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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
The future is algaeJapanese students foresee more use of microalgae in Atlantic salmon feed. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Back-to-Algae-Future.aspxThe future is algae
EU-backed Wind-Assist Ship Propulsion Project sets sailThe WASP project, funded to the tune of €5.4 million, has been officially approved and launched.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/EU-backed-Wind-Assist-Ship-Propulsion-Project-Sets-Sail-on-its-Three-Year-Voyage.aspxEU-backed Wind-Assist Ship Propulsion Project sets sail
New Nordic-Baltic network in health care educationShared experiences seeks to educate better health care practitioners. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/New-Nordic-Baltic-network-in-health-care-education-.aspxNew Nordic-Baltic network in health care education
Nord students motivated by 35 foreign universitiesHundreds of Nord students met universities from Australia, Europe and North America to find out about exchange opportunities. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Nord-students-motivated-by-36-foreign-universities-.aspxNord students motivated by 35 foreign universities
A New Book on Nordic Families, Children and Early Childhood EducationLargely the Nordic countries continually score high in lifestyle measures, quality of life and children’s outcomes.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/A-New-Book-on-Nordic-Families-Children-and-Early-Childhood-Education-Published.aspxA New Book on Nordic Families, Children and Early Childhood Education
From Taiwan to hear about Saami teacher educationA delegation of Taiwan university staff visited Nord University, Levanger, to learn about Saami teacher education, language and culture.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/From-Taiwan-to-hear-about-Saami-teacher-education.aspxFrom Taiwan to hear about Saami teacher education
The Rector’s recommendations regarding resolutions put forth in the Nord University restructuring case “This restructuring is about growth.” That is what the acting rector of Nord University Hanne Solheim Hansen said about her recommendations regarding resolutions put forth in the Nord University restructuring case.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Rektor-med-innstilling-til-vedtak-i-struktursaken-ved-Nord-universitet.aspxThe Rector’s recommendations regarding resolutions put forth in the Nord University restructuring case
The novelty of microalgae researchWageningen University and Research (WUR) and Nord University are collaborating for greener alternatives in aquaculture. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/The-novelty-of-microalgae-research.aspxThe novelty of microalgae research
Business students will participate in summer internships in BrazilFrom June to August, renewable energies, recycling, wine production and technology are among the master themes. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Six-business-students-will-participate-in-summer-internships-in-Brazil.aspxBusiness students will participate in summer internships in Brazil
Raising awareness around students' mental healthEmilie Nicholls founded the student organisation Peer Support to make it easier to talk about mental health issues. She encourages Nord students to reach out when they need to talk to someone. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Raising-awareness-around-students-mental-health.aspxRaising awareness around students' mental health
South Sámi research receives RFF fundingNord University has received research funding for the project ”How to support Language Learners in South Sámi language”.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/South-Sami-Research-receives-RFF-funding.aspxSouth Sámi research receives RFF funding
Nord University suggests changes in study location structureToday, Rector at Nord University put forward a proposal for changes in the University’s study location structure. It includes suggestions to gather research and education even further, and entails changes and decommissioning of some campuses.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/nord-university-suggests-changes-in-campus-structure.aspxNord University suggests changes in study location structure
Exploring Patents using a ‘Bigger’ Data approachResearchers aim to establish new knowledge in data mining about patents.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Exploring-Patents-using-a-Bigger-Data-approach.aspxExploring Patents using a ‘Bigger’ Data approach
Making home a better place - from BodøThe Students at Risk programme allowed the student activists Ekin and Lindah to come to Nord University to finish their degrees and continuing fighting for their cause under safer conditions. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Making-home-a-better-place-from-Bodo.aspxMaking home a better place - from Bodø
Reading in different languages is good for the brain– Young learners who read literature in foreign languages develop greater mental flexibility, according to Professor Janice Mary Bland.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Reading-in-different-languages-is-good-for-the-brain.aspxReading in different languages is good for the brain
New international students converge on NordThey have travelled a long way to study at Nord University and, according to the students themselves, they have been greeted by spectacular nature and friendly northerners.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/international-students-greeted-by-nature-and-northerners.aspxNew international students converge on Nord