UiA invites doctoral students in Agder to join this year's Researcher's Grand Prix during the national science festival this fall. It's been five years since the university last participated in this prestigious national competition.
“We will continue with online lectures until the end of the semester, even though some selected students are permitted access on campus after 27 April”, says Rector Sunniva Whittaker in her Easter message to all UiA students.
The Norwegian government has decided that universities will remain closed, but gradually may begin to reopen for a selected few.
It is now clear how the examinations will be shaped during this spring semester at UiA. All students that registered for examinations will receive an email this week – before Easter – with information on how their exams will take place.
Is it safe to use Zoom online conferences? The answer is that regular usage of Zoom is safe and secure. It is an excellent tool for teaching sessions and meetings.
The 3D-printer of the mechatronics lab and the Mechatronics Innovation Lab (MIL) of UiA is printing large quantities of protective face masks for health care professionals of Sørlandet Hospital. Now they are looking for more partners who can contribute.
On Thursday 2 April, the University Library starts delivering out books that have been ordered near the main entrance of both campuses, with the aid of UiA Help. So, both researchers and students preparing for exams should have enough reading material for Easter.
Despite the coronavirus crisis, as many as 65 students will fight this spring to try and obtain one of the 40 spots at the seven faculty boards of the university and the Student Parliament.
Neither the Bible nor the Quran is mentioned in the new curriculum for religious education in Norwegian schools.