UiO launches fully digital Ibsen master program – The Centre for Ibsen Studies at the University of Oslo will start in autumn 2026 a new online master, Ibsen Studies Online, enrolling ten students, complementing the existing English‑language master that admits 15 annually. The program is asynchronous, allowing students to access lectures and assignments at any time, with no on‑campus attendance required. Tuition is free for EU/EØS students; non‑EU/EØS students pay about 130 000 NOK per year, roughly 70 000 NOK less than the campus version. The initiative aims to attract new student groups, including teachers seeking further education. [1]
Gina Gylver receives 2026 Varmere Våtere Villere climate award – The climate festival in Bergen awarded its fourth prize to UiO law student Gina Gylver, recognized for initiating the Green Student Movement across several Norwegian cities. The jury praised her clear, knowledgeable, and personal engagement in public climate debates. The award honors individuals who enrich public discussion on the climate crisis and solutions. Earlier winners include biologist Dag O. Hessen (2025) and NRK journalists (2024). [2][4]
Bangladesh shuts all universities early to save energy – Amid an intensified energy crisis linked to the Middle‑East conflict, Bangladeshi authorities announced that all public and private universities will close from Monday, advancing the Eid al‑Fitr break as a power‑saving measure. The shutdown aims to reduce electricity consumption from campus facilities such as dormitories, classrooms, labs and air‑conditioning, and to ease traffic‑fuel waste. The country imports 95 % of its energy and recently imposed fuel‑sale limits after panic buying. [8]
Swedish government orders study on protecting research in geopolitics – Sweden’s energy and business minister Ebba Busch announced a special investigation into safeguarding information related to research and innovation under challenging geopolitical conditions. The review, to be completed within a year, will also examine commercialisation security. The move reflects Sweden’s aim to maintain its leading innovation status and protect national wealth. [7]
Nord University to launch new health‑science PhD programme – Nord University’s board approved a fifth doctoral programme, focusing on health sciences, to be housed in the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, with an expected start in 2027 or early 2028. The university also plans to explore bachelor and master programmes in societal safety that could later support a PhD track. Dean Gøril Ursin highlighted the faculty’s strong research environment as a foundation. [9]
Student war anxiety rises: 78 % of Oslo students fear conflict – A Sentio survey commissioned by Universitas found that three‑quarters of Oslo university students are at least somewhat worried about Norway becoming involved in war within five years; only 21 % are not concerned. Similar levels of anxiety appear in the broader Norwegian population according to Norad data. The findings underscore growing geopolitical unease among young academics. [10][11]