NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS carries out research, development, dissemination and outreach related to humans and organizations. ... Much of our research concerns either sociopolitical issues or commercial development. Our activities are divided into five academic units: Studio Apertura (Organizational research) CIRiS – The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Space Diversity and inclusion Childhood, adolescence and development NAPHA – national centre of expertise in mental health care for adults We have an interdisciplinary staff of researchers with backgrounds in the social sciences, technology, natural sciences and humanities, and we are making vigorous efforts to develop projects across the boundaries of the academic units. In this way, we believe that we can contribute to new approaches to the development of knowledge in key areas of society. Our academic units work in close cooperation with related research groups at NTNU. The research institute is 100% owned by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). read more