The government has appointed Hilde Inntjore, Vice-Rector for Education at UiA, to the committee on artificial intelligence in higher education. The committee will advise on how AI technology will benefit students and universities.
Mechatronics Innovation Lab Ltd (MIL) and I4Health Ltd have merged. This strategic move aims to meet the upcoming need for test facilities in the development of health technology.
Researchers will investigate the long-term effects of New Patterns, an initiative operational in 16 Norwegian municipalities. The funding comes from the Living Conditions Programme for Agder.
UiA technology has received five million kroner in funding from the Research Council of Norway. NORCE will now develop a system that can relieve people in dangerous work situations offshore.
The University Board also allocated six recruitment positions and reviewed the accounts and reports for 2024.
Thomas Gjesteland at the University of Agder has been awarded the Olav Thon Foundation's award for his commitment and contribution to quality teaching. The award highlights the professor's ability to inspire and motivate students.
Last Friday, construction of the roof on the new science centre at UiA was completed. As is customary, this milestone was celebrated with a wreath and cake – and also a science show.
Funding from the Aust-Agder Development and Competence Fund is enabling the establishment of Norway's first university nursing home.
CreaTeME Creative Synergies 2025 brings together leading experts, students and professionals from across Europe to explore how music education can meet new challenges.
Students have voiced their opinions through the 2024 national student survey, Studiebarometeret.
The University of Agder has received approval to establish a professional psychology programme. Now, the region must work together to secure the funding.
The University of Agder is participating in a major European research project aimed at revolutionizing the way we recycle batteries. The goal is to make battery recycling both more profitable and environmentally friendly.
"If I can contribute knowledge where it is most needed, it is incredibly meaningful," says Roy Mersland.
Do you find recycling easy, or are you a bit unsure about how to go about it? Try our recycling quiz to test your knowledge and discover some simple tips!
Sociologist Kristian Mjåland emphasized two key differences between the Norwegian and British prison systems.
How can we create a zero-emissions society? The EU is working to find out, and the University of Agder (UiA) is contributing to this effort.
"This funding will help further develop research-based ideas from UiA and create value for society," says Kristina Walker-Nordlöf from the University of Agder.
"Children and young people are more interested in money and personal finance than most adults realise, including topics like pensions and savings."
Researchers at UiA succeed with one out of every five applications they send to Horizon Europe.
The esports community at UiA has initiated the first global tournament in academic esports. Ten UiA students are travelling to Hawaii to compete against students from around the world.
78-year-old Fine Arts master’s student Judith Porter from the UK might be the oldest exchange student Norway has ever seen. Her decision to pursue education later in life has sparked curiosity and admiration among those around her.
Academic esports, supercomputers, and flexible engineering education were on the agenda during Minister of Research and Higher Education Oddmund Hoel's an hour-long tour of Campus Grimstad.
Anne Cathrine Gjærde (61) has been appointed as the new dean at the Faculty of Engineering and Science.
Becoming the students' university is the number one goal in UiA's new strategy. But what does this mean for UiA and the students themselves? Student voices started off the autumn leadership gathering at UiA.
The student cafeteria at UiA's Campus Kristiansand has been refurbished with a focus on sustainability and reuse. The students remain at the heart of it all.
