Sub-strategy for Societal Improvement

We are a university that is easy to contact and collaborate with, and that also contributes with critical input and analysis of society.

We shall actively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals with knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship in our fields of study.

National and international collaboration

OsloMet creates societal improvement through collaboration and the sharing of knowledge.

Collaborative activities shall focus on common issues relevant to both parties and be based on education and research where OsloMet has established academic environments with staff and students. Collaboration and partnerships shall be valued at OsloMet.

OsloMet shall

• develop genuine collaboration with relevant national and international actors.
• conduct research on and with society – research collaboration shall be based on quality.
• further develop a distinct user perspective, where the needs of users of the knowledge are emphasised.
• develop collaborations in order to contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainable development.

Communication and meeting places

The value of knowledge increases when it is shared and discussed. Therefore, good and sought-after meeting places are necessary.

The various meeting places OsloMet has already established with municipalities and businesses in the metropolitan region and internationally must be filled with relevant content.

OsloMet shall

• create and further develop meeting places and arenas for innovation and societal improvements, both internally and externally.
• be a driving force ensuring that OsloMet’s academic resources are visible and have a distinct position in the social debate.
• create good arenas for collaboration, learning and the sharing of experience both within and across OsloMet’s academic environments involving employees and students.
• be a distinct presence in Oslo’s districts and the municipalities in the metropolitan region.

Innovation and sustainability

Much of the knowledge at OsloMet is new and useful, and it shall also be utilised more effectively.

We have great insight into, and knowledge about, society’s challenges and have the expertise needed to create sustainable business and social development.

OsloMet shall

• further develop the university’s work on innovation and sustainability.
• encourage entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship when employees and students show interest in them.
• work actively with innovation districts and entrepreneurial communities in the areas surrounding OsloMet.
• support the work on innovation and societal improvements, commercialisation and entrepreneurship among employees and students.