One in three students suffers from sleep problems
31%, i.e. close to one in three students, suffer from sleep problems according to the Students’ Health and Well-being Survey from 2018. Often it’s about…
Education
First exam in new study on hate crime conducted
In October, the Police College established a new study program on the prevention and investigation of hate crime. Now 20 students have completed the course….
Half chose social studies test in Norwegian
56 per cent opt for social studies test in Norwegian The social studies knowledge test is available in over 30 languages. Even so, there is…
Ensure that no one is left behind abroad
Summer holidays are approaching. Ensure that children are not left behind abroad The Norwegian Government asks schools for help to prevent children from being left…
Ministry of Education says students can safely exchange in the UK
The Ministry of Education and Research changed its advice from earlier this year and now believes that Norwegian students can safely travel to the UK….
«Art for a Cause» – a portrait of Shreya Sen
«Art for a Cause», an art exhibition by Shreya Sen Shreya Sen is a high school student in Norway. She currently exhibits part of her school…
Accidents involving Russ is record low
Vehicle accidents involving Russ is at an all-time low There have never before been so few accidents involving Russ cars and buses since the phenomenon…
Education versus fundamentalism
How can the educational system deactivate Muslim fundamentalist mentality? «Norway wants to ban full-face Muslim veils in schools and universities while teaching is taking place,…
Nybø advises students against applying to UK colleges and universities this fall
Due to the danger of the British stumbling out of the EU, Higher Education Minister Iselin Nybø (V) warns Norwegian students against applying to the…
Government introduces free school camps for all children
All children must be offered a free stay at a camp by their school the government has decided. The schools have been given the freedom…
New school strike for the climate in May
The climate strike among Norwegian youths on March 22 gathered over 40,000 children and youth. Now the initiators will repeat the strike on May 24….
Sanner eases the school absence limit for driving lessons
The Government have proposed that some parts of driving education be regarded as ‘approved absence’. They must therefore not count towards the limit of absence….
Regulation on Brexit in the judicial area
Regulation on Brexit in the judicial area A number of regulations have been laid down by the Norwegian Council of State which will remedy negative…
High school bullies may be moved by force
High school bullies may have to change schools The Norwegian Government proposes that pupils who bully can be forced to move to another high school….
Sexual harassment of 47 employees at UiS
Sexual harassment of 47 employees at UiS 47 employees at the University of Stavanger (UiS) state that they have been sexually harassed by a colleague,…
Publishes «Mein Kampf» with comments
Publishes «Mein Kampf» in Norwegian – with notes Adolf Hitler’s «Mein Kampf» reappears on the Norwegian book market. “A commented translation is soon available” publisher…
«Norwegian» dating service prosecuted
«Norwegian» dating service in a Belgian court case The Belgian authorities wishes to sentence and fine the Norwegian-owned company behind the dating service «Rich Meet…
Ombudsman for all students next study year
The Ombudsman for Students is an independent aid body that will guide students in connection with complaints and help resolve issues at the lowest possible level. The Ombudsman gives the students independent and impartial advice and assistance in matters that concern them, for example in questions about their rights and duties.
Free vaccine against meningitis for school-leavers (Russ) in Stavanger
The Russ in Stavanger are to receive a free vaccine against meningitis after a proposal from the Arbeiderpartiet (AP) was unanimously adopted by the chairmanship….
17 schools drop behavioural grading
A total of 17 schools in Rogaland could try out to see whether removing behavioural grades will contribute to better conditions in the schools. Six…