Welcome to RURALIS – Institute for Rural and Regional Research
RURALIS is an independent research foundation located at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim
Our research areas
Local communities in village and town
The field of research addresses various perspectives and developments related to Norwegian rural communities.
Read moreBusiness Development
The field of research addresses various perspectives related to industrial development by country and water.
Read moreResource Management
Proper management of natural resources requires the development and use of research-based knowledge.
Read moreMuncipal and regional development
The research field addresses different perspectives and developmental features related to municipal and regional development in Norway.
Read moreOur projects
Latest publications
A-3/18 The importance of gender roles and relations in rural agricultural technology development: a case study on solar fruit drying in Mozambique
Article
A-2/18 Facilitating integrated agricultural technology development through participatory research
Article
B-1/18 Klimasmart landbruk
Book
R-2/18 Kompetanse og rådgiving i jordbruket: Kunnskapsoversikt, aktuelle problemstillinger og analytiske perspektiver for studier av bønders kompetanse som samspill mellom bønder, rådgiving og forskning
Report
R-3/18 Lokalbefolkningen rundt Dovrefjell og Sunndalsfjella – Betydningen av fjellet og holdninger til forvaltningen
Report
R-8/17 Matsikkerhet og internasjonale markeder
Report