Updated 28 August: The Pride parade and Rainbow Square event in Kristiansand on 29 August have been cancelled due to the passing of His Majesty the King. Skeive Sørlandsdager instead invites people to gather at Kilden Concert Hall from 15:00.
Researchers from the social sciences, health sciences and the humanities are now coming together under one roof. Through the new research forum QiA – Queer Research Agder, the University of Agder (UiA) aims to strengthen and raise the profile of queer research in the region.
Just before the summer, Lee Michael Shults officially took up his post as the new director. Together with his deputy, Adriana Ruiz, he aims to forge closer links between the field of gender equality and research, both regionally and nationally.
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.
Andy Burnham won the by-election in Makerfield yesterday, Thursday 18 June. He is now in a position to challenge Keir Starmer and become Prime Minister of the UK before the end of the year.
A proposal from the Agder Student Organisation is now becoming official policy within the European student movement: universities and university colleges must regain control of their own data.
A new report shows that Norway is well placed to promote gender equality through the green and digital transitions. The report was commissioned by the Norwegian authorities, with expert input from the Centre for Gender and Equality at the University of Agder (UiA).
From Kristiansand, Roy Mersland and the research centre CERSEM are building a global network of microfinance researchers. The goal is to ensure the research reaches those who need it most.
Avoiding difficult topics is a poor choice if your aim is to create a sense of security.
Over the past year, Rebekka Omslandseter and her colleagues have been testing the Tsetlin machine together with the administration at the Norwegian Parliament. At the end of January, they presented their results.
With close to 1.8 million kroner in funding, the University of Agder will ensure that current and future leaders know more about Europe's second largest country.
Professors at UiA have written a book about how economists can proceed to make ethical decisions in today's world.
New research reveals that unequal treatment can severely impact health – and in surprising ways.
History professor Knut Dørum thinks Norwegian politics has become muddled. There are too many parties and it's difficult to know who to vote for.
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.
Nordic experiences can help Ukraine and other countries with gradual association with the EU.
When jobs are pitted against nature conservation, local communities can become divided. But some arguments struggle to be heard.
Norwegians trust that public authorities will use artificial intelligence responsibly. Now researchers have developed 12 principles to ensure that this trust is not abused.
"There is a concerning lack of political disagreement about artificial intelligence," says researcher.
"Today, the public sector is at the mercy of the big tech giants. We aim to change that," says Professor Morten Goodwin.
Friedrich Hayek's ideas about liberal society are still relevant to the challenges of our time, says Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen. He is behind a new book about the Nobel Prize winner.
This is how artificial intelligence will shape the world leading up to 2030, according to Morten Goodwin.
Many of us are anxious about the future, not to mention the present. We've asked the experts for advice on how to cope with uncertainty.
"Democracy still needs protection and support from informed citizens," says Professor Knut Dørum. "That is why it's important to teach young people critical thinking and to read books."
Cooperation on research and internships are among the key objectives when the University of Agder and the County Governor sign a cooperation agreement.
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