Interdisciplinary research at NMBU integrates biosciences with social sciences and technology to create solutions for a sustainable future. NMBU provides knowlegde for life through more than 60 study programs. The university has around 5200 students and employs around 1700 people. NMBU's research is enabling people all over the world to tackle the big, global challenges regarding the environment, sustainable development, how to improve human and animal health, renewable energy sources, food production, and land- and resource management