Education and research

People are society’s most important resource. That is why efforts directed at children, education and research are among the most important tasks we as a society can engage in - both in order to enrich society as a whole and to make people’s lives better. One of the Government’s most important priorities is to invest in education and knowledge.

It is the Ministry of Education and Research that is responsible for nursery schools, primary and lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools and higher education. The Ministry is also responsible for coordinating research policy. In the Norwegian research system, each ministry is responsible for research within its sector.

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What is "Knowledge Promotion"?

The Knowledge Promotion is the latest reform in the 10-year compulsory school and in upper secondary education and training. It introduces certain changes in substance, structure and organization from the first grade in the 10-year compulsory school to the last grade in upper secondary education and training.

Meld. St. 18 (2012–2013)

[Report to the Storting, Ministry of Education and Research, 08.03.2013]

Long-term perspectives – knowledge provides opportunity

Markets for applied research

[Report, Ministry of Education and Research, 19.12.2012]

A comparative analysis of R&D-systems in five countries

Opening Address, Transatlantic Science Week 2012, Houston, Tx.

[Speech/article, Ministry of Education and Research, 20.11.2012]

The Transatlantic Science Week is a key venue in the academic relations between Norway and our important partners in North America – the U.S. and Canada.

Ready for a record-breaking Science Week 2012

[News story, Ministry of Education and Research, 09.11.2012]

The annual Transatlantic Science Week is a conference aimed at promoting collaboration between research, innovation, and educational institutions and organizations in the US and Norway.

Norway - A major marine research and seafood nation

[Press release, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 07.11.2012]

For the first time, a broad and overarching strategy has been drawn up for prioritization of future research and development in the marine sector. Today the R&D strategy “Norway - A major marine research and seafood nation” was presented to Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.

Curriculum regulations

[Plan, Ministry of Education and Research, 01.11.2012]

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

Education given high priority: NOK 1.9 billion in extra funding

[Press release, Ministry of Education and Research, 08.10.2012]

The education sector will receive NOK 1.9 billion in extra funding in 2013. This will result in: lower prices at kindergartens; additional places at universities and university colleges being maintained; more teachers at secondary schools; and investment to raise the quality of kindergartens, schools, higher education and research.

Increased funding for Norwegian research on European issues

[Press release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 08.10.2012]

Under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ budget, the Government has proposed an increase in funding for Norwegian research on European issues from NOK 4.5 to 5.7 million. This represents an increase of 20 percent.

On motives for participation in the Framework Programme

[Report, Ministry of Education and Research, 02.10.2012]

Faugert & Co Utvärdering AB (a part of the Technopolis Group) has conducted a study on motives and deterrents for Norwegian participation in the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (FP7), particularly in the Health, ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and Environment themes.