Why are conflicts surrounding carnivores so difficult to resolve in many countries? A mini-documentary from INN University gives viewers an inside look at the work of a major European research project addressing this issue.
What can a Norwegian student do for a local community in another European country? Five INN students spent their summer making a difference in Ireland and Slovakia – caring for children with health conditions at a summer camp, helping to build a park, and promoting local democracy among children and young people.
More than 330 students from the teacher education programmes at the University of Inland Norway (INN) have completed teaching placements in Namibia. The partnership is now being further strengthened through closer cooperation with the education authorities in the Oshikoto Region.
A warmer climate can cause frogs and other amphibians to become active earlier after winter, a new study shows.
The announcement was made last Thursday by The Wildlife Society. The authors, Scott M. Brainerd and Torstein Storaas, are affiliated with the University of Inland Norway’s Evenstad campus.
What happens in the city surrounding our campus? Students at the University of Inland Norway explored the many opportunities Hamar has to offer – from activities, volunteering and culture to new communities and sustainable initiatives.
"It is with great sorrow that we have received the news of King Harald's passing. The death of a beloved monarch will be felt throughout the university community," says Rector Peer Jacob Svenkerud.
Another academic year has begun, and many international students have found their way to the University of Inland Norway. See an introduction of our international campuses with images from the start of studies 2026.
8,210 applicants have now been offered a study place at the University of Inland Norway (INN University). This is just over 700 more than last year, and 175 more than in the record year of 2020.
The Lillehammer Lifelong Learning Conference will be held in person for the third time in February next year. The call for submissions to the conference is now open.
On 18 May, over 250 participants gathered in Oslo for the Norway-India Business and Research Summit. INN University’s Prof Rafi Ahmad was a panellist in the session on healthcare and shared his insights.
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).
Ecology students from INN have gone on an excursion to one of Norway's most famous national parks – where Arctic foxes, reindeer and muskoxen can be spotted in the mountains.
In March, several students from INN’s primary teacher education programmes completed a teaching placement in Zambia. Teacher trainees, pupils, and mentor teachers alike have all benefited greatly from the exchange.
INN University has welcomed 14 international students in biomedical laboratory science to Hamar. Together with Norwegian students, they have spent the week conducting research projects, building networks, and sharing cultural experiences.
Flo den Haan and Jonas Valstar are both INN University students from the Netherlands. Why did they move 1000 kilometers away to study game development in Norway?
Thirty-three international students recently gathered in Kongsvinger to develop ideas and solutions for the local community. Over a week of lectures, workshops and group work, the students addressed concrete issues related to innovation, digitalization and regional development.
A vulnerability in Studentweb may have allowed unauthorized access to information about students. The error has been corrected. INN University has notified the Norwegian Data Protection Authority.
The first EMERGE hub has officially opened in Hamar, with the aim of bringing together students, staff and external community stakeholders – both in Innlandet and across Europe. “International collaboration is absolutely essential,” says Rector Peer Jacob Svenkerud.
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 University Board decided on Thursday to discontinue Eastern Norway Research Institute (Østlandsforskning) as part of ongoing restructuring at the university.
From 2026, INN University has taken over the role of chair of SANORD for the next two years. The network comprises over 50 institutions in the Nordic countries and southern Africa, with ambitions to strengthen research and educational cooperation between partners.
As a student specialising in VR and AR at the Game School in Hamar, Aedan Soellaart has discovered a world of possibilities in games and technology. Not only does it qualify you to become a game developer or digital artist, it also opens doors to sectors like healtcare and machine industry.
Erik Versluijs is the 50th person to defend his thesis at the doctoral programme in Applied Ecology and Biotechnology. His supervisor Professor Barbara Zimmermann was the first, almost 12 years ago.
Terningen Arena Sports and Culture Management (TAIKD) informs that the main entrance will be locked from 15:30 starting on 1 February. Students and employees will have access using a card and code.
