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Trust the Rocks! A fun geology day with workshops for the whole family during Forskningsdagene Oct. 9, 2026
Through experiments and play, researchers from the University of Oslo brought geoscience closer to visitors of all ages. The event took place at the Climate House, with several stations offering interactive activities and workshops. Many happy 3–6-year-olds enjoyed Trust the Rocks! that day!
AI is helping scientists understand earthquakes, landslides and glacier collapses Sep. 11, 2026
Artificial intelligence cannot yet predict exactly when an earthquake, landslide or glacier collapse will happen. But it can help researchers understand what happens as rocks and ice move towards failure, the point where accumulated stress causes them to fracture, slip or collapse.
Njord seminar series Autumn '26 Aug. 12, 2026
We are excited to present the lineup of speakers and their engaging topics for the Seminar Series this spring. Check out the program below!
An oil spill threatened the library’s underground storage. That’s when researchers found a fungus that can release the oil. June 22, 2026
Now they are working on scaling up the process.

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