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New study confirms climate change driving global movement of marine species“More tropical species are shifting their geographic range polewards into the Northern hemisphere due to warmer ocean around the equator", says Professor Mark John Costello at Nord University.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/New-study-confirms-climate-change-driving-global-movement-of-marine-species.aspxNew study confirms climate change driving global movement of marine species
Online teaching as a main rule throughout the semesterNord University has decided to extend online teaching as a main rule throughout this semester. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Online-teaching-as-a-main-rule-throughout-the-semester.aspxOnline teaching as a main rule throughout the semester
Bodø campus closed until April 12thThe municipality of Bodø introduces strict infection control measures from midnight March 12th until April 12th. This means that campus in Bodø is closed for students. All staff who are able to work from home, must do so.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Campus-i-Bodo-stenges-fra-midnatt-fredag.aspxBodø campus closed until April 12th
Current infection control extendedNord University extends online classes until April 16.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Current-infection-control-extended.aspxCurrent infection control extended
Keep yourself updated with local infection control measuresThe municipality of Bodø now recommends to use facemasks in public spaces indoors. This also applies at Nord university premises. Other local recommendations may apply at other campuses.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Hold-deg-oppdatert-pa-lokale-smitteverntiltak.aspxKeep yourself updated with local infection control measures
Current infection control extended until March 15Nord University extends online classes until March 15.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Videreforer-eksiterende-smitteverntiltak-til-15-mars.aspxCurrent infection control extended until March 15
Teacher Students Complete Virtual Study Trip to YorkWhen Nord students can’t go to York, York comes to Nord!https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Teacher-Students-Complete-Virtual-Study-Trip-to-York.aspxTeacher Students Complete Virtual Study Trip to York
The restrictions after local lockdowns have been liftedNormal advice for testing for COVID-19 applies from February 2. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/New-restrictions-after-local-lockdowns.aspxThe restrictions after local lockdowns have been lifted
University assessing possibility for on-campus classesMost students will be participating in classes online only until February 15. Certain classes may be delivered on campus. Keep an eye on Canvas for updates about what applies to you.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/University-assessing-possibility-for-on-campus-classes.aspxUniversity assessing possibility for on-campus classes
How do marine snails tackle changes in temperature?Does temperature affect how snails spread their genes? Anja Maria Westram leads the international research group that aims to find out. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/How-do-marine-snails-tackle-changes-in-temperature.aspxHow do marine snails tackle changes in temperature?
Online teaching throughout JanuaryOnline teaching will apply throughout January. Some on-site teaching will be arranged for from January 20th. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/online-teaching-throughout-january.aspxOnline teaching throughout January
Exams in spring semester 2021As a general rule, examinations in the spring semester will be arranged online. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Exams-in-spring-semester-2021.aspxExams in spring semester 2021
On-site classes from JanuaryNord University plans for on-site teaching for campus-based study programmes in the spring semester.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/on-site-classes-from-january.aspxOn-site classes from January
IT services unavailable on Thursday November 19th 2020 due to server errorSeveral IT services at Nord University were unavailable for students on Thursday November 19th. The error is now solved. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/it-services-unavailable-due-to-server-error.aspxIT services unavailable on Thursday November 19th 2020 due to server error
Campuses remain open for studentsNord University introduces stricter measures that will apply from Monday, November 9. This affects teaching and examinations at all our campuses.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/campuses-remain-open-for-students.aspxCampuses remain open for students
Infection control at the universityOne employee in Bodø, one in Mo i Rana and a student at a session-based study programme in Bodø has tested positive for covid-19. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Infection-control-of-infection-cases-at-the-university.aspxInfection control at the university
Knowledge as the key to success in sportsFor nearly 25 years, Nord University has offered the combination of elite sports and education. “Knowledge is crucial for success; it changes everything”, says Assistant Professor Per Øyvind Torvik. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Knowledge-as-the-key-to-success-in-sports.aspxKnowledge as the key to success in sports
Digital Media and Our BrainThe Internet and social media are slowly changing the way we use our brain, and if we are not careful, over-time we turn into highly specialised experts in a small area while knowing very little about other subjects.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Digital-Media-and-Our-Brain.aspxDigital Media and Our Brain
Online opening of the academic yearThis year, the start of the new academic year will be celebrated a little differently.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Online-opening-academic-year.aspxOnline opening of the academic year
Financial support for pandemic-affected international degree studentsA one-off payment of up to NOK 10,000 aims to relieve some of the financial pressure caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/financial-support-pandemic-affected-international-students.aspxFinancial support for pandemic-affected international degree students
Nord University to reopenNord University is now in the process of reopening university buildings. In order to ensure good infection prevention and control, the university will be reopened in stages. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/reopening-Nord-University.aspxNord University to reopen
What you need to know about studying this autumnNew and current students can expect a combination of on-site and online classes, as well as measures to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/What-you-need-to-know-about-autumn.aspxWhat you need to know about studying this autumn
Student exchange in autumn cancelled- The health, safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Student-exchange-in-autumn-cancelled.aspxStudent exchange in autumn cancelled
Feeling part of something bigger gives better home careDisagreements can arise when different professions collaborate on municipal home care. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/being-part-of-something-bigger-gives-better-home-care.aspxFeeling part of something bigger gives better home care
Nord University campus closures extendedNord University’s campuses will remain closed until May 20, 2020.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/campus-closures-extended-until-may-20.aspxNord University campus closures extended
Contributing in the fight against CoronavirusHighly qualified health workers, several thousands pairs of latex gloves, ultrasound equipment and beds. Read more about Nord's contributions.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/contributing-in-the-fight-against-coronavirus.aspxContributing in the fight against Coronavirus
New Book on Monitoring Student Achievement in EuropeThis book draws together leading student assessment academics from across Europe exploring student monitoring policies and practices in a range of countries.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/New-Book-Published-on-Monitoring-Student-Achievement-in-Europe.aspxNew Book on Monitoring Student Achievement in Europe
Going places with English at Nord– With the English programme at Nord University you get even better insight than you signed up for, says Norwegian student Thea Regine Pedersen. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Getting-the-World-Together-Through-the-English-Language.aspxGoing places with English at Nord
Nord University’s campuses closed until after EasterRector Hanne Solheim Hansen announced today that Nord University’s campuses will remain closed until Monday, April 13, 2020.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/nord-universitys-campuses-closed-until-after-Easter.aspxNord University’s campuses closed until after Easter
Coronavirus: Nord University closed for 14 daysIn order to limit transmission of coronavirus, the Norwegian Directorate of Health has declared the closure of all universities. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/coronavirus-Nord-University-closed-for-14-days.aspxCoronavirus: Nord University closed for 14 days