Research areas
The Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences provides new knowledge in the welfare state's crucial areas such as nutrition, e-health, public health, sports, physical education, mental health and addiction, nursing, and social education. We host active and relevant research groups linked to all the programmes we offer, and research centres that are internationally recognised and innovative in their fields.
Research news
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This is where coach training is failing women and girls in sport Oct. 7, 2026 12:46 PM
There is a significant gap between athletes’ needs and coaches’ knowledge. Researchers at UiA have three pieces of advice that could make a difference.
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UiA launches an educational app for a neglected tropical disease Aug. 14, 2026 12:50 PM
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.
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Children experience the greatest benefits from a moderate amount of organised exercise Aug. 7, 2026 1:18 PM
By studying 47,000 children, researchers have determined how many exercise sessions per week are associated with the highest quality of life.
