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Research schools

UTVIT is associated with two ongoing research schools and one national network where fellows from various disciplines and backgrounds participate.

Norwegian Research School for Early Childhood Education (NORCHILD) 

This research school is led by Western Norway University of Applied Services. INN University is a partner. Professor Camilla Andersen sits on the research school’s board (Vice-Dean of Education Gunhild Tomter Alstad is the deputy), while Vice-Dean of Research Susan Nacey is INN University’s representative in the research school’s council (Professor Ingeborg Lunde Vestad is the deputy).

Read more about NORCHILD.

MaScE - The national graduate school in Mathematics and Science Education 

This research school is led by the University of Agder and the University of Oslo. INN University is a member.

Read mor about MaScE .

NATPRONET: National Network for Education Sector Employees as PhD Candidates

This national network sees participation from PROFF’s PhD candidates who are funded through the public sector Ph.D. programme (OFFPHD) in the education sector. Candidates, university supervisors and representatives from the candidates’ workplace are welcome to join NATPRONET. The network is led by NTNU. 

Read more about NATPRONET.

NAFOL - The Norwegian National Research School in Teacher Education

During the period 2010–2022, INN University was a partner of NAFOL - The Norwegian National Research School in Teacher Education. Eight of those who have so far defended their theses at PROFF have participated in NAFOL.

Read more about NAFOL.
 

Published Oct. 25, 2024 2:32 PM - Last modified Feb. 3, 2026 12:25 PM