Here is rector`s and Knut Olav Åmås` speeches

A proud Rector, Odd Helge Mjellem Tonheim, accepted the 2026 Bygdepride Award on behalf of Volda University College (VUC). The award is presented annually to “a person, institution, company or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the position of LGBTQ+ people in our community.”

How do you build an ironclad brand for a national women's football team in just two days? Twenty international students at Høgskulen i Volda took on the challenge during an intensive Erasmus Exchange workshop.

– The most enjoyable and educational experience during our internal practice period - was the verdict from the 30 media students who got the unique chance of producing live sports broadcasts from the under-19 Norwegian Volleyball Championships in Volda.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said he greatly appreciated the opportunity to talk to students and face challenging questions during his visit to Volda University College.

Master in Media Practices students at Volda University College have gained highly relevant practical experience this autumn and are receiving praise for the promotional films they produced for Runde Research.

In competition with all other colleges and universities in Norway, Volda University College has won the award for Erasmus+ Institution of the Year 2025.