News from HHS

had always wanted to visit Norway one way or another, so she figured – why not spend a whole semester there while she's at it? Read about her amazing experiences at Lillehammer.

On 20-22 May 2026, researchers, educators, technology experts and decision-makers from around the world have gathered at the Lillehammer campus for the 22nd international conference "Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training" (ITHET 2026).

Several researchers at the Norwegian Inland School of Business and Social Sciences are ready to contribute to new projects under Horizon Europe 2026–2027. A new brochure aimed at (international) collaboration partners presents the breadth of academic expertise, thematic interests, and experience with EU-funded projects.

Psychology student Timea Helen Kosová from UMB did an exchange semester at INN. During her time in Lillehammer, she made many friends, discovered new ways of studying, travelled to different cities, and saw the northern lights.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning (SELL) at the University of Inland Norway has been awarded a major international prize for its long-term work with decentralised and flexible education.

Despite the gloomy demographic trends in rural areas, there are still those who turn away from city life and move to the mountains. Researchers from Eastern Norway Research Institute have explored the reasons behind this choice.

You do not have to travel far to have a great exchange experience. 

An exchange will not only give you several meaningful memories and long-lasting friendships, but you will also have the chance to experience the Norwegian nature.

Heavy rain lashes down over the borderlands between Norway and Sweden. Rivers overflow, sewage systems buckle under pressure, and steep mountainsides threaten to give way in dramatic landslides.

The "Best Paper" award, and a role-playing workshop, were among INN University's contributions at this week's Academy of Management conference in Copenhagen.

Rural areas across Europe are grappling with significant demographic challenges, notably population decline and aging. Researchers from University of Inland Norway have developed a model for innovative planning to meet these challenges.

An exchange can give you valuable skills to adapt to different cultures and environments when working with foreign colleagues after graduating.

The Norwegian Medical Association and PROTECT – Centre for Preparedness and Crisis Management organised a joint professional seminar on health and total preparedness in Rena.

From exchange studies to an internship at Olympiaparken. You never know what opportunities an exchange may bring until you experience it yourself. 

Travelling around Norway is one thing, but do not forget to explore your campus city with your fellow exchange students!

There are many opportunities and activities you can participate in, such as volunteering. So make sure to join what you are interested in!

Our Horizon Europe-project, ESIRA, celebrates its one-year anniversary. "We've made a great start," concludes the Norwegian project leader and researcher Aleksander Bern, satisfied.

Research and development project REDINN is in its final phase. Some of the most important findings can be found in this video.

Gathered to discuss the big challenges related to Olympic law and practice in a small Olympic host city: INN University welcomes international expertise in sports law and history to Lillehammer campus and the Norwegian Olympic Museum.

More contact with working life, a youth house for young adults, or e-sports training facilities. There's no shortage of ideas when Norwegian MAP-group in the ESIRA-project meets for the first time at the Inland Norway Science Park in Kongsvinger.

What does it take to make the smallest municipality in Inland county in Norway the best place to live? Planning professors invite to Researchers Night in Etnedal!

Are you walking the pilgrim path over Dovrefjell this summer? We would love to know what you spend money on!

Professor Gudbrand Lien passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 1^th 2024. All educational activities at the Department of Economics will be cancelled on Monday, March 4^th.

We are happy to announce that we are partner in the ESIRA-project, that has been selected for support under Horizon Europe.

We're thrilled to announce our participation in RURALPLAN, a research project about innovative planning in rural areas with a population decline, granted by  European Territorial Observation Network (ESPON).