The latest PISA results show that Norwegian 15-year-olds are weaker readers than they were ten years ago. Language expert Magnhild Selås has some tips on good reading habits for those who want to learn to read well.
In the 1970s, pop artists sang about the environment as a cause they could win. Today, the songs are more about anxiety and powerlessness.
With the Constitution came freedom of the press, and with freedom of the press came a steady stream of new newspapers. In them, they wrote at length about what a newspaper should be, but above all they wrote in order to gain political influence.
Music student Einar Måløy has created UiA’s new audio identity – a set of distinctive sound clips that will accompany the university across all channels and platforms.
Saxophonist, composer and music professor Bendik Hofseth has been appointed Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. He receives the honour for his significant contribution to Norwegian and international musical life over several decades.
A biography of Astrid Lindgren by UiA professor Agnes Margrethe Bjorvand is included on the new list of recommended reading for primary school pupils proposed by the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training.
“As systems become more advanced, knowing how to think like a musician becomes ever more essential,” says Andreas Waaler Røshol.
UiA’s Honorary Doctor in the Arts contributes to an exciting programme for the creative academic week in Kristiansand.
Today, artists need to manage a whole range of things that nobody expected twenty years ago. Entrepreneurship is now an important part of the curriculum.
“You need to immerse yourself in the music, but it’s good to know a bit about it beforehand.”
In the Lund district of Kristiansand, women found guilty of witchcraft were burnt in the 17th century.
Juniper was effective against witches, while foxglove was feared as the witches’ plant. In the past, plants were believed to have magical powers, both to protect and to harm. But do plants still hold power today?
Recent art and literature challenge the traditional narrative of Second World War. Instead of portraying one-sided heroes and traitors, they paint a more nuanced picture of the war.
Psychodrama makes artistic processes a part of public health work.
"It is widely agreed in research that students learn a great deal from writing together," says Jon Olav Sørhaug.
What happens when those affected by a loved one's illness take centre stage in literature? New research shows how fiction gives a voice to those living in the shadow of illness.
The video game Grand Theft Auto pushes boundaries in terms of sex and violence. However, the game is designed for adults and is also on the cutting edge of technology and storytelling, says a game expert.
New outfits for a game character can provide more status in the schoolyard than real clothing. "It's a trend parents need to be aware of," says gaming researcher.
"With artificial intelligence, you can talk to the characters you see on screen and collaborate with them to develop the story," says researcher Per-Arne Andersen.
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.
A commercial suggests that there’s little restraint when it comes to sex and violence in GTA VI. The new edition of the controversial video game is set to be released next year.
Student Zahir Mohamed has been playing Grand Theft Auto since 2013 and still considers it one of his favourite games.
Gaming can provide significant advantages for both employees and businesses, says researcher Tobias Michael Scholz.
CreaTeME Creative Synergies 2025 brings together leading experts, students and professionals from across Europe to explore how music education can meet new challenges.
This is how artificial intelligence will shape the world leading up to 2030, according to Morten Goodwin.
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