A large majority of recreational and professional fishermen, along with the fishing tourism industry in Agder, support the idea of releasing several million juvenile fish into the fjords of Southern Norway to strengthen the coastal cod population.
Simulation manikins are now commonly used in nursing programmes. Jorunn Aas Handeland has taken a closer look at how their use affects students.
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
Researchers have found significant geographical variation in the genetic material of blue mussels. This means that they do not spread as widely as previously assumed.
Researcher Aron Laxdal has analysed 12,000 penalty throws in handball.
Professor May-Brith Ohman Nielsen will contribute new knowledge about the interaction between humans and insects. The EU Horizon Europe programme is supporting the project for four years.
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.
"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."
What's the deal with esports, and how can the skills you learn here be applied in other areas? We ask esports researcher Tobias Michael Scholz.
Is there pike here? Researchers can find the answer in a litre of water.
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.
In a new, international project, researchers will study how we use our inner sound perception to understand and learn languages.
A new European project has secured NOK 36 million to analyse the handling of some of the most important challenges facing the world today.
Musicians have little to fear from artificial intelligence, even if some types of jobs disappear. The most important thing is to protect the craft believes researcher Steinar Jeffs.
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.
"They are made so beautiful that it becomes intrusive," says researcher Gunhild Kvåle.
"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.
Donald Trump was thrown off balance and Kamala Harris was in control.
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.
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