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Sociologist Kristian Mjåland emphasized two key differences between the Norwegian and British prison systems.

There are not many programmes designed for young people living with or surviving cancer. UiA and the Hospital of Southern Norway, in collaboration with international researchers, aim to explore how outdoor activities and time in nature can enhance health and quality of life.

One of the most popular supplements at the moment is creatine. Here is everything you need to know about its use, side effects, and what it can – and cannot – do.

Simulation manikins are now commonly used in nursing programmes. Jorunn Aas Handeland has taken a closer look at how their use affects students.

"Children and young people are more interested in money and personal finance than most adults realise, including topics like pensions and savings."

UiA, in collaboration with Grimstad, Risør and Arendal municipality, has received NOK 16 million from the Research Council of Norway for the development of new solutions for the healthcare system

When the pupils could spend a few hours a week on a farm, they felt seen and experienced a sense of achievement. "There's a need for change in schools, especially at the lower secondary level," says a researcher.

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.

On Thursday 14 November, one of Europe's largest collections of erotic literature opened at UiA's Campus Grimstad.

Professor Jarle Trondal says that the new digital resource will be a quantum leap for social science research. The Research Council is providing funding for the development for the next five years.

Young people who feel supported by their teachers experience lower levels of stress and a better quality of life – both at school and in their free time.

Safely back at UiA, PhD Research Fellow Tererai Obey Sithole continues his fight for persecuted scholars and students. A new report reveals increased attacks on academic freedom internationally.

In a new, international project, researchers will study how we use our inner sound perception to understand and learn languages.

What the words of a song lyric say and what the voice tells you can often be two different things.

Physical activity is beneficial before, during and after chemotherapy treatment. New doctoral research has taken a closer look at those who opt out.

"The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child says that we must listen to children to be able to determine what is in their best interest. The Norwegian child welfare system is currently not doing this well enough," says Monica Strømland.

The University of Agder is collaborating with young people and local stakeholders to develop a healthy and sustainable Nordic diet for the future.

Human rights violations do not only occur outside the Nordic region, says Beate Goldschmidt-Gjerløw. She is a co-editor of a new book on how human rights are taught in schools.

1200 random Norwegians from across the country have undergone physical fitness tests. The findings reveal that a lot of us can improve our fitness by engaging in simple activities such as climbing stairs and walking uphill.

Three quarters of Norwegian youth are not getting enough sleep. "It affects both school and leisure time," says researcher Erik Grasaas who wants healthy sleep habits included in school curricula.

Eric Kimathi has conducted research on tensions that may arise between immigrant parents and kindergarten staff.

Schools that succeed have middle managers who are willing to be educational leaders, while schools that fail have middle managers who are pressured to do other tasks, according to a new report.

"Not too bad," says UiA Professor Stephen Seiler about the training programme created by ChatGPT.

But perhaps older people won't be the first to use such robots.

"Unique research will happen here, and we're expecting big things," said Nobel laureate Edvard Moser, who formally opened UiA's new neuroscience lab today.