2026

Pro-rector Bjørn Jamtveit opened the third edition of The Future of Energy is Green and Digital, reminding us both of the extreme concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere and the increasing AI-specific power demands. There is no denying that the future will be digital but whether it will be green or not is up to all of us, he argued.

Do you have an idea for a new course—or an existing course that could be further developed—on sustainable energy, climate or the environment? This is the final opportunity to apply for seed funding for course development from UiO:Energy and Environment. 

Are you interested in interdisciplinary research and the energy transition? UiO students can now register for the Circle U. course "Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainability: A Toolkit for the Energy Transition". The course is open to both bachelor’s and master’s students.

The Little Ice Age in the Nordic Countries is a free public online course targeted at high school and undergraduate students in history, science, and social studies, provided by the thematic research group NORCLI.

The North Sea University Partnership (NSUP) recently announced the launch of its first call of Research Seed Funding, to further strengthen research collaboration among its partner institutions. The deadline for application is May 20, 2026.