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Norway's best research communicator has been crowned!

The committee on artificial intelligence in higher education convened at UiA this week, aiming to understand how AI affects professional education.

University of Agder students and staff teamed up with businesses again this year for the Techpoint Future conference at Tangen Upper Secondary School, where students can try out new technology on real work challenges.

“Incredibly fun. This is something we wouldn't have missed for the world!”

"Oceanopolis aims to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence in both public and private sectors," says Professor Morten Goodwin.

The University Board also approved the establishment of a new master's programme in management and HR.

SERENE at the University of Agder will bring together the country's leading environments to develop concrete solutions for digital crisis management.

Researcher Grand Prix will take place at the student venue BARE on Wednesday 17 September 2025. Two winners will proceed to the national final.

The University of Agder has secured funding for 30 places in psychology, thereby fulfilling the region's long-held wish for a psychology programme in Kristiansand.

UiA's Red Flag Campaign won top honours at the EUPRIO conference in Lisbon.

Students and UiA staff will join Saturday's parade during Skeive Sørlandsdager (Southern Norway Pride) in Kristiansand. 

The students arrived last week from 71 different countries from all parts of the globe.

A new method aims to speed up the development of battery materials for electric vehicles. Joining the effort are Vianode, Cenate, SINTEF and the University of Stavanger.

The EUPRIO award-nominated campaign will be repeated at the University of Agder (UiA) in 2025, with the university also sharing materials with other institutions aiming to combat sexual harassment.

"MishMash – Centre for AI & Creativity" has been awarded the status of a national research centre for artificial intelligence.

From 9 to 22 June, researchers, students and other ocean enthusiasts will sail around Skagerrak aboard the Tall Ship Sørlandet. The aim is to foster understanding and engagement with the marine and fjord environments.

AI will be integrated into research, teaching and administration at UiA. "We are leading the way in this area within the sector," says Maj Schian Nielsen, who works as an AI coordinator.

UiA aims to contribute to Norway taking a leading role in innovation and education within esports. Two major events will be held at Campus Grimstad in May.

The University Board also met with Grimstad municipality during its meeting on Wednesday 7 May.

Norway needs more expertise in the design of solar power plants. UiA recently received NOK 2.8 million to launch a programme in this field.

"Today, the public sector is at the mercy of the big tech giants. We aim to change that," says Professor Morten Goodwin.

The University of Agder is leading a new three-year EU project aimed at improving Europe's largest researcher training programme.

The registration window for this year's Researcher Grand Prix in Agder is now open. The application deadline is 4 May, and the show itself will be held on Wednesday, 17 September. All Ph.D. students in Agder can apply to participate.

With a clear ambition to be a visible and approachable leader, Anne Cathrine Gjærde will work to ensure that students, lecturers and researchers thrive and succeed.

Research environments in Norway, Sweden and Denmark are joining forces to shed light on the condition of fjords and seas. In June they will sail with the full-rigger Sørlandet for two weeks to highlight challenges and solutions.