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Professor Roar Amdam at the Department of Planning, Administration and Social Sciences has contributed with a chapter in a new book on Innovation in Public Planning.

In Thursday's meeting the VUC Board will decide on the name for the new media buliding. After the recent naming contest, the proposed name is the "Sivert Aarflot building". 

On Wednesday August 26, a student at Volda University College was confirmed infected with the novel Corona virus (Covid-19). The student got infected after a trip to Bergen, where there has been a minor outbreak of Covid-19 in the student population.

The health authorities of Volda encourages students to make test-appointments if they suspect Corona infection. See where and how here!

18th of August was official semester start at VUC, and this summer the preparations have been quite hectic – making sure infection control measures were of the highest priority when the students returned to campus.

The best artists of Norway, friends for life, Wednesday Quiz, karaoke, music festivals, dancing, work experience, and a whoooooole lot more (the list itself could make this text seriously long!). It all happens at the student house Rokken.

During the semester opening ceremony at Volda University College, the Minister of Research and Higher Education, Henrik Asheim, encouraged every student to appreciate the privilege of being a student. Both in terms of the social and academic aspects.

Free food in exam periods, talks on everything from heartbreak to study technics, stress-down-yoga and memory training is just a few examples. At VUC, the students get much more than academic input.

Finally happy news for all festival lovers: Animation Volda is one of the few festivals NOT having to cancel due to Corona restrictions. Make sure to highlight 1st – 4th of October in your calender!

Kick start your new school year already now by register. You can do this between 1st of August and 1st of September.