Norwegian lower secondary school students are eating breakfast less frequently, and also perform poorly in maths and science. Researchers from UiA have identified this correlation and are calling for measures to be put in place.
Singing together in daily life can improve life for those with dementia, as well as for their family and friends.
The health services and NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, need to collaborate better to help people with mental illness return to work and improve their mental health," says Ellen Ånestad Moen.
The myth that Norway is not as competent as others in treating Lyme disease is not rooted in reality. However, there is one area where other countries surpass us.
Older people can train at a less intense pace and get the same good results as those who train hard, according to a new study from the University of Agder.
On International Women's Day this year, UiA is launching an e-learning course on sexual harassment for use by the entire higher education sector.
We need a third alternative between democracy and eco-fascism, says philosopher Odin Lysaker. In a new book, he advocates ecological love.
The failure rate in a history course has dropped from 27 to four percent. New teaching methods, including writing practice and more student active learning, are among the reasons for this improvement.
Teachers must become more aware of why they are using technology in the classroom, says Assistant Professor Marianne Engen Matre.
New measures have contributed to a better education and a more relevant teaching practice period for student teachers at UiA.
It's not just about practicing a lot, but also about practicing correctly. This is shown by new research from the University of Agder.
Professor Stephen Seiler recently made a guest appearance on the Feel Better Live More podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on exercise and health in Europe.
When individuals with disabilities are involved in the development of technology that they will use, it leads to better digital solutions and promotes social inclusion.
“It can be questioned whether the health and social services have made room for the next of kin of addicts,” says a researcher on substance abuse.
If your New Year’s resolutions involve increasing your physical activity and improving your health in 2024, we have some research-based tips to help you succeed.
A new research article concludes that people with developmental disabilities experienced unnecessary social isolation and inadequate healthcare follow-up during the pandemic. Researchers describe this as a human rights violation.
Vegans and individuals with limited meat intake excel in following national dietary guidelines. However, their understanding of food, nutrition, and the quality of their diet is only at a moderate level.
They possess charisma and score goals for our favourite teams. This is how we are influenced by today’s football heroes.
Heidi Kukkonen has studied the mediation of abstract art to children. She believes that adults have a lot to learn from the way children perceive and interact with art.
Norwegian municipalities lack highly qualified nurses. This is revealed in a new study on the quality at municipal institutions.
A new survey shows that teachers largely allow their pupils to not do the things they don’t want to do. “This is a serious problem in schools,” says a researcher.
“The findings are astounding. I understand well why many are leaving the profession,” says Professor Morten Øgård.
Researchers discuss the loss of meaning for teachers in a new book about everyday life in Scandinavian schools.
Having a reading dog in school has a number of positive effects for pupils. Andreas Reier Jensen and Ilmi Willbergh are researching why the interaction works so well.
If you want to perform your best as an athlete, it may help to first put on a pair of headphones. This is according to a unique study from the University of Agder.
