Oslo Centre for Interdisciplinary Environmental and Social Research - CIENS

Oslo Centre for Interdisciplinary Environmental and Social Research is a strategic research collaboration between independent research institutes and the University of Oslo.

 

CIENS is built on a shared scientific strategy and research program (Strategies and Actions for Common REsearch – SACRE), co-operation on research and information projects, and the consolidation of about 500 researchers under a single roof in new and environmentally sound offices in the Oslo Innovation Center.

CIENS represents a new arena that spans from pure science, to applied science, to innovation and invention within the Oslo Innovation Center at the University of Oslo. CIENS will be a leading national and international focal point for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research on environment and society.

Activities at CIENS is characterised by:

  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Co-operation
  • Social relevance

CIENS

 

Article produced by Jorunn Gran 21.02.2009

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