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“Coping self-efficacy is among the key factors for the quality of life of children and young people,” says UiA researcher Hilde Timenes Mikkelsen.

“Three factors in particular can contribute to successful inter-municipal collaboration,” says researcher Bjørnulf Arntsen.

We take it for granted that companies need leadership. But is that true? The editors behind a new book on the subject strongly disagree.

A new guide provides an introduction to how research in the health and care sector in Norwegian municipalities can be carried out.

The literature written today about the Nazi occupation is written by people who did not experience the war. How does that affect the stories?

Children who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the largest surveys of its kind.

Kevin Roy received a best paper award for his work presented at the IEEE International Seminar on Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science (ISMODE) held in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2022.

Offshore wind has tremendous potential, but how great can it actually get? Unanswered questions trigger researchers.

What happens on land if offshore wind is established? That is the question social scientists at UiA want to find an answer to.

People who marry and have children become more religious. Cohabitation does not have the same effect, research shows.

Bob Dylan’s radicalism is political, artistic and religious, claims Bjarne Markussen. He is the editor of a new book about the American singer and poet.

Rohan Kumar Yadav is researching artificial intelligence that can understand texts and generate images automatically.

Do you get flashbacks of Christmas memories from the past when you smell the scent of clementines, mulled wine or gingerbread? This is not a coincidence. 

Sveinung Attestog shows in a new study how we can more quickly detect faults in machines that are widely used in wind turbines and electric cars. This is something that could pay off for electricity customers and car owners.

From the Christmas tree stand to colours and birds on the tree – here are some Christmas symbolisms that you may not have been aware of.

Many young girls experience poor mental health during secondary school. Many people focus on helping each individual, but PhD student Janne Lund wants us to look at the bigger picture. Because what is it about secondary school that leads to poor mental health among girls?

New headteacher positions receive one application on average and the turnover is high. Now researchers from the University of Agder want to find out why - and help solve the problem.

Although the Christmas music genre covers a wide spectrum, there are certain sounds that tend to be used.

In the past, it was thought that with competition over food, lobsters would grow less. A new study shows the opposite.

The research project ‘Arven etter Dannevig’ will, among other things, contribute to better monitoring of the coastal current in Raet National Park.

European Union (EU) expert and professor Jarle Trondal thinks that the EU can emerge stronger from this year, even though the war in Ukraine and high energy prices have challenged Europe.

Why are some people so convinced by climate science, while others simply do not believe in it? “We need to move away from the polarisation and see more nuances”, says UiA researcher.

“Anti-gender rhetoric, which is voiced by several political leaders in the world today, is a symptom of a broader movement and a serious setback for equality globally”, says Associate Professor Arnhild Leer-Helgesen.

The dialogue model involves staff, parents and pupils in efforts to combat bullying. “As far as I know, this approach has never been tried before”, says project manager Ingrid Lund.

Establishing roots in your neighbourhood leads to a more satisfying life. New research shows that being part of an inclusive social environment is essential in creating a sense of belonging.