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Back to Algae FutureJapanese students foresee more use of microalgae in Atlantic salmon feed. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Back-to-Algae-Future.aspxBack to Algae Future
EU-backed Wind-Assist Ship Propulsion Project Sets Sail on its Three-Year VoyageThe 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 on its Three-Year Voyage
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
Life saving first aid to the South and Lule Saami languagesMember of the Sami Parliament praises Nord University’s launching of a primary teacher education programme in South and Lule Saami languages.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Life-Saving-First-Aid-to-the-South-and-Lule-Saami-Languages.aspxLife saving first aid to the South and Lule Saami languages
The winds of changeRenewable energy is the future and 26-year-old master’s student Kseniya Pak its face and brains.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/The-winds-of-change.aspxThe winds of change
Nord students to head national unionJose de Pool and Lindah Chido Matsapa will work to improve the economic and social situation of international students in Norway. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Nord-students-to-head-national-union.aspxNord students to head national union
New student presidentSolveig M. Fleischer has been elected president of the Student Parliament at Nord University.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/New-student-president-2018.aspxNew student president
Students win at games awardsNot long after they developed «Field Hospital», Doctors Without Borders got in touch. Now, these Nord students can claim Game of the Year. https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Students-win-at-game-awards.aspxStudents win at games awards
Exchange opportunities in Brazil and ChinaNord University has received funding for international student exchange collaboration with China and Brazil, say Project Managers Roberto Rivas Hermann and Yan Zaho.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Exchange-opportunities-in-Brazil-and-China.aspxExchange opportunities in Brazil and China
Nord students meet with star producer– Listen to music that you do not like, says Radiohead producer John Leckie. He recently shared his knowledge and experiences when meeting with Nord University music students.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Nord-Students-Met-With-Star-Producer.aspxNord students meet with star producer
New warts and allIt is microscopic, with yellow growths and a crust characterised by small grains or warts. Say hello to crustose lichen Cliostomum piceicola.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/new-warts-and-all.aspxNew warts and all
Improving crisis managementNord University and colleges in Lofoten and Bodø cooperate on safety and emergency response training. Together, we can contribute to saving lives and the environment in the High North.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Improving-emergency-response-in-the-north.aspxImproving crisis management
Young researchers journey out10 PhD Candidates at Nord University share a travel grant of NOK 600,000.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Young-researchers-journey-out.aspxYoung researchers journey out
Cod not almightyThe ocean waters of the Lofoten-Vesterålen archipelago are more diverse than the North Sea.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Cod-not-all-powerful.aspxCod not almighty
Tops marks for Nord Business SchoolEntrepreneurship researchers at Nord University are the best in Norway, and among the world's top 100 research communities in the field.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Top-marks-for-Nord-Business-School.aspxTops marks for Nord Business School
Philo of Alexandria under the magnifierHe was a contemporary of Jesus and his writings are described as a treasure. International researchers are taking a renewed interest in Philo of Alexandria.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/Philo-of-Alexandria-under-magnifier.aspxPhilo of Alexandria under the magnifier
What the seas don't needWine bottles, plastic and pillows. Tables, tires and toothbrushes. It all surfaced in Bodø's harbour during Science Week 2017.https://www.nord.no/en/news-events/news/Pages/What-the-seas-dont-need.aspxWhat the seas don't need