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24.10.2025

NGI researcher elected to the Board of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Hans Peter Arp, researcher at NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, is one of the world’s leading experts on chemical pollution. Now, the environmental chemist will play a role in shaping European chemicals policy.

15.10.2025

Height and volume determine how dangerous a dam failure can be

When a mining dam burst in Brazil in 2019, nearly ten million cubic meters of toxic sludge surged down the valley, claiming over 270 lives. A new award-winning study from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) now shows that the dam's height is crucial for understanding the consequences of such a failure.

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