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-8/18 Gøy på landet? Betydningen av lokale trekk for innvandreres bosetting i rurale kommuner
Article
R-4/18 Sektorvise scenarier for bioøkonomien
Report
A-7/18 Making occupational health and safety training relevant for farmers: Evaluation of an introductory course in occupational health and safety in Norway
Article
R-5/18 Politisk organisering og ordninger for nærdemokrati i sammenslåtte kommuner
Report
A-6/18 Ageing in Norwegian rural and urban communities
Article
A-5/18 Zwischen Überfluss und Mangel: Einblicke in die Reparatur städtischer Infrastrukturen am Beispiel der Wasserversorgung in Dar es Salaam
Article