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02.10.2025

Research for a Safer Society

This year’s theme for Forskningsdagene, organised by the Research Council of Norway, is safety — a highly relevant topic for NGI. We are marking the Research Days by highlighting research that directly or indirectly contributes to a safer society.

30.09.2025

Biochar can prevent PFAS from leaching into the environment

New research shows that biochar made from sewage sludge can slow the spread of PFAS from contaminated soil. Field trials and modeling suggest that most of the soil contamination can be held back in the soil for up to one hundred years.

29.09.2025

NGI Launches Unique Trainee Programme in Geotechnics

Four newly graduated engineers will explore NGI’s core areas through a new trainee programme. They will delve into everything from onshore foundation engineering to offshore wind and climate adaptation.

26.09.2025

How Geology Shapes Offshore Wind

See the information video about the IJmuiden Ver Gamma Ground Model Animation.

23.09.2025

More Students Choose Geotechnical Engineering – and the Share of Women Is Soaring

The master’s program in geotechnical engineering at OsloMet is expanding quickly. When the program launched in 2022, it had just five students – all men. This autumn, 21 new students enrolled, eight of them women.

Picture of windfarm far out in the sea
11.09.2025

NGI strengthens offshore wind design through partnership with Longitude

11. September 2025: The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) has entered into a partnership with design and engineering consultancy Longitude to provide developers and operators of offshore wind farms with an integrated technical offering in offshore wind design, from concept to detailed design including foundations, subsea cables and offshore substations.

08.09.2025

The Minority Must Not Halt the Global Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Why it’s Wrong that a few countries can block a global plastics treaty

28.08.2025

NGI to Open Office in London, Strengthening Commitment to Offshore Renewables

NGI will open a new office in London at the beginning of 2026.

14.08.2025

Securing Critical Raw Materials in Europe Through New Mining Technology

NGI filmed the journey underground as partners in the DINAMINE innovation project tested a semi-autonomous drilling machine for the first time at the Skaland Graphite mine. Join us in Senja and learn more about the DINAMINE project.