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There is a significant gap between athletes’ needs and coaches’ knowledge. Researchers at UiA have three pieces of advice that could make a difference.

A research project at UiA is working to combat one of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases. A mobile app has now been developed to train healthcare workers in Africa to detect the disease.

By studying 47,000 children, researchers have determined how many exercise sessions per week are associated with the highest quality of life.

A visit from students and researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is part of the University of Agder’s commitment to internationalisation in health and nursing education. This spring, American and Norwegian students are exploring similarities and differences between the healthcare systems in Norway and the United States.

"Politicians should be more open about the kind of healthcare services we can expect to receive", says a researcher who has studied patient complaints.

Typical Norwegian drinking patterns can increase the risk of parents’ behaviour negatively impacting their children.

Nearly half of Norwegian children in middle school don't get enough sleep. For girls in particular, this is closely linked to quality of life.

Four-year-olds who eat a lot of snacks show more signs of anxiety, anger and difficulty concentrating.

A new study offers a unique insight into just how important team spirit is for a national team – and what fosters it.

Stephen Seiler is dismayed by the gamification of the running world. The endurance expert would like to see more recreational runners dare to break free from technology.

In 2026, it will be 50 years since the first cohort began the nursing programme in Kristiansand. On 1 June, former students, staff and partners are invited to look back on a programme that has shaped healthcare services for over five decades.

Queer people who have grown up in Christian communities that do not accept them continue to feel that fear and shame long after they have left the congregation.

When traditional ball games and high intensity training dominate physical education lessons, girls with minority backgrounds are often left on the sidelines.

When young people reach the age of 16, parents no longer have access to their child’s health information. For many families, this change comes unexpectedly.

Patients with advanced cancer should be involved in decisions about their own treatment. Yet, patients, and relatives and nurses too, are often unsure how exactly this should take place, according to a new doctoral thesis from the University of Agder (UiA).

Through the internship scheme between UiA and IK Start, master’s student Abdullah Zafar has taken on responsibility in a professional elite sports environment. Recently, he joined the G19 team on a trip to the Netherlands as an analyst – a clear example of how sports studies at UiA can provide hands-on, career-relevant experience.

A new University of Agder study reveals that a large proportion of trans people in Norway pay for gender affirming treatment and care out of their own pockets, even though it is available through the public healthcare system.

For the first time, bachelor’s students in nursing at the University of Agder have organised a teddy bear hospital for nursery school children – both in Grimstad and Kristiansand. As part of teaching on communication with children, the initiative created a safe and educational setting for both students and children

Many young people use painkillers daily, says a researcher who has studied young people’s quality of life in Agder.

There are many cases of fathers and sons both reaching elite level in football. New research from the University of Agder offers a unique insight into how fathers influence their sons’ path to the top.

Nurses hold a key position in health and care work in Norwegian prisons. What is it like for them to promote health behind bars? A professor at the University of Agder has written a book about this.

All serious esports teams now include physical training and healthy diets as key parts of player development. They also spend less time gaming.

An international study involving over 9,000 children reveals that measures aimed at parents do not work to prevent childhood obesity. “We need to think differently,” says researcher Nina Cecilie Øverby.

New research reveals that unequal treatment can severely impact health – and in surprising ways.

For many women who survive gynecological cancer, the desire for sex and intimacy disappears. The healthcare system rarely asks. Their partner might not do so either.