Udforsk - Centre for Education Research

Udforsk is the Faculty of Humanities and Education's initiative for educational research.

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Our Vision

Udforsk is a research centre for educational research. We conduct participatory research in collaboration with teachers, early childhood educators, pupils, students, and public-sector stakeholders. We produce practice-oriented research on education, democracy, language, and technology. Our goal is to develop sustainable and equitable improvements in teaching and learning at the local, national, and international levels.

Our Mission

Udforsk’s mission is to develop evidence-based and ethically grounded solutions to challenges at the intersections of education, democracy, language, and technology, and to ensure that research findings are translated into practical educational tools and sustained educational practices.

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News

New CeDiT Book Explores Society’s Digital Future Sep. 17, 2026 9:49 AM
How are artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and new forms of governance shaping societal development? These are among the key questions addressed in the new CeDiT book, Digital Transformations: Social and Ethical Consequences of Rapid Technological Change, which was launched at the University of Agder on 15 September.
How can education help counter polarization and strengthen democracy among young people? Sep. 3, 2026 10:28 AM
In June 2026, the international EARLI conference Navigating Polarisation and Fostering Civic Engagement through Education was hosted at the University of Agder, bringing together researchers from many countries to discuss how education can strengthen democracy, dialogue, and citizenship in an era marked by increasing polarization.
Seminar - Education for Sustainable Development: The Path Ahead Oct. 17, 2025 10:22 AM
On Wednesday, April 2, Udforsk hosted the seminar Education for Sustainable Development – The Path Ahead. The seminar brought together researchers at the University of Agder who work with the themes of sustainability, environment, and education