Communications Unit

The Communications Unit is responsible for news and research dissemination, web presence, social media, marketing, events, student recruitment, profiling, and graphic design/printing. We have staff in Bodø and Levanger.


Our areas of responsibility:

  • Overall responsibility for strategic and operational communication at Nord University. This includes media relations, coordination, and interaction with leadership, authorities, industry, and the public.

    Staff members:
    Andreas Førde - Head of communications
    Tor Dybdal-Holthe - Deputy head of communications

  • We disseminate news from Nord University and current research, through popular science articles at nord.no and forskning.no. We have solid expertise in photography, video, and text, and can provide support and advice to our academic communities regarding op-ed writing, etc.

    Staff members:
    Bjørnar Olav Leknes
    Svein-Arnt Eriksen
    Lise Fagerbakk


  • The team is responsible for the operation and development of our external websites. The team is also responsible for facilitating and coordinating content on the website from the academic community at Nord University.

    Staff members:
    Lena Ramsvik - web editor
    Helen Hillevi Ruud
    Thomas Holten Enstad

    • iNord (intranett.nord.no)
    • Content facilitation and information for staff
    • Language policy

    Staff members:
    Ellisiv Flatval
    Øyfrid Sudenius Knudsen

  • Coordination, publishing, advertising, and advising related to student recruitment and digital marketing.

    Staff members:
    Adrian Svendsen Bensvik
    Therese Korsvik Berger


  • Main responsibility for profiling and events such as Science Week, Lytring, Innsikt, Open Day at the university, and University Tour.

    Staff members:
    Per-Stian Michelsen Ekroll

  • The team offers a wide range of graphic services, from printing compendiums and reports to graphic design for complete marketing materials. The team is responsible for developing and managing the visual identity of Nord University.

    Staff members:
    Hege Vatne Arntsen
    Einar Normann Christensen