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A packed hall at the Peace Prize ceremony. We can see the "Occupation Frieze" on the right.

Art and design

Have you noticed the mural behind the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo City Hall?

Researchers have been granted access to private letters, photographs and sketches that reveal the dramatic story of the artist and the Occupation Frieze in Oslo City Hall.

fem festive people sitting around a table laughing and smiling at each other

Cities, regions and urban life

You’ve probably heard of “one-night stands” – but have you heard of “one-night friendships”?

Researchers believe this might be a uniquely Norwegian phenomenon. Here’s something to think about before the Christmas party!

Person using a laptop with Google search open in the browser, sitting at a wooden table with a cup of coffee and potted plants in the background

Aphasia makes online searching hard – A democratic problem

When language fails, using search engines to find information becomes almost impossible.

Boy sitting in a classroom with VR glasses on. He is holding his arms in front of himself.

Childhood, school and education

Bringing the classroom to life with VR

How can we make teaching about climate change more engaging? Deniz Atal Demirbacak is researching how virtual reality (VR) can be used to engage lower secondary pupils.

Youth giving a presentation in a classroom

Childhood, school and education

Young people are often more politically engaged than they think

Pupils can become aware of their own civic identity when we discuss issues they are concerned about in the classroom, according to a researcher.

Three women on the board can reduce corporate misconduct

Women in the boardroom are key to curbing corporate misconduct, according to a new study.

A young man stands before several people, seated at a tabe in a meeting room

Innovating together: Win-win partnerships between startups and corporates

Researchers have followed startups as they meet large companies and found two main paths to success and three common pathbreakers.

Local government was key to managing the pandemic

A major Nordic study shows that local authorities played a crucial role in handling COVID-19 – and why trust and flexibility are key to surviving future crises.

The ruins of The Islamic University in Gaza.

Education as resistance in Gaza

During the brutal war in Gaza, young Palestinians risk their lives to go online and pursue an education. For many, war itself is a source of motivation.

Young people use cannabis in different ways – one group raises concern

Researchers categorize young cannabis users into four groups. For most, it's about curiosity, belonging, or exploring new youth identities. But for a few, usage is linked to loneliness and mental health challenges.

Childhood, school and education

"We need to talk about how we assess teacher students"

We often discuss how assessment should take place. But do we consider the purpose of assessment? asks an OsloMet researcher.

Childhood, school and education

Many children with ADHD do not thrive at school

A new study from OsloMet shows that only around half of children with ADHD thrive at school. Well-being is lowest among those who are taught outside of class for large parts of the day.