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21.10.2024

Rajinder Kumar Bhasin elected as President of the Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology

Having worked for a long period in India on Rock Engineering problems, with a focus on Tunnelling, Rajinder was elected President of the Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT) on October 8, 2024, in New Delhi.

17.10.2024

Increased Interest in Becoming a Geotechnical Engineer

The master's program in Geotechnical Engineering at OsloMet is experiencing significant growth, with an increase from 6 students last year when the program was launched to 16 this year.

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17.10.2024

New project to strengthen Norway’s role in offshore wind

ProWind aims to establish a unique national infrastructure for research dedicated to offshore wind. The project recently received funding from the Research Council of Norway.

14.10.2024

NGI and NIVA help Latvia clean up after Soviet naval fleet

In the highly polluted Karosta Canal in Liepaja in Latvia, NIVA and NGI are helping local port authorities clean up the most contaminated areas. NGI is engaged in a feasibility study to assess the most environmentally friendly and economical future handling of the dredged, polluted sediments placed in a limited part of the canal.

17.09.2024

Increased Demand for Dam Safety Expertise – NGI Establishes a Dedicated Department for Dam Safety

Climate change, high safety requirements, new knowledge, and a backlog in maintenance mean that many dams, both domestically and internationally, need new safety assessments and upgrades. NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute has now established a dedicated department for dam safety.

16.09.2024

Which Water-Soluble Environmental Pollutants Should We Prioritize for Removal from Nature?

Thousands of persistent and water-soluble environmental pollutants have been spread through food, drink, surfaces, air, and water. To remove these pollutants—where should we begin? The EU-funded research project ZeroPM is addressing this prioritization debate.

13.09.2024

A climate-induced landslide in Greenland was detected by seismic monitoring stations around the world

"The landslide created a 200-meter-high tsunami that sloshed back and forth in the narrow fjord for nine days," explains Finn Løvholt from NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute.

16.08.2024

CICERO Joins Campus Ullevål

"We are very pleased that CICERO has chosen Campus Ullevål as its future location from June 2026. Their presence will strengthen the research environment in the building and contribute to increased knowledge sharing and collaboration in the fields of climate, environment, and societal security," says Lars Andresen, Managing Director at NGI.

04.07.2024

More Funding Needed for Natural Hazard Research

The recent parliamentary report on floods and landslides aptly describes the seriousness of the challenges Norway faces related to natural hazards and disaster prevention. However, the report lacks binding measures, including those for research.