University of Inland Norway welcomed European partners for the Comenius Association’s autumn meeting from 21st to 25th of September. The programme brought participants together to exchange ideas, and to explore Hamar and Lillehammer, as well as visits to local schools and kindergartens.
More than 330 students from the teacher education programmes at the University of Inland Norway (INN) have completed teaching placements in Namibia. The partnership is now being further strengthened through closer cooperation with the education authorities in the Oshikoto Region.
What happens in the city surrounding our campus? Students at the University of Inland Norway explored the many opportunities Hamar has to offer – from activities, volunteering and culture to new communities and sustainable initiatives.
In March, several students from INN’s primary teacher education programmes completed a teaching placement in Zambia. Teacher trainees, pupils, and mentor teachers alike have all benefited greatly from the exchange.
In March, several students from INN’s primary teacher education programmes completed a teaching placement in Zambia. Teacher trainees, pupils, and mentor teachers alike have all benefited greatly from the exchange.
Erlend Gjølme is pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Communication and Culture at INN University as a part-time student. He is experiencing both personal development and enhanced competence in his current role.
Zoe Costas Machado from the University of A Coruña did an exchange semester at INN's Campus Hamar, learning about sustainability and diversity in education. She is studying to be a kindergarten teacher and will bring new perspectives back to schools in Spain.
Two PhD students in teacher education have done something incredible through the DIALOGUES project that has never been done before: the recording of Storybooks Zambia in sign language.
Over 50 participants from teacher education and the teaching profession across the Nordic region gathered in Hamar for the final conference of the CERiTE Project.
Funding for the GLOMIND project ensures reciprocity in exchange opportunities between the University of Inland Norway and its partners in Namibia and South Africa. The dedicated staff working on internationalisation have every reason to celebrate.
Teaching will proceed as planned at INN’s campus in Hamar on Tuesday, after smoke from a house fire led to cancellations on Monday.
Professor Gunhild Tomter Alstad was offered the position of dean at the Faculty of Education.
INN has a long tradition of sending Norwegian teacher students to Namibia. Last week, two of our staff members had the opportunity to give back by conducting a workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of teachers in Tsumeb.
A delegation from the University of Limpopo in South Africa visited Hamar and Elverum from 5th to 7th March with the aim of developing joint projects.
From Namibia to Hamar to learn about innovative teaching practices, such as inclusivity and play-based learning!
Teacher student Solveig Brusdal Hamstad recently attended the SANORD Conference 2024 to discuss Namibian students' perspectives on English language teaching in Norway.
Teacher student Solveig Brusdal Hamstad recently attended the SANORD Conference 2024 to discuss Namibian students' perspectives on English language teaching in Norway.
Professor Anne Marit Vesteraas Danbolt at the Faculty of Education, along with several collaborators, has successfully secured funding through their project application to Erasmus+.
The Faculty of Education had the pleasure of attending the closing conference on the CIGETE project, focusing on the benefits of internationalisation, gender equality and active citizenship in teacher education.
The Centre for Collaborative Learning for Sustainable Development, CCL, is one of ten finalists to win the UNESCO Hamden Prize.
INN University has become a member of the Comenius Association, a European university network that works specifically to strengthen internationalisation in teacher education programmes. This provides even better opportunities for exchange and collaboration for students and staff.
Ukrainian refugees Mariia, Olena and Valeriia have started studying at INN University, under the guidance of teaching assistant Ingrid Snekkerhaugen, among others.
Ukrainian refugees Mariia, Olena and Valeriia have started studying at INN University, under the guidance of teaching assistant Ingrid Snekkerhaugen, among others.
At the beginning of December, a large international collaboration project between the University of Zambia and INN University was concluded. "Six years of collaboration have given us a lot," says project manager Anne Marit Vesteraas Danbolt.
