“Sometimes you don’t need an answer. It can be enough to talk to someone and hear yourself say something out loud for a realisation to take shape within you”, says Dagfinn Ullestad, who has now started in a new and somewhat unusual role at UiA: student humanist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By studying 47,000 children, researchers have determined how many exercise sessions per week are associated with the highest quality of life.
"With this, I declare the new Vitensenter Sørlandet—already dubbed 'the city's smartest playground'—officially open."
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.
“Reality isn’t what we think it is,” say researchers Hanne and Tor Stensola. Spareskillingsbanken has donated three million kroner to the exhibition 'The Brain Journey'.
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).
A visit from students and researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is part of the University of Agder’s commitment to internationalisation in health and nursing education. This spring, American and Norwegian students are exploring similarities and differences between the healthcare systems in Norway and the United States.
"Politicians should be more open about the kind of healthcare services we can expect to receive", says a researcher who has studied patient complaints.
Typical Norwegian drinking patterns can increase the risk of parents’ behaviour negatively impacting their children.
Nearly half of Norwegian children in middle school don't get enough sleep. For girls in particular, this is closely linked to quality of life.
Four-year-olds who eat a lot of snacks show more signs of anxiety, anger and difficulty concentrating.
A new study offers a unique insight into just how important team spirit is for a national team – and what fosters it.
Stephen Seiler is dismayed by the gamification of the running world. The endurance expert would like to see more recreational runners dare to break free from technology.
A new study from the University of Agder shows that a surprisingly large number of dogs in Norway have been exposed to one or more tick-borne diseases. This applies to dogs in all parts of the country.
Almost six in ten trans and non-binary students struggle with mental health issues. UiA’s Centre for Gender Equality and the University of Burgundy are now collaborating on measures to improve the situation.
Queer people who have grown up in Christian communities that do not accept them continue to feel that fear and shame long after they have left the congregation.
It’s on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t seem to say it. This experience becomes increasingly common as we get older. A new study shows that aerobic exercise can help alleviate this problem.
People who are afraid of being rejected in close relationships are more likely to chase after social status. A new study shows that competition with others of the same sex is a key driving force.
UiA’s new psychology degree programme has the highest number of applicants per place in Norway. A total of 1,451 first-choice applicants wish to study psychology in Agder.
Camilla Mørk Røstvik at UiA is the new president of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. It is the first time the organisation has been led from outside the United States – and it comes at a challenging time for the field.
When traditional ball games and high intensity training dominate physical education lessons, girls with minority backgrounds are often left on the sidelines.
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