Faculty of Landscape and Society

Lara Santos Ayllón’s research is rooted in a simple but far‑reaching question: how can energy transitions be designed around justice rather than technology or efficiency alone? Framed through the lens…

From the warmth of Tanzania to the snowy landscapes of Ås, Master student Gloria John Nekemwene experiences a striking contrast in climate and agriculture as she explores new academic horizons during …

NMBU VR-Lab is participating in the FORWARD Erasmus+ project, an international initiative focused on strengthening urban resilience through open science, education, and community engagement in war-aff…

Ingvil Nordland (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Ladscape and Society) defends her PhD thesis: 'Names, norms and nation: toponymic standardization as a political technology of go…

“… a castle with moats and drawbridges that not a single soul of those boring people would be allowed to cross, except those few that we want,” wrote Fridtjof Nansen to his wife Eva in 1898. That visi…

Love them or hate them, shopping centres function as social hubs, providing safe spaces that alleviate loneliness – particularly for the elderly.

Through collaboration with landscape design studio LAA341, VR-Lab conducted a pilot project where students explored how AI and spatial computing can transform urban design processes, developing innova…

It has been a true privilege spending the past two months at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, surrounded by welcoming and inspiring colleagues. In a constant state of construction and deconstruction, my…

It is with deep sorrow that we received the news of the passing of our colleague Stein W. Bie. Stein passed away on 19 November 2025 at the age of 82. 

How cycling in urban environments is experienced affects both route choice and how much people cycle – especially among women. Safety and surroundings determine who cycles, where, and how often