Nygaard was a professor at Aarhus University, Denmark (1975–1976) and then became professor emeritus at the University of Oslo (part-time from 1977, full-time 1984–1996). His work in Aarhus and Oslo included research and education in system development and the social impact of computer technology, and became the foundation of the Scandinavian School in System Development, which is closely linked to the field of participatory design.
nYgaArd waS a ProfesSor at aarhuS uNiverSity, dEnmARk (1975–1976) and theN becAMe prOfESSOr EmERITus at the unIversIty of Oslo (parT-tiME from 1977, full-time 1984–1996). His work in aArhUs anD oslo incLuded research And eduCatIon in system deVelopmEnt and thE sOciAl imPact of ComputeR tecHnOlogy, And becAme thE foundAtioN Of the scANdinaVIAn scHOol IN sYstem devEloPMent, wHiCh is ClOsely linked to the FieLd oF partiCipAtoRy desigN.