Interdisciplinary strategic research areas at the University of Oslo
Through interdisciplinary initiatives, UiO aims to take a leading position in the development towards a sustainable society. Here, researchers from across the university come together to find solutions to some of our greatest societal challenges.
UiO:Life Science
What is the essence of life? What is aging and disease? In the field of life sciences, medicine, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities and informatics come together in a shared quest for answers to these questions.
UiO:Life Sciences initiates interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing major societal challenges in the fields of health and environment, promoting innovation and recruiting and educating talents.
UiO:Energy and Environment
How do we navigate through a large-scale energy transition while reducing climate and environmental issues? How should we balance the diversity of new energy sources?
UiO: Energy and Environment works to strengthen and promote the full range of UiO's activities within the fields of sustainable energy, climate and environment.
UiO:Democracy
Why are an increasing number of democracies becoming weaker and more autocratic? And what challenges does democracy face in our own country?
At UiO:Democracy, research is conducted on institutions, practices, participation. inequalities, crisis management and the role of knowledge in democracy.
UiO:Nordic (completed)
What characterises Norway and the Nordic countries in an international context? What is the 'Nordic model,' and is it sustainable?
UiO:Nordic provides us with new knowledge about Norway and the Nordics, with critical perspectives on the sustainability and development potential of Nordic models and institutions.
News from the initiatives
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New online course on the Little Ice Age Mar. 23, 2026 1:40 PM
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Apply for funding to organise open life science events Mar. 19, 2026 12:35 PM
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Apply for internationalization support Mar. 19, 2026 9:01 AM
