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USN signs Magna Charta: Underlining academic freedom

USN has recently signed the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020. It is an important step for academic freedom and social responsibility.
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New International Master’s Programme to Educate Europe’s Next Generation of Semiconductor Experts

The University of South-Eastern Norway will coordinate a new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master that brings together three European universities to address one of Europe’s most pressing technological challenges: the growing need for highly qualified semiconductor specialists.
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EDUC Receives Renewed Funding from the European Commission

Den europeiske universitetsalliansen European Digital UniverCity (EDUC), der USN inngår som eitt av åtte universitet, har på nytt fått støtte gjennom Europakommisjonen si satsing European Universities. Etter tidlegare tildelingar i 2019 og 2023 får EDUC no støtte for tredje gong.
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Student Mobility at the Core of the New Erasmus Era - USN Partner Days 2026

Student mobility, its evolution, and its role in shaping international cooperation in higher education were at the centre of the USN Partner Days 2026, hosted by the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) at Campus Drammen from June 1 to 4.
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AI in the EDUC Alliance: USN and Artificial Intelligence

USN has a coordinated approach to AI, with dedicated guidelines, structured frameworks and broad competence development. The work is grounded in ethics, data protection and academic integrity, and is combined with active participation in public debate and collaboration within alliances.
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Supriya lost US support for her research stay

Supriya Baily conducts research on topics that are unpopular with the Trump administration. The Norwegian government intervened and paid for her Fulbright stay at USN.

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Students Join Winter School in Colombia for Sustainable Tourism

USN students and researchers joined Winter School in Colombia. They collaborated on sustainable tourism initiatives with local communities and businesses.
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A single drone can stop air traffic: How AI can contribute to a safer airspace

Researchers are developing a system based on artificial intelligence (AI) that can improve control and safety around drone operations.
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Calls for action against arbitrary detention

In a time marked by war, oppression, polarisation and rising right-wing extremism, studying human rights is also a personal and political journey for Arathana, Christian and their fellow students.

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