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18.11.2025

Drones reduce risk in avalanche-prone mountains

Findings from the research project Geosfair indicate that drones can supplement – and in some cases, partly replace – costly helicopter flights, providing more precise data on snow avalanches. The result is faster decisions, less uncertainty, and shorter road closures. In turn, winter roads become safer.

18.11.2025

NGI develops a new method for seabed environmental monitoring

A new research project, carried out in collaboration with industry partners, aims to develop a high-tech rover capable of collecting environmental data directly from the seabed.

18.11.2025

Alice Ridgway Hill appointed Manager of NGI’s new London office

NGI has appointed Alice Ridgway Hill as Manager of the institute’s new London office, which is set to open in early 2026.

14.11.2025

Iveland Jacobsen receives award for best master’s thesis

NGI trainee Linn Iveland Jacobsen won the award for best master’s thesis at Geoteknikkdagen in Oslo on 7 November. The thesis provides new insights into how various binders impact the strength of stabilized Norwegian clay.

05.11.2025

Global Model Aims to Better Prepare the World for Tsunamis

When a massive tsunami struck the coasts around the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day in 2004, more than 220,000 people lost their lives. It was a catastrophe that shook the world — and it was revealed that the international community needed to strengthen its capacity on tsunami science and resilience.

04.11.2025

NGI with a unique test bucket for offshore wind

A 205-ton suction bucket equipped with advanced instrumentation could become an essential tool for reducing risk in the development of offshore wind farms in challenging seabed conditions. NGI has taken over the bucket and made it available for new projects.

30.10.2025

Campus Ullevål shows that thorough ground investigations pay off

NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute – has carried out extensive ground investigations in connection with the construction of its new headquarters in Oslo, Campus Ullevål. Yet, these investigations account for less than 0.5 percent of the total building cost. The result: a smooth, innovative, and cost-efficient construction process, despite challenging ground conditions with quick clay.

30.10.2025

Predictability is the Key to Success in Offshore Wind

Without stable frameworks, offshore wind development grinds to a halt. That was the main message when NGI and NIVA gathered researchers, industry leaders, and politicians for a breakfast seminar at Kulturhuset in Oslo.

29.10.2025

NGI receives NOK 12 million to lead PFAS project

PFAS are the chemicals that never disappear. They are found in soil, water, animals, and humans—and represent one of our time's most serious environmental challenges. A new research project aims to turn the problem into a solution.