Sustainability Research Conference NTNU

19 August 2026 at Clarion Hotel Brattøra in Trondheim

Sustainability Research Conference NTNU

The Sustainable Research (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 which are presented in the menu on the left.

As the programme is approaching its conclusion, we invited you to join us for a glimpse into the many sustainability challenges and opportunities that have been explored in SusRes. 

The conference was open to everyone, but was particularly relevant for sustainability researchers and students in sustainability, and professionals from the public and private sectors.

The conference was live streamed, and a recording is available:

 

You can also watch the recording on YouTube

Programme

08.30   Registration and coffee

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

09.15   SusRes – reflections at the roads end

09.30   Sustainable land use and hydropower – a happy mix?

10.20   Break

10.30   Sustainable oceans – garbage bin or treasure chest?

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

11.40   Lunch

12.20   Interdisciplinary cooperation for sustainability – Infrapolitics and interventions

12.40   Social sustainability and digital transformation – how to achieve better health and quality in our built environments?

13.30   Narrating sustainability: Stories, Communities, Futures

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

14.10   Break

14.20   Circular Economy – Making the most out of batteries and buildings

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

15.55   Closing remarks

16.00   End

Contact

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