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As the only institution in Norway, Volda University College offers a practical master’s degree where students from the different media professions meet. The master is already open for applicants, as the first deadline is March 1st.

In order to facilitate corona testing for students, it will be possible to take the test on campus. First possible date for testing is 18th of January, from 15:00 to 16:00.

All students, both new and the ones already attending a course at VUC, need to register for 2021. Find the short cut here along with other useful information for your semester start in January.

Quarantine hotel for new international students, Covid-19 testing upon return to Volda, digital block-teaching and digital exams, are some of the measures put in place to make the semester start and spring semester as safe as possible.

Stressed out for the exams? Get Memory master Oddbjørn By’s best tips for your preparations. Useful things to include in everything from lectures to reading and practical advise for your work station.

The “first aid for the exam period” week just started and many great events are going to take place during the next days. Among other things a yoga class with Inger Kristine. Especially in stressful and tense times, like the exam period, it is important to focus on yourself and to be able to slow down and relax.

Through his lense, we’ve been given iconic pictures, known all over the world. He’s worked for Time Magazine and National Geographic. He teaches in London and Paris. And in Volda.

Authorities and researchers are worried for students’ mental health in the wake of the strict Covid-19 measures imposed. To establish safe meeting places, to prevent isolation and to ensure good learning outcomes for our students is something we consider when we review the infection control measures, says VUC’s Crisis Management Board.

Given the national restrictions enforced last week and the new cases in the municipality, VUC reminds its students and employees of the importance of following infection control measurements and official advice.

In Volda, we have a free health clinic for youths and students (under 25 years old) located at the ground floor of the town hall (Volda Rådhus). Their opening hours are every Tuesday and Thursdag from 2 – 4.30 pm. No need to book an appointment, simply drop by if you want to!