Events

In this seminar, Débora Maehler will present findings from four complementary studies that examine PIAAC research from different perspectives, including the quality and scope of the research and the factors shaping cognitive skills across adulthood.

In this seminar, Eliane Segers will discuss the use of media, ICT and AI in home and school environments, focusing on literacy and text comprehension.

In this seminar, Young-Suk Kim, Professor at the School of Education, University of California at Irvine, will present research on the relationship between reading and writing, and discuss how socioeconomic status is associated with literacy development across different reading and writing skills.

The 2026 GEM Report takes stock of education progress in access and equity. How can we understand and use the findings and recommendations globally and nationally?

Professor Emerita Debra Myhill is delivering this year's Helga Eng lecture on how grammar can be used as a resource for crafting and making meaning in writing, and how teachers can help students develop the metalinguistic understanding to make informed choices in their own writing.

Welcome to a presentation of the report 'NOU 2026: 10 Fellesskolen – The cornerstone of tomorrow's society' by committee member Martin Eckhoff Andresen. Following the presentation, UV-researchers representing various perspectives on education will join him in a panel discussion. 

In this talk, Akhila Reddy presents findings from a study on whether prenatal use of paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) affects children’s language and communication development.

Universities have thrived on open inquiry, international collaboration and trust in knowledge, but all three are now under pressure. As the world changes, what kind of university will we need in the future, and what kind of society will it help create?

In this seminar, Eric Dearing will examine the "opportunity gap" as an explanation for social disparities in academic achievement. Drawing on a series of collaborative studies, he will present empirical findings and theoretical insights that address important gaps in research on children's educational opportunities across settings, domains, and stages of development.

In this seminar, Maria Psyridou will present findings from a longitudinal study of ADHD symptoms and learning difficulties in Finnish children. The study explores how ADHD and academic skills are interconnected across childhood and adolescence.

In this talk, Jan Killisch will provide an accessible introduction to MFC measurement, covering common variations of the MFC response format and modeling approaches for comparative data. He will conclude the introduction with a list of advantages and disadvantages of the response format to help researchers decide when to consider MFC as an alternative to rating scales.

Welcome to an open lecture with postdoctor Alexander Selling.

Cand.paed. Siv Marit Stavem at Department of Education will be defending the thesis "Governing Physical Learning Environments: The emergence of the school building through policy, design and teaching" for the degree of PhD.

In this seminar Tyler Watts, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University, will present new evidence on whether public investment in pre-kindergarten improves student achievement, drawing on the large-scale expansion of pre-k across the United States.

Reflecting with rich data and AI: What do we gain, what do we learn, and what might we lose? Come and hear about human-centered analytics and AI in simulation-based learning in healthcare education.

Master Ellen Egeland Flø at Department of Special Needs Education will be defending the thesis "STEM-learning and engagement in school making activities: Linking lesson design, psychological distance, sensory input, sympathetic activation, learning, and engagement" for the degree of PhD.

Join us for insights on inclusive education in the Middle East and the challenges shaping the field today.

In this seminar, Sigrid Blömeke Scholarship Award recipient Emma Hart will join CREATE researchers Nicolai Borgen and Henrik Daae Zachrisson to present new research on how early childhood education and care (ECEC) and later school experiences interact to shape children’s development.

This seminar will be held by Alexandra Starr. The seminar explores whether grit and self-control play a causal role in children’s literacy and numeracy development. Using large-scale longitudinal twin data, the study offers new insights into the links between non-cognitive skills and educational achievement.

Master Hannah Mülder at Department of Education will be defending the thesis "Student–staff partnerships and how they unfold in practice: investigating tensions, vulnerabilities and tinkering" for the degree of PhD.

This seminar will be held by Professor Martijn Meeter. He will discuss how educational research has increasingly moved away from theory building and compare developments in reading research and motivation research.