Regions with a varied business sector are better prepared for growth and innovation, concludes a new doctoral thesis from the School of Business and Law at the University of Agder.
There are far more male than female professors at UiA, and the male professors also seem to have more power, according to May-Linda Magnussen, project leader for research in UiA’s Balance Project.
This autumn, PhD students at the University of Agder are setting the foundation of their own association to help and support PhD students with their student life at UiA.
23 students have been hired as academic coaches at the Faculty of Engineering and Science’s study programmes. The coaches are responsible for managing their own student groups, which they will follow throughout the entire year of study. The aim is helping first-year students to experience a sense of mastery and succeed with their studies at the university.
The Global Lounge in Vrimlehallen is a meeting place for formal and informal meetings between international and Norwegian students and staff. It is located next to the main entrance and was officially opened in January 2018.
The Election Committee at the University of Agder is now announcing the election of a new rector for the period 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2023. The election will be held in February.
Agder Energi and the University of Agder have achieved concrete advances in simulations for artificial intelligence controlling hydroelectric power production. Minister of Research and Higher Education Iselin Nybø was thrilled about what she saw and heard.
Three UiA students will have their bachelor’s thesis published in a renowned journal. This is the first time bachelor’s students from UiA publish at the second quality level of the Norwegian Scientific Index.