Sikt – Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research
Sikt is a government IT provider delivering national services for education and research. Our goal is to ensure that institutions, both large and small, have access to high-quality services and the tools they need to achieve their objectives.
Since the 1970's institusions in education and research in Norway have collaborated on shared solutions. Today, most of these initiatives have been brought together under Sikt.
Sikt is a national resource for the common good – owned by the Ministry of Education and Research.
Our purpose is to deliver the technology, services and infrastructure required that enables knowledge to advance, be shared, and create value for society.
By developing and procuring services collectively, we reduce costs and provide better conditions compared to institutions acting alone. When multiple institutions use the same solutions, administrative costs are also reduced, while collaboration and mobility between institutions become easier.
Shared Services for Shared Benefit
To teach, you need systems that support teaching and manage exams.
To research, you must be able to find, share and build on existing knowledge.
To run an institution, you depend on secure administrative tools and a reliable digital infrastructure.
Sikt and our services contribute to all of this.
When suitable services already exist, Sikt negotiates agreements with external providers on behalf of our users. If such services do not exist, we develop solutions internally – or adapt existing ones to meet specific user needs.
Sikt's goals:
Outlined by the Ministry of Education and Research, our mission includes:
- Ensure that education and research have access to high-quality infrastructure and shared services.
- Promote data-sharing to strengthen knowledge development, innovation and value creation.
- Provide services that guarantee robust information security and data protection.
A Foundation for Knowledge Development
Sikt’s solutions are used by universities, colleges, research institutes, vocational schools, secondary and primary schools, as well as the health sector, archives, specialized libraries, and museums.
We develop our services in collaboration with institutions and users – to understand their needs and identify the right solutions.
Sikt aims to build a modern, secure and connected digital foundation for knowledge development.
Working for the Common Good
Sikt is made up of people with expertise across a wide range of fields, with offices in Trondheim, Oslo, and Bergen.
Our team includes specialists in nearly every area relevant to the operation of a modern knowledge institution, from procurement and legal issues, to data privacy, data sharing and artificial intelligence.
We believe our strength lies in combining technological expertise with an understanding of academic fields and user needs. Our long experience and close partnerships in the sector helps us understand how to make shared solutions work.
International Collaboration
International collaboration is a key part of eduacion and research. Sikt plays both a coordinating and operational role in cross-border cooperation.
The aim of our international cooperation, is helping institutions collaborate across borders and making student exchange and joint research easier to achieve.
Promoting equality and diversity
At Sikt, we believe in fairness and equal opportunities for all. We value everyone's potential and are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment.
We view this not only as a way to promote equality but also as a driver of sustainable social and economic development.