Minister of Research and Higher Education

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The Minister of Education

Kristin Halvorsen

About the minister

News from Ministry of Education and Research:

Early educational support – an investment in the future

Education policy has played a major role in developing the economy, and will be even more important in the years to come. It is estimated that human capital constitutes 70-80 percent of Norway’s national wealth. The importance of education is increasing as high-skilled and more productive labour replaces low-skilled occupations.

Kavli Prizes to eight scientists

The names of the 2010 Kavli Prize Laureates was announced by the President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Nils Christian Stenseth, on June 3 in Oslo, Norway.

Agreements on cooperation with Russia

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research and representatives of the Russian Federation has signed agreements on cooperation in higher education and meteorology.

Holberg International Memorial Prize 2010: Natalie Zemon Davis

Natalie Zemon Davis is one of the most creative historians writing today, an intellectual who is not hostage to any particular school of thought or politics according to the Holberg Prize Academic Committee.

In Need of a Better Framework for Success

An evaluation of the Norwegian participation in the EU 6th Framework Programme (2003–2006) and the first part of the EU 7th Framework Programme (2007–2008).

Curriculum regulations

English version of curriculum regulations for general teacher education, pre-school teacher education and practical and didactic education

Cultural or academic boycott of Israeli: - Not part of Norwegian Policy

- A cultural or academic boycott of Israeli or other educational establishments is not part of Norwegian policy, said Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mrs. Tora Aasland, in her answer to the Parliament today.

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Ministry of Education and Research

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: +47 22 24 95 40

Address

Postboks 8119 Dep.
Akersgata 44
0032 Oslo

Ministry of Education and Research

Link to the Wergeland Centre

Contact information

Ministry of Education and Research

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: +47 22 24 95 40

Address

Postboks 8119 Dep.
Akersgata 44
0032 Oslo