Centre for Practice-Oriented Research and Co-creation

Department - Welfare, Labour and Health

Developing tomorrow's solutions

At the Center for Practice-Based Research and Co-Creation, we collaborate closely with stakeholders from the public, voluntary, and private sectors to develop research-based services and solutions.

Our goal is to understand and address your specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. Together, we can develop project ideas, identify financing opportunities, and create innovative solutions.

Do you have an idea or a need you want to realize? Contact us for a non-binding conversation!

Contact

Trond Stalsberg Mydland

Research Director - Kristiansand

trmy@norceresearch.no

+47 480 10 549

Examples of Projects

Together with our partners in the practice field, we have, for example, contributed to the development of

co-creation platforms between municipalities and civil society
activity offerings for children and youth that promote mastery and participation
educational models for vocational training for adults with minority language backgrounds
new follow-up models using peer supporters for individuals in vulnerable transitions post-substance abuse treatment
models for involving entire communities in beach clean-ups of marine plastic
innovative initiatives against exclusion in the labour market and societal participation

Focus Areas

Our research team engages in a variety of topics that are crucial to societal development and welfare. We particularly work on

welfare and public health
education and employment
integration of immigrants and refugees
exclusion and social inclusion
public sector transformation
co-creation with the voluntary sector
community safety and emergency preparedness
climate adaptation, climate and environment
sustainability and regional development

Elin Hovda Hageberg, NORCE, Many of our scientific researchers also have work experience from public agencies, voluntary organizations, and private businesses., IMG 0790, ,

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Elin Hovda Hageberg, NORCE

Many of our scientific researchers also have work experience from public agencies, voluntary organizations, and private businesses.

Tailored Research

At the centre, we do not measure research success solely by the number of scientific articles, but by successful solutions that have the desired impact in local communities and can be transferred to other settings.

Through assessments and evaluations, longitudinal research, action research, participatory research, and co-creation, we have methodologies that can be tailored to the needs of the practice field for any occasion.

We also leverage the research expertise of the many hundreds of researchers at NORCE, collaborate with external researchers where necessary, and utilise the extensive practical experience available within the practice field.