Deadline:
June 01, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 05, 2024
Location(s)
Norway
Bodø
Overview
Details
About Nord Summer School
The Nord Summer School will take place on July 1-5, 2024 at campus Bodø.
Bodø is situated approximately 90 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle and is home to Saltstraumen, the world's strongest maelstrom. From June 2 to July 10, the city experiences 24 hours of daylight, as the sun does not set. Additionally, in 2024, Bodø holds the distinction of being a European Capital of Culture.
What can I study?
You can choose from the following courses:
- Ecological Economics for Sustainable Regional Development SUM1003
- Experiences in Extreme Environments SUM1002
- Outdoor Health SUM1005
- Sustainable Blue Growth in the High North SUM1006
- Sustainable Tourism Development in (Arctic) Coastal Communities SUM1004
- Work and Health: Do You Need to Be in Perfect Health to Thrive at Work? SUM1001
Programme
The programme begins Monday morning, July 1, at campus Bodø with a session where all participants, students and teachers come together. After lunch, course specific classes begin. Each course has its own schedule. As it is possible to take only one particular course, the time schedule for the week (mornings and afternoons) will depend on the course of your choice. Nord Summer School arranges the lunches on Monday and Friday. These are included in the registration fee.
We recommend you arrive no later than Sunday June 30 in Bodø.
All courses have exams on Friday morning, July 5, followed by a lunch and closing session where all participants, students and teachers come together. The social programmes in the evenings is open for all students and highly recommended to participate in as it is a great place to expand your network, experience Bodø together and relax.
Why Bodø
Bodø2024 is the largest cultural project in Norway in over 10 years, and the largest in Northern Norway ever. The purpose of the European Capital of Culture is to bring Europe’s population together – with culture as a tool. Read more about Bodø 2024.
Bodø is located approximately 90 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and is home of Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom. From June 2 to July 10, there is 24 hours of daylight as the sun does not set.
By joining Nord Summer School, you can combine studies and exploring the adventures of summer in Northern Norway.
The city of Bodø is the capital of the county of Nordland. Here, you will experience a unique combination of culture and nature. On Visitbodo.com, you will find pictures, films and information about Bodø and the surrounding area, Salten.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
You are eligible if:
- You are enrolled as a student at one of the SEA-EU Alliance universities, which are:
- University of Cadiz
- University of Bretagne Occidentale
- Kiel University
- University of Gdańsk
- University of Split
- University of Malta
- Parthenope University of Naples
- University of Algarve
or
- If you are a student with an active study right at a university or university college in Norway.
or
- If you are a student with an active study right at a university in the US, Canada or EU/EEA with whom Nord University has an exchange agreement with.
Dates
Deadline: June 01, 2024
Program starts:
July 01, 2024
Program ends:
July 05, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 05, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
All participants cover own travel and accomodation costs.
The Summer School participation cost is NOK 1000. It covers teaching, grading ad participation (including excursions).
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
