Events

Cécile Carpentier defends her doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Applied Ecology and Biotechnology at University of Inland Norway on 02.10.2026.

Anne Grethe Kjelling defends their doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Educational sciences at the University of Inland Norway on 02.10.2026.

From psychiatry to community – epistemologies, rights and practices for a new mental health paradigm.

INN is organizing a fire safety week with activities that will help us be better prepared if critical situations arise.

The Comenius Association Autumn Meeting 2026 will take place from 21 to 25 September 2026 in Hamar, Norway. 

Transforming Futures: Enhancing practice for ESD for 2030 through action research. Launch of new UNESCO guidance tools

The fourth Lillehammer Lecture in Philosophy is to be held by professor Ram Neta, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The lecture is titled: "A Puzzle Concerning Reason and the Emotions".

Elisabeth Øverland will defend her doctoral thesis in the PhD programme Health and Welfare at University og Inland Norway on 11 September.

Get to know your local community. We invite 17 external organisations to our campus, so that they can showcase what they offer to create good life quality for students. Open for all!

Would you like to study in Australia for a semester? Come to the hub and join a presentation about different universities and study opportunities! The presentation is primarily aimed at students from the Game School, but it may also be relevant to other students.

The doctoral candidate Ailin Aastvedt defends her PhD thesis publically for the PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors at University of Inland Norway, on August 27, 2026.

Sofia Elenora Svensen will defend her doctoral thesis in the PhD programme in Health and Welfare on 27 August 2026.

Here you will find an overview of when the opening ceremonies will take place at the start of the 2026 academic year at INN University.

Welcome to Buddy week at our campuses across Innlandet!

Welcome to Sunday Open at Evenstad! A great opportunity to get to know each other a little before the start of studies on Monday.

Welcome to Sunday Open House at Hamar! A great opportunity to get to know each other a little before the start of the semester on Monday.

Welcome to Sunday Open House at Lillehammer campus! A great opportunity to get to know each other a little before the start of the semester on Monday.

The doctoral candidate Lena Dalheim Wistveen defends her PhD thesis publically for the PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors at University of Inland Norway, on June 22 2026.

Anurag Basavaraj Bellankimath defends his doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Applied Ecology and Biotechnology at University of Inland Norway on 17.06.2026.

Ram Chandra Giri defends his doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Educational sciences at the University of Inland Norway on 17.06.2026.

Title: What we talk to when we talk to language models.

Title: Sentioception: Do Infants Perceive Others as Conscious Subjects?

Innovation, Transformation, Contestation: Can Sport Keep Up with Society’s Future?

Frederick Howard defends his doctoral thesis in the PhD-program FILMART at University of Inland Norway on 10.06.2026.

Sverre Branders defends his doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Applied Ecology and Biotechnology at University of Inland Norway on 10.06.2026.

Sabrina Ionata de Oliveira Granheim defends her doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Health and Welfare at University of Inland Norway on the 5th of June 2026.

Kostiantyn Pilkov’s lecture will focus on the role of Ukrainian courts in enhancing Ukraine’s investment attractiveness. The discussion will explore how the Supreme Court ensures consistency in jurisprudence and why this is particularly important for investors.

Toril Merete Nysæter defends her doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Health and Welfare at University of Inland Norway on 02.06.2026.

Dr Olena Perepelynska will address the legal framework for investment in Ukraine, as well as the role of alternative dispute resolution in preventing and resolving disputes, including mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration.

The doctoral candidate Merethe Lerfald defends her PhD thesis publically for the PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors at University of Inland Norway, on May 29 2026.

Welcome to join the second Business Analytics Workshop in Lillehammer, Norway. The Lillehammer Business Analytics Workshop (LBAW 2026) brings together leading researchers and practitioners to explore advances in risk modeling, volatility forecasting, and analytics in finance and commodity markets. We welcome participants with and without a paper.

Gert-Jan Hospers will give a talk on how the regional defence industry can act as a driving force for regional development by creating jobs and fostering innovation.

Maria Tymofiienko draws on the experience of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in implementing judicial capacity-building programmes in Ukraine to highlight the crucial role of a strong justice system in strengthening investor confidence.

Game School Expo 2026 brings together student work in games, animation, 3D, artificial intelligence, and interactive experiences. Visitors can also attend talks and presentations from leading game companies, artists, and developers. Open to everyone!

Kjartan Svaland Tveitnes will address the evolving investment landscape in Ukraine and the instrumental role the Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) plays in fostering business cooperation between Norway and Ukraine since 2008.

The 22nd International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) is to be held in Lillehammer in May 2026.

We invite all students to join us for a cosy and inclusive celebration of the Norwegian Constitution Day. Come by yourself or bring a friend(s) – this will be a day filled with joy, games and activities!

Frode Johansen defends his doctoral thesis for the PhD-program Health and Welfare at University of Inland Norway on the 8th of May 2026.

We are pleased to invite all students to a workshop on the European Student Card Initiative (ESCI). This interactive session will bring you together with other students to reflect on the current use of digital tools during your mobility journey, and how these tools can be improved.

Welcome to our online seminar Digital languaging in the family 2026 with leading scholars in the field sharing their research and reflections on digital family language practices!

Cecilie Semec defends her doctoral thesis in the PhD-program FILMART at University of Inland Norway on 17.04.2026.

The doctoral candidate Ane Bast defends her PhD thesis publically for the PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors at University of Inland Norway, on March 20, 2026.

The Department of Biotechnology will host an International Project Week in Biomedical Laboratory Science at Campus Hamar. This short-term exchange programme called Blended Intensive Programme welcomes both students and staff from our European partner institutions.

A research symposium in honour of Professor Petter Dyndahl

The Faculty of Film, TV, and Games is organizing, for the second time, a PhD course in artistic research. The course is also open to PhD fellows in artistic research programs at other institutions. The first session will be held in Lillehammer on February 23–24.

Mabel Nabateregga defends her doctoral thesis in the PhD-program Applied Ecology and Biotechnology at University of Inland Norway on 19.02.2026.

We are opening the first EMERGE hub – a social space for our students and a meeting point for activities linked to our European university. There will be cake and pizza served, a speech by the Rector, as well as several student activities and presentations from Wednesday to Friday.