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Check out news and press releases from NGI here. At the bottom of the page you will find our press contact.
Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published on July 2nd in Science. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are ”the rational policy response”.
Strengthens competence building within geosciences in polar areas
NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute and UNIS – the University Centre in Svalbard have entered into a letter of intent on cooperation. This means a strengthening of the competence building within geosciences in polar studies.
Establishing a plastics recycling plant in a refugee camp in Ethiopia
In the Melkadida refugee camp in Ethiopia, several tonnes of plastic waste are accumulated every month. NGI is heading a project in which a recycling plant will ensure that the waste is converted into products that can be sold on the local market.
Looking for geotechnicians and engineering geologists
Do you love science? Do you enjoy challenges and a varied job that uses new technology? Is it important to you that your job should be useful to society? Then you should consider studies in geotechnics or engineering geology. You will have a good chance of getting a job, and there are lots of development opportunities.
Continuous avalanche measurements with new radar
The radar will automatically start taking measurements when it detects movements in the avalanche path at Ryggfonn, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute's (NGI) experimental field test site at Strynefjellet. This radar constitutes a significant advancement for avalanche research at NGI.
A perfect avalanche for learning
Twelve years ago NGI conducted a successful full-scale avalanche test. With new advanced instrumentation, and years of waiting for the perfect conditions, on Sunday 11 April they did it again.
ASTM Development Award to Rune Dyvik
Rune Dyvik, Expert adviser at NGI's Laboratory and Model Testing section, has been presented with the Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award from the ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock.
ASTM Development Award to Rune Dyvik
Rune Dyvik, Expert adviser at NGI's Laboratory and Model Testing section, has been presented with the Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award from the ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock.
Quick clay article published in Ground Engineering magazine
Anders Solheim, technical expert at NGI, has written an article published in Ground Engineering addressing the issues with sensitive clay pose in Norway, Sweden and parts of North America.
Innovative partnership ensures world’s first automatic wave model
Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and Glint Solar have developed a technology that automatically estimates wave conditions and wind directions for floating solar installations.
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Øydis Ulrikke Castberg
Press contact - Head of Communication
- oydis.castberg@ngi.no
- +47 948 03 152
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The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) is a leading international centre for research and consulting within the geosciences. NGI develops optimum solutions for society, and offers expertise on the behaviour of soil, rock and snow and their interaction with the natural and built environment. NGI works within the markets Offshore energy; Building, construction and transportation; Natural hazards, and Environmental Engineering. NGI is a private foundation with office and laboratory in Oslo, branch office in Trondheim, and daughter companies in Houston, Texas, USA, and Perth, Western Australia. NGI was established in 1953.
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