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Our Research
- Civil Society and the Voluntary Sector Research on civil society and the voluntary sector has a longstanding tradition at the Norwegian Institute for Social Research. Today, our research topics cover Norwegian as well as international conditions.
- Climate, Environment and Society Our research on climate and environment addresses societal concerns and contributes knowledge and insight toward green transition.
- Elections and Democracy The Norwegian National Election Studies (NNES) began at the Norwegian Institute for Social Research in the 1950s, where it is still housed. We have been a key contributor to research on elections and democracy for decades.
- Equality and Gender The central areas family, working life, politics and policy form the framework of our research on gender equality and gender relations.
- Media and the Public Sphere Our research on media and the public sphere looks at these topics from a societal perspective, examining issues such as public debate, political communication and citizen participation in democracy.
- Migration, Integration and Diversity The Norwegian Institute for Social Research has been conducting research on migration since the 1960s.
- Societal Security and Preparedness Our research contributes knowledge about public and governmental preparedness and the conditions of a secure and sustainable society.
- Technology and Society Our research examines how technological and digital development affects everyday life, institutions and relations of power both within the Norweigan context and beyond.
- Welfare and Education Our welfare state and education research covers a wide range of issues, including social mobility, skills development and financial security.
- Labour Market Research on the labour market has a longstanding tradition at the Norwegian Institute for Social Research, including topics such as labour policy, career development, and the connections between health, education and work.