Research Director
- Kristiansand
trmy@norceresearch.no
+47 480 10 549
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
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
Source:
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.
Meet our team
Arild Vangstad
Adviser, Regional Development
- Kristiansand
arva@norceresearch.no
Eugene Guribye
Research Professor
- Kristiansand
eugu@norceresearch.no
+47 951 61 674
Frederikke Jarlby
Research Fellow
- Bergen
frja@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 73 07
Irina Erdvik
Senior Researcher
- Kristiansand
irer@norceresearch.no
+47 466 97 850
Kjærsti Thorsteinsen
Senior Researcher
- Tromsø
ktho@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 54
May Olaug Horverak
Senior Researcher
- Kristiansand
mayh@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 76 79
Milfrid Tonheim
Research Professor
- Bergen
mito@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 76 32
Nina Jentoft
Senior Researcher
- Kristiansand
nije@norceresearch.no
+47 480 10 539
Ragnhild Gjerstad-Sørensen
Researcher
- Stavanger
ragj@norceresearch.no
+47 51 87 51 40
+47 976 66 019
Siv Merete Kjenes Arnesen
Senior Researcher
- Kristiansand
siar@norceresearch.no
+47 994 76 499
Torgeir Uberg Nærland
Research Professor
- Bergen
tona@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 76 40
