Bolivia Bolivia became a secular state in 2009. Religious traditions, however, are central to both daily life and politics. Religious institutions negotiate between various perspectives on development and religion.
University of Oslo The International Labour Organization is 100 years. Use it to create a new global social policy, says researcher. In a globalized world, many governments have prioritized the economy over social issues. We should look to ILO and create a global social policy for the 21st century, says researcher Daniel Maul.
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences Musicians tend to have Type B personality Does the circadian rhythm of musicians differ from the circadian rhythm of other people? This is one of the questions for which several psychologists at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences sought answers.
This article is produced and financed by NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology - read more How stores can throw less food Grocery stores throw 75 000 tons of food annually. By adding date tagging to the barcode, food waste could be dramatically reduced, according to two students.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research More e-health can be life-changing for families and society The growth of e-health solutions is not just changing relationships between patients and healthcare workers, but also family and gender structures. More light must be shed on the societal consequences, say social scientists.
This article was produced and financed by Oslo Metropolitan University Minority girls in need of a more uniform child welfare system Do the Norwegian child welfare service succeed in helping young girls from minority backgrounds who experience strong social control and violence at home? Researchers found that measures should be taken to ensure greater knowledge of and trust in the service, aimed at young people.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Norwegian lake holds several thousand year-old secret People have wandered in the mountains of Gjesdal in the western part of Norway since time immemorial. Archaeologists have discovered a new addition to the site-complex from the Stone Age at the lake Stora Myrvatnet.
An article financed and produced by University of Agder Regional business sectors need to be more varied Regions with a varied business sector are better prepared for growth and innovation, concludes a new doctoral thesis from the School of Business and Law at the University of Agder.
This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen Making sense of Big Data UiB researcher Saket Saurabh embarks on a new ERC funded project, aiming to revolutionise how we handle, utilise and compress Big Data.
An article from University of Oslo Crises can lead to new opportunities New project has analyzed the innovation activities of a group of suppliers to the upstream oil and gas industry on the Norwegian continental shelf during the 2014 industry downturn.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Making smart technology available to children with functional disabilities Various apps and tools can make the daily lives of children and young adults easier and more enjoyable. However, more needs to be done before municipalities can offer these solutions.
This article was produced and financed by Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Smart sensor technology could mean better sausage and chips Full temperature control leads to better sausages, and control of water content means better chips: new study.
An article from NIKU - Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research Viking ship discovered in Norway ...along with a large number of burial mounds and longhouses in Østfold County. The new finds were detected using georadar.
An article from Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Measuring the risk of radicalisation – is it really possible? Are tools for gauging the risk of radicalisation used correctly?
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Seniors and technology: help from family members is not always the best solution Researchers believe that seniors need a course where they can ask the ‘silly’ questions.
An article from University of Oslo Brexit: Researchers doubt a Norwegian-style EEA solution would work for the UK For the Norway model, with some kind of EEA-type solution to work for Britain, British politicians must be able to look beyond the traditional political divides, according to researchers.
An article from University of Oslo Norwegians judge feminists by their looks A new study shows that Norwegians perceive feminist women as masculine, while they picture feminist men as feminine.
An article from University of Oslo Growing number of Muslim pilgrims in Europe Pilgrimages have become more popular all over the world in recent years. New pilgrimage sites are emerging and in Europe Muslims and Christians are visiting each other’s pilgrimage sites.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Minority youth felt sidelined on the ski track Minority youth find that activities such as cross-country skiing and forest and mountain hikes are linked to Norwegian ethnicity and whiteness, according to researchers.
An article from University of Oslo Why are the Nordic countries ranked as the world’s best countries to live in? And can their good fortune last?
An article from University of Oslo Research reveals origins of Norwegian altarpieces It was previously believed that altarpieces from the late Middle Ages were made in Germany. New research shows that several of them were made in Norway.
An article from University of Oslo What democracy looked like 200 years ago How democratic was Norway in 1814? A new dataset allows you to explore the different dimensions of democracy from 1789 until now.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Unique Middle Age tapestry gives insight into medieval times Norwegian churches in the Middle Ages were decorated with embroidered tapestries that told Bible stories almost like a comic series. The Høylandet tapestry is the only one of its kind that has survived the march of time.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Female leaders are catching up with their male colleagues In Norway, two in three managers are still men. But researchers think this gender gap will close in one generation.
An article from NIKU - Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research The secrets of St. Clement’s church A fascinating and complex history of the church has been uncovered, beginning with the original wooden church and leading to a sequence of three major rebuildings, corresponding in time with the transformation from Viking king Olaf to the royal saint St. Olaf of Norway.
An article from The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Peacemaking in the Middle Ages Historians explore how medieval elites avoided bloodshed and settled disputes.
An article from University of Oslo Lawful casualty or victim of a war crime? International law protects fighters and civilians differently. Establishing who has been a victim of a war crime and who has been a lawful casualty of war is not always easy.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Houses reused for over 1000 years during Stone Age We’ve always heard that Stone Age people lived in caves. It turns out that’s not the case. They often lived in earthen huts, which they reused and kept up rather than building new ones.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Pope said "no thanks" to Norwegian coins Norway minted its own coins during much of the Middle Ages. But the coins didn’t always impress outsiders or even the Norwegians themselves.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Ten ways to prevent school refusal Are you struggling with getting your child to school? Here is some advice on what you should do as a parent – and what you should not do.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger How beginners can learn to read music more efficiently New research shows that literacy learning methods may help beginners to read music.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Thousand-year-old cathedral surrenders its secrets The secrets of St Olav’s shrine and Nidaros Cathedral have drawn pilgrims for nearly a thousand years. Curious researchers have also made the journey, eager to solve the mysteries locked up in the cathedral’s stones.
This article is produced and financed by Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - read more Why do we like watching horror films? It allows us to feel anxious in a safe environment, according to film scholar and psychologist.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Embarrassed to exercise in front of colleagues Non-gym-goers feel self-conscious when working out with colleagues, according to a new study.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU All forms of sexual harassment can cause psychological harm Even the least severe forms of sexual harassment can have serious consequences for high school students who are targeted. Girls struggle the most.
An article from University of Oslo Is our sense of community weakened by increased immigration? Does increased immigration make us less willing to contribute to the common good? And if so, can personal contact and friendship remedy this reluctance? To find the answer, economists have studied room mates in the military.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Infidelity can be forgiven – but at a cost Most people who have been unfaithful do not believe it when their partner says they forgive them. And the fact that men often don’t realize that emotional infidelity is a problem just feeds the conflict.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Traditional gender roles are still prevalent in early kindergartens Staff in kindergartens expect boys to be physical and active when playing, while the girls must be quieter and calmer, says a study.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Breakdancing is more than just a dance In Oslo, breakdancers come from all over the world. The community serves as an important arena for integration, according to a recent doctoral study.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Diversity supports healthy economies and democracy High cultural and ethnic diversity can contribute to more democratic societies with better economic management.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU The enigma of early Norwegian iron production Ancient Norwegians made top-quality iron. But where did the knowledge to make this iron come from? An NTNU professor emeritus may have solved this riddle.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU What do we do with boys who can’t read? Boys are much worse at reading than girls. The disparities have been quite consistent over 15 years. New insights may give hope – if they’re put to use.
