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21 August 2025

“Unraveling” the mathematics of origami

High school student, and CAS Basic Research Prize winner, Toma Kamata Sydnes has developed mathematical theorems to predict how origami designs will unfold — research that could have applications far beyond paper folding.

Jonatan Kurzwelly presents his research project during lunch seminar

18 August 2025

Open Call for Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) Programme 2026-2028

The Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) programme is now accepting applications for the 2026–2028 cycle.

Ida-Marie Høyvik presenting at the Young CAS gathering

25 June 2025

Young CAS gathering at CAS

Based on participant feedback and programme evaluation, CAS organised a gathering for former and active Young CAS PIs on the morning before the Young CAS ceremony and summer party.

Project illustration depicting a model of brain plasticity. Illustrated by Camilla K. Elmar / CAS.

24 June 2025

FRIPRO grant to study bilingualism and language learning

Young CAS PI Vincent DeLuca has been awarded 7.6 million Norwegian kroner to investigate how bilingual experience shapes the brain and cognitive abilities, and how these changes influence the capacity to learn new languages.

Saadi Lahlou, Gudmund Hernes and Rolf Reed at Paris-IAS

06 June 2025

Gudmund Hernes and CAS Launches Hernes-CAS Mobility Grant

CAS is pleased to announce the Hernes-CAS Mobility Grant, a residential fellowship opportunity developed in collaboration with Gudmund Hernes.

04 June 2025

Announcing the CAS projects of 2026/2027

We are thrilled to announce the research projects chosen for the 2026/2027 academic year.

A collage of photos showing diversity in work life. Source: Pexels.

26 May 2025

Maria Olsson begins research stay at CAS

Maria Olsson has begun her research stay at CAS, where she will lead a team developing a more inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to measuring gender inequality across Europe.

Fabian Harang at CAS lunch seminar Fall 2023

23 April 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Fabian Harang

After co-leading the "Signatures for Images" project at CAS, mathematician Fabian Harang is now tackling climate challenges in the grocery industry - connecting basic research and business interests.

Camilla Serck-Hanssen and Toma Kamata Sydnes at award ceremony

07 April 2025

CAS awards basic research prize to high school student for innovative origami project

The Young Academy of Norway (AYF) recently convened the second award ceremony for the Norwegian Young Researchers Contest (Konkurransen unge forskere), which highlights exceptional research conducted by secondary and high school students across Norway.