The SusRes Programme at NTNU is one of the largest strategic research programmes in the sustainability field in Norway, involving more than 47 PhD candidates across 11 interdisciplinary projects.

As the programme is soon reaching its finalization, we want to invite you to get a glimpse of the many aspects of sustainability that has been under scrutiny in SusRes. 

Time and venue

• Time: 19 August 2026, at 09.00–16.00
• Venue: Clarion Hotel Brattøra, Trondheim

Registration

Register for the conference by 12 August

Programme

09.00 – Opening speech by Toril A. Nagelhus Hernes, Prorector for Research and Innovation, NTNU

09.15 – SusRes – reflections at the roads end  – Helge Brattebø and Stig Larssæther

09.30 – Interdisciplinary cooperation for sustainability - Infrapolitics and interventions – Théophile Martin and Heidi Rapp Nielsen

09.50 – Narratives of sustainability – Hanna Musiol + PhDs

10.10 – Sustainable land use and hydropower – a happy mix? Ivar Herfindal and Tor Haakon Bakken + PhDs

11.00 – Break

11.10 – Sustainable oceans – garbage bin or treasure chest? Francesca Verones, Siv Marina Flø Grimstad and Mats Ingulstad + PhDs

12.00 – Table discussions – what is the main take-away from this session?

12.20 – Lunch

13.00 – Social sustainability and digital transformation – how to achieve better health and quality in our built environments? Sobah Abbas Pettersen and Babak Farshchian + PhDs

13.50 – Circular Economy - Making the most out of batteries and buildings. Pasi Aalto and Sulalit Bandyopadhyay + PhDs

14.40 – Table discussions – what is the main take-away from this session    

15.00 – Break

15.10    Panel discussion with reflections and comments from external stakeholders and the strategic research area NTNU Community:

• Vidar Skagestad, The Research Council of Norway
• Ole Joar Flaat, Høyland Municipality
• Karoline Daugstad, NTNU Community

15.55 – Final comments 

16.00 – End

Contact

Stig Larssæther, Senior Advisor – Research, Innovation and External Relations Division