HVL (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences) is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway with 16 000 students, offering Bachelor, Master and PhD studies primarily within education, engineering, health and social sciences. Researchers at HVL works in multidisciplinary teams and in close cooperation with universities, research institutes and organisations at local, national and international level. HVL`s dedicated role in community development makes it an important partner for local authorities, as well as for industry, hospitals, health- and social care institutions, schools, kindergartens, and culture institutions. HVL host several research centres such as Mohn Centre for Innovation and Regional Development, CASE – Center of Creativities, Arts and Science in Education, CACC - Centre for Arts, Culture and Communication, Centre for new media and KINDKNOW - Kindergarten Knowledge Centre for Systemic Research on Diversity and Sustainable Futures, CER- Centre for Educational Research.