SpedAims - A national research centre
We aim to improve learning, well-being and motivation for children with special needs through high-quality special educational research.
SpedAims is funded by The Research Council of Norway and five Norwegian universities are involved:
- University of Oslo (host)
- University of Stavanger
- University of Bergen
- University of Agder
- Nord University

Leadership
Øistein Anmarkrud
Director
Professor of Special Needs Education at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo.
Christian Brandmo
Vice Director
Professor at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo.
Board Members
Sigrun Karin Ertesvåg
Professor of Educational Psychology and Head of Research at The Learning Environment Center, University of Stavanger.
Oddny Judith Solheim
Professor in Special Needs Education and director at Knowledge Centre for Education at the University of Stavanger.
Kathrin Olsen
Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University.
Bjarte Furnes
Associate Professor in Special Needs Education at The Departement of Eduacation, University of Bergen.
David L. Cameron
Professor of Special Needs Education at The Departement of Eduacation, University of Agder.
Administration
Fredrik Solli Wandem
Communications Adviser at the Departement of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo.
Contact Information
SpedAims is located in Helga Engs hus at The Unviversity of Oslo.
- Director: Øistein Anmarkrud
- Vise Director: Christian Brandmo
- Communications Adviser: Fredrik Solli Wandem