How can we establish and develop attractive areas for higher education in smaller cities? Join our webinar for a first look into the future of education in the Nordics.
This webinar will explore the evolving landscape of educational institutions and organisations in small cities and rural areas across the Nordic countries. We will examine their unique characteristics, key strategies, success factors and challenges. Additionally, we will discuss their roles in regional development, aligning with labour market demands, and attracting and retaining young people.
You will be presented with the initial findings from the EDYNORA project. Practitioners from Norway, Denmark, and Åland will share their insights on effective, innovative educational development in smaller cities and rural regions.
This webinar is for practitioners, public sector actors, researchers, planners and policymakers with an interest in education and regional development.
Watch a recording of the webinar below.
Programme
- Welcome and introduction
- Overview of the latest research and findings from the EDYNORA project
- Presentations on innovative development of education in rural areas from Åland, Denmark and Norway
- Discussion and questions from the audience
- Closing remarks and future events
Practical examples of peripheral education to be presented in the webinar
Åland University of Applied Sciences, Åland
Speaker: Bo Nygård, Ålands Landskapsregering
Åland University of Applied Sciences provides undergraduate and graduate-level courses, alongside its Open University, currently hosting 600 students. It is renowned for its flexible programmes that emphasise lifelong learning and foster enhanced collaboration with the business community.
HUSC, Holbæk, Denmark
Speakers: Iben Maria Böhling With and Sune Juul Røttig
HUSC (Holbæk Uddannelses- og Studiecenter) is a collaboration between the municipality of Holbæk and two higher education institutions in the region. It was established in 2017 as an innovative way to provide education in peripheral areas. HUSC is a place of communication and networking between citizens, companies, and education providers from the entire region.
Nord Universitet, Nesna campus, Norway
Speaker: Anne Mette Bjørnvik Rosø
The campus of Nesna is one of the satelite-campus’ under Nord University. It is intended as a development project for “attractive student environments” in the municipality of Nesna. It offers graduate and undergraduate programs in teaching and pedagogy. The campus is established in a collaboration between the Nord University and the local community with a reference group including local businesses, research, policy makers and student members.
