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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.

27.10.2025

The invisible sensors that increase safety

Instrumentation and monitoring of installations can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe—and save society billions.

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.