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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.

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.

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.

Heidi Klockmann at the University of Agder has been named a pioneering young researcher by the Research Council of Norway. She has been awarded NOK 10 million for a four-year project investigating how words change grammatical category.

“As systems become more advanced, knowing how to think like a musician becomes ever more essential,” says Andreas Waaler Røshol.

The “plastification” of Norwegian coastal communities, which began some 70 years ago, brought profound change. Yet those who lived through it do not necessarily remember it that way.

When young people reach the age of 16, parents no longer have access to their child’s health information. For many families, this change comes unexpectedly.

Patients with advanced cancer should be involved in decisions about their own treatment. Yet, patients, and relatives and nurses too, are often unsure how exactly this should take place, according to a new doctoral thesis from the University of Agder (UiA).

Avoiding difficult topics is a poor choice if your aim is to create a sense of security.

A new University of Agder study reveals that a large proportion of trans people in Norway pay for gender affirming treatment and care out of their own pockets, even though it is available through the public healthcare system.

Many young people use painkillers daily, says a researcher who has studied young people’s quality of life in Agder.

“You need to immerse yourself in the music, but it’s good to know a bit about it beforehand.”

Researchers at UiA have developed and tested a mathematics course tailored for bilingual student teachers. The failure rate has gone down, and the researchers now have a better understanding of what is needed to create equity in education.

Pupils prevailed in 90 per cent of complaints cases against schools. But one in five teachers is uncertain about their own knowledge of the law that is meant to ensure a safe school environment.

Joseph Scales researches Hebrew and Greek biblical texts. The Research Council considers him a groundbreaking young researcher and is giving him millions to continue his research.

There are many cases of fathers and sons both reaching elite level in football. New research from the University of Agder offers a unique insight into how fathers influence their sons’ path to the top.

A new preparatory course in mathematics will make the transition from upper secondary school to university easier. Behind the course is Ida Maria Landgärds-Tarvoll, who has helped more economics students pass their exams.

"With this, newly qualified teachers get a head start when they begin teaching in schools," says Amalie Sødal.

In the Lund district of Kristiansand, women found guilty of witchcraft were burnt in the 17th century.

Silver protected against evil. The sun turned trolls to stone, and alchemists hunted for the stone that gave eternal life. Why have stones fascinated us for thousands of years?

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?

Nurses hold a key position in health and care work in Norwegian prisons. What is it like for them to promote health behind bars? A professor at the University of Agder has written a book about this.