The Estonian Chamber of Peer Support Counselling (Estonia)
Nordic-Baltic Network with Support from Nordplus
In recent years, KBT Vocational College and several partner organizations have worked to establish a Nordic-Baltic network focused on the education and training of peer support workers. Over multiple phases, Nordplus has supported the development of such a network, which has gradually evolved. The Nordplus network has accelerated the development of training opportunities for peer support workers in several countries. We are now engaged in a new project aimed at creating a network for those involved in the education and training of peer support workers across the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Project goals
Participant level:
Create new training/educational materials for peer support workers
To share Insight in strategies to develop training and labour market for peer support workers
Further develop a network for this field
Partners using their specific knowledge and expertise to help other partners with issues like research on Peer Support, and improving Peer Support Workers education/training
Organization level:
Common understandings of topics from education/training
Common understandings of guidelines for Peer Support Workers
Employment and Peer Support Workers
Working tasks and roles in the system
Sector level:
Expanding the understanding and possibilities for Peer Support in education and health services from Nordic and Baltic perspective
Overview of how far have each country has come and how it can be improved
Parts of this text was translated from Norwegian with help from an AI-tool
You can find social entrepreneurs in the most remote places. Some may not even realize they are social entrepreneurs, yet they work diligently to create positive initiatives in their local communities. In the MERSE project, it’s precisely these people we encounter.
MERSE
KBT Vocational College is a project partner in the Interreg NPA project MERSE («Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm»). The project will transfer and develop better adapted business models, support structures and conditions for rural social enterprises. It will enhance transnational knowledge and learning of social enterprises, create networks to better connect social entrepreneurs with support.
Recently, there was a project meeting in Ireland. On an island called Inis Mór, we learned how the local population works towards positive and sustainable development in their community. The island is the largest of the three Aran Islands, known for knitwear, especially the «Aran sweater.» In the past, about 80% of the population worked in fishing and 20% in tourism. Now, the numbers have reversed.
Tourism can be positive, but it also has its downsides. Thousands of tourists visiting the popular attractions lead to wear and tear on the landscape—something seen in Norway and many other countries as well. On the two smaller islands, water supply is also a challenge.
Karl Johan from KBT Vocational College, looking at the impressive cliffs at Inis Mór. This is a popular attraction on the largest of the Aran-Islands.
Cooperatives for a Sustainable Local Community
So, what can they do to create a more sustainable community? One of the strategies is forming a cooperative that includes many small social entrepreneurs and committees. The cooperative works with everything from initiatives to keep young people on the island as long as possible to exploring whether the island community can become self-sufficient in electricity. A recycling facility, which is continuously being developed, leads to more reuse and less waste that needs to be transported off the island. This facility also creates more jobs, as does a care center built a few years ago.
There are several similarities between the small community on the Aran Islands and rural communities in Norway: long distances to certain services and young people moving to the cities. At the same time, we got the impression that there are many positive initiatives underway, particularly within the cooperative. The study visits to Inis Mór will be an important source of inspiration for MERSE as we continue to explore business models for social entrepreneurship in rural areas.
Presentation of the cooperative on Inis Mór. It includes everything from a public bus to childcare.
Training for Entrepreneurs
In parallel with the project gathering for MERSE, a seminar was held for social entrepreneurs from rural areas in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Ireland. These were selected as «best practice» examples from each country.
The seminar is part of the «Facilitator Program,» developed and delivered by the Social Enterprise Academy in Scotland. The program provides tools and methods for facilitating support for developing social enterprises and organizations in rural areas. Participants engage in both digital and in-person gatherings throughout the course, which lasts about 1.5 years.
Social entrepreneurs from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Ireland participating in the facilitator program. After a week together just outside of Galway in Ireland, they have had time to build network and get inspiration they can bring back home.
Entrepreneurs from Trøndelag Contribute to Strong Local Communities
From Norway and Trøndelag, Veronica from Eikra gård near Stjørdal and Jarle from the Welfare Building in Hasselvika participated. Veronica describes Eikra gård as «a project, a dream, and a goal» they have worked on for many years. The vision is to create a place for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or background—a place where you feel welcome and safe, where you can find inspiration and motivation through interaction with both people and animals, and become integrated into the community in a natural way.
Jarle and his colleagues are working to revitalize the welfare building at Hysnes Fort in Hasselvika. At the welfare building, there are movie screenings, a hunting simulator, concerts, and much more. Collaborative projects between various local actors, such as the local band, theater groups, and handicraft associations, help create a sense of community in an area with large distances. When something is happening at the welfare building, people come from both Hasselvika and other nearby communities. Those who don’t drive often catch a ride with fellow villagers.
Veronica and Jarle, two social entrepreneurs from rural Norway.
What We Have Done in MERSE and What’s Next
During the first work package of the project, we identified some examples of «best practices» in the participating countries. Some of these are included in a facilitator program run by the Social Enterprise Academy. Here, you can read about all the best practice examples MERSE has connected with. Additionally, we conducted a literature review and a survey in all the participating countries. The results from work package 1 lay the foundation for work package 2, which begins this fall.
Work package 2 focuses on support structures for social entrepreneurs. Among other activities, we will host several webinars. During 2025, the project will develop a digital platform with useful tools for social entrepreneurs in rural areas. This fall, we are working on the content and practical functionality of this platform, a topic that was also discussed during the gathering in Ireland, where we held a workshop on the «journey» of a rural social entrepreneur. What challenges are likely to arise, and what types of support structures are needed?
MERSE is one of the development projects that could also be useful for education in social entrepreneurship, and we look forward to the continuation. Here, we gain first-hand knowledge from other countries, which can help further develop the field.
Horizontal principles
As a part of being Interreg NPA funded, the project partners have decided on some horizontal principles within three areas. First we sent in suggestions on practices. On Ireland, we voted for 3 practices in each categories, and now we are going to implement them both in the project and the project organizations.
Towards a greener NPA!
Engaging with local businesses and stakeholders to organize events and activities.
On-line meetings are norm for most meetings, board meetings,committees and such.
Local sourcing; source event materials locally to support the community ad reduce transportation-related emissions.
Towards a more inclusive NPA!
Including diverse communities and stakeholders when developing and implementing projects.
Culture; Foster a consciously inclusive culture and champion the value of diversity. Policies: Reviewing existing policies and recommend changes to align with the inclusion vision.
Work for a better and fairer welfare system. Work actively to ensure user participation and experience expertise in public systems. Promoting and ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality.
Towards a gender balanced NPA!
Ensure that different genders are represented in different work groups and teams.
Focus on female entrepreneurship to empower women entrepreneurs in business.
Raise awareness about gender stereotypes and their impact on decision-making.
Údarás na Gaeltachta – A Supporter of the Local Community
The project gathering in Ireland took place at Údarás na Gaeltachta, a short bus ride outside the city of Galway. The main purpose of Údarás na Gaeltachta is to ensure that Irish remains the primary language in the Gaeltacht area and is passed down to future generations.
Údarás na Gaeltachta supports 33 local actors who contribute to the development of the local community. These actors receive operational support and are committed to following the same strategy as Údarás na Gaeltachta. In recent years, Údarás na Gaeltachta has developed a strategy for social entrepreneurship, which did not exist before. We obtained a copy of this strategy and will study it more closely when we return to Norway.
This text was translated from Norwegian with help from an AI-tool
Du kan finne sosiale entreprenører på de mest avsidesliggende steder. Noen vet ikke at de er en sosial entreprenør, men jobber like fullt for å skape gode tiltak i lokalsamfunnet. I MERSE er det nettopp disse menneskene vi møter.
MERSE (trykk her for å se faktaboks om prosjektet)
KBT fagskole er prosjektpartner i Interreg NPA-prosjektet MERSE (“Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm”) Ansvarlige i KBT Fagskole: Karl Johan Johansen og Sara Westrum Varighet: 2023-2026 Nettside: www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/merse Finansiering: Interreg NPA Les mer om KBT fagskole og MERSE
Sosialt entreprenørskap i utkanten av utkanten
Nylig var det prosjektsamling på Irland. På en øy som heter Inis Mór fikk vi høre hvordan lokalbefolkningen jobber for en positiv og bærekraftig utvikling av lokalsamfunnet. Øya er den største av de tre Aran-øyene, kjent for strikkeklær og da spesielt «Aran-genseren». Tidligere har ca. 80% av befolkningen drevet med fiske og 20% med turistnæring. Nå er tallene omvendt.
Turisme kan være positivt, men det er også en bakside av medaljen. Tusenvis av turister som tråkker opp på de kjente attraksjonene, fører til slitasje i landskapet – slik man også ser i både Norge og mange andre land. På de to minste øyene er også vannforsyning en utfordring.
Kooperativ for et bærekraftig lokalsamfunn
Så hva kan de gjøre for å skape et mer bærekraftig lokalsamfunn? Jo, blant annet har de et kooperativ med mange små sosiale entreprenører og komitéer. Kooperativet jobber med alt fra tiltak for å holde de unge lengst mulig på øya til å finne ut om det er mulig for øysamfunnet å bli selvforsynt med strøm. Et resirkuleringsanlegg i stadig utvikling fører til mer gjenbruk og mindre søppel som må fraktes bort fra øya. Anlegget fører også til flere arbeidsplasser. Det samme gjør omsorgssenteret som ble bygget for noen år siden.
Det er flere likheter mellom det lille samfunnet på Aran-øyene og bygdesamfunn i Norge. Lang avstand til en del tjenester og unge som flytter inn til byene. Samtidig fikk vi inntrykk av at de har mye positivt på gang, særlig i kooperativet. Studiebesøkene på Inis Mór blir viktig inspirasjon videre for MERSE, som ser på forretningsmodeller for sosiale entreprenørskap i rurale strøk.
Kooperativet på Aran-øyene sørger for alt fra offentlig buss til parker og lekeplasser.
Kurs for entreprenører
Samtidig med prosjektsamlingen for MERSE, var det seminar for sosiale entreprenører fra landsbygda i Norge, Sverige, Finland, Island og Irland. Disse er plukket ut som eksempler på «beste praksis» fra hvert av landene.
Seminaret er en del av «fasilitatorprogrammet», utviklet og holdt av Social Enterprice Academy i Skottland. Programmet gir verktøy og metoder for å fasilitere støtte til å utvikle sosiale bedrifter/organisasjoner i rurale områder. Deltakerne deltar både på digitale og fysiske samlinger i løpet av kurset som varer ca. 1,5 år.
Sosiale entreprenører fra Norge, Sverige, Finland, Island og Irland på fasilitatorsamling.
Trønderske ildsjeler bidrar til gode lokalsamfunn
Fra Norge og Trøndelag deltok Veronica fra Eikra gård utenfor Stjørdal og Jarle fra Velferdsbygget i Hasselvika. Veronika beskriver Eikra gård som «et prosjekt, en drøm og et mål» de har jobbet med i mange år. Visjonen er å skape et sted for alle, uavhengig av etnisitet og bakgrunn. Et sted hvor du føler deg velkommen og trygg. Hvor du kan få inspirasjon og motivasjon av interaksjonen mellom folk og dyr, og blir integrert i samfunnet på en naturlig måte.
Jarle og hans kompanjonger jobber for å revitalisere velferdsbygget på Hysnes fort i Hasselvika. På Velferden er det kino, jaktsimulator, konserter og mye mer. Samarbeidsprosjekt mellom mange ulike lokale aktører, som korps, teatergrupper og husflidslaget bidrar til å skape samhold i et område med store avstander. Når det er skjer noe på Velferden, kommer folk fra både Hasselvika og andre bygger «i nærheten». De som ikke kjører selv, får gjerne sitte på med sambygdinger.
Veronica og Jarle er to trønderske ildsjeler som jobber for lokalsamfunnene sine ved hjelp av sosiale entreprenørskap.
Hva vi har gjort i MERSE og hva vi skal gjøre videre
I løpet av den første arbeidspakken til prosjektet, har vi identifisert noen eksempler på «beste praksis» i prosjektlandene, hvor noen av disse er med på et fasilitatorprogram holdt av Social Enterprice Academy. Her kan du lese om alle praksiseksemplene MERSE har knyttet til seg. Videre har vi gjennomført en litteraturgjennomgang og en spørreundersøkelse i alle deltakerlandene. Resultatene fra arbeidspakke 1 legger grunnlaget for arbeidspakke 2, som begynner nå i høst.
Arbeidspakke 2 handler om støttestrukturer for sosiale entreprenører. Her skal vi blant annet ha flere webinar. I løpet av 2025 skal prosjektet utvikle en digital plattform med nyttige verktøy for sosiale entreprenører i rurale strøk. Innhold og hvordan vi ønsker denne skal fungere i praksis, er noe av det vi jobber med i høst. Det var også tema på samlingen på Irland, hvor vi hadde en workshop rundt «reisen» til en sosial entreprenør på bygda. Hvilke utfordringer er det sannsynlig at man støter på, og hva slags støttestrukturer har man behov for?
MERSE er et av de utviklingsprosjektene som også kan bli nyttig for utdanningen i sosialt entreprenørskap, og vi ser fram til fortsettelsen. Her får vi førstehånds kunnskap også fra andre land, som kan bidra til å utvikle feltet videre.
Horisontale prinsipper om bærekraft, inkludering og kjønnsbalanse
En del av MERSE, som Interreg NPA*-prosjekt, er å velge noen «horisontale prinsipper» som skal gjelde både i prosjektet og for prosjektpartnere. Tidligere i år kom prosjektpartnerne med forslag til prinsipp under tre overskrifter: Mot et grønnere NPA, mot et mer inkluderende NPA og mot et kjønnsbalansert NPA. På Irland stemte vi for hvilke prinsipper vi ønsker å jobbe videre med.
Når det kommer til et grønnere NPA, skal vi følge disse prinsippene:
Engasjere lokale bedrifter og interessenter til arrangementer og aktiviteter
Online møter er normen for de fleste møter, slik som styremøter, komiteer og liknende
Lokale innkjøp: anskaffelse av materialer til arrangementer gjøres lokalt for å støtte lokalsamfunnet og redusere transportrelaterte utslipp
Når det kommer til et mer inkluderende NPA skal vi:
Inkludere ulike samfunnsgrupper og interessenter når vi utvikler og impleenterer prosjekter
Kultur: Fremme en bevisst inkluderende kultur og verdsette mangfold. Retningslinjer: Gjennomgå eksisterende retningslinjer og anbefale endringer for å tilpasse dem til visjonen om inkludering.
Arbeide for et bedre og mer rettferdig velferdssystem. Arbeide aktivt for å sikre brukermedvirkning og erfaringskompetanse i offentlige systemer. Fremme og sikre inkludering, mangfold og likestilling.
Når det kommer til et bedre kjønnsbalanse, skal vi:
Sørge for at ulike kjønn er representert i ulike arbeidsgrupper og team
Fokusere på kvinnelige entreprenører for å styrke kvinnelige entreprenører i forretningsdrift
Løfte bevissthet rundt kjønnsstereotypier og deres påvirkning på beslutninger
*NPA står for «Northern Periphery and Artctic»
Údarás na Gaeltachta – en støttespiller for lokalsamfunnet
Prosjektsamlingen på Irland fant sted på Údarás na Gaeltachta, en liten busstur utenfor byen Galway. Hovedformålet for Údarás na Gaeltachta er å sikre at irsk forblir hovedspråket i området Gaeltacht, og blir ført videre til framtidige generasjoner.
Údarás na Gaeltachta støtter 33 lokale aktører som bidrar til å utvikle lokalsamfunnet. Aktørene får driftstøtte, og forplikter seg til å følge den samme strategien som Údarás na Gaeltachta. De siste årene har Údarás na Gaeltachta utviklet en strategi for sosialt entreprenørskap, noe som ikke fantes tidligere. Vi fikk med oss et eksemplar av denne strategien, og vil studere den nærmere når vi kommer tilbake til Norge.
Project Period: 2024-2025 Collaboration with Romerike Prison, Ullersmo Unit
Peer Support Workers in the Correctional System
In the fall of 2024, KBT Vocational College and Romerike Prison, Ullersmo Unit, launched a pilot program to train peer support workers within the prison. Six inmates have been admitted as students in this pilot. The precursor was an 8-week introductory course organized by Ullersmo Prison, where KBT Vocational College provided academic support.
Adaptations for Education in a High-Security Prison
The students at Ullersmo follow the same curriculum as the other students in the peer support worker program, but with a delay. Instead of participating «live» in Zoom lectures, they watch recordings afterward. Fifty percent of the education consists of practical training, and the experiences gained regarding how this can be implemented for students in prison will be important after this pilot.
Although much has been planned in advance, adjustments need to be made throughout such a pilot. If the pilot proves successful, a study program for other prisons in Norway may eventually be developed.
Prosjektperiode: 2024-2025 Samarbeid med Romerike fengsel, avdeling Ullersmo
Erfaringskonsulenter i kriminalomsorgen
Høsten 2024 startet KBT Fagskole og Romerike fengsel, avdeling Ullersmo, opp en pilot for utdanning av erfaringskonsulenter i fengsel. 6 innsatte er tatt opp som studenter i denne piloten. Forløperen var et 8-ukers introduksjonskurs i regi av Ullersmo fengsel, hvor KBT Fagskole bidro med faglig støtte.
Tilpasninger for utdanning i høysikkerhetsfengsel
Studentene ved Ullersmo følger den samme undervisningen som de øvrige studentene ved utdanning for erfaringskonsulenter, men på etterskudd. I stedet for å delta «live» på Zoom-undervisningen, ser de opptak i etterkant. 50% av utdanningen er praksis, og erfaringene rundt hvordan det kan løses for studenter som sitter i fengsel blir viktige etter denne piloten.
Selv om mye er planlagt i forkant, må det gjøres justeringer underveis i en slik pilot. Dersom piloten blir vellykket, kan det etter hvert bli utviklet et studietilbud for flere fengsel i Norge.
That’s what we aim to find out in the pilot project we recently started in collaboration with Romerike Prison, Ullersmo unit. In spring 2024, five inmates completed an 8-week introductory course. The course was developed by prison officer and program coordinator at Ullersmo, Elise, and Nina from «NAV in prison». The idea emerged during the 2022 World Overdose Day, and many hours have since been spent organizing it, with support from KBT Vocational College.
Now, six inmates have begun studying to become peer support workers. It requires many adjustments, but if successful, this could be the start of something bigger.
Time management and unpredictability
Like many other projects, it takes some dedicated individuals to make this pilot a reality. There is no doubt that both Elise, Nina, and their colleagues are exactly that. Management is also on board. When some of the KBT staff went to Ullersmo to start up the semester, an inspector told us: «It’s fantastic that we are making this happen!» We completely agree!
Many potential challenges will need to be overcome in the coming year, and solutions need to be found quickly. Organizing the teaching schedule is a bit of a puzzle. Someone serving time in a high-security prison has less control over their daily schedule than most of us take for granted. They can’t decide when to receive visitors or go shopping, let alone use the internet. Many also have other scheduled activities throughout the week, from work to substance abuse treatment, or other learning activities.
Bringing digital education into a high-security setting
Much of the peer support worker education is conducted digitally, and it’s not just the students’ limited internet access that requires the program to be adapted for a high-security prison. Strict rules apply to what can be brought past the security check. For example, a PC or smartphone cannot be brought in when a teacher from KBT Vocational College visits. Presentations must be sent in advance, and printed copies of information are often used instead.
Throughout the academic year, students will also receive several guidance sessions, which are usually done digitally. In this case, we will compensate by traveling to provide in-person guidance.
Theory and practice
As a vocational program, the peer support worker education includes 50% practice. Normally, students find a placement near where they live. A practice period consists of 270 hours. In the prison, they need to think differently about what kind of work can count as practice, such as giving presentations.
Awareness of possible pitfalls and role conflicts
One major difference between students in prison and those on the outside is that they cannot leave their environment after work or school. They remain in the same setting 24/7, making it challenging to separate their different roles. Although they will not have practice in their own department, most people around them know that they are studying.
On the first day of class, both students and staff showed awareness of these issues, which is a good start. One student reflected aloud on the potential to end up in a position of power over other inmates, which they need to be mindful of.
Peer support workers in the correctional system
While peer support workers in mental health and substance abuse are becoming more well-known and widespread in Norway, it is still in the early stages within the correctional system. However, it is more established in other countries, such as the UK. Recently vi visited St. Giles trust in Wales, and learned a bit of how they work with prisons. We will write more about that soon!
Mutual desire to establish an educational program in prison
At KBT Vocational College, we have long recognized the potential for peer support workers in the correctional system, inspired by other countries. When Romerike Prison contacted us, it was a perfect fit. After discussing various educational setups, we have now launched a pilot project. Although we have planned for many things, unexpected events may arise over the next year.
We look forward to the collaboration in the coming year. If the pilot project is successful, it may eventually lead to the development of a program for more prisons in Norway.
This article was translated from Norwegian with an AI-tool.
Jobber du med, eller er du interessert i sosialt entreprenørskap innen mangfold og inkludering, i Trøndelag? Bli med på kveldskurs i november og desember. Les mer i PDF-en under. Påmeldingsfrist er 31. oktober. Meld deg på her.
Læreprogrammet er en del av Interreg-prosjektet SING, hvor vi vil arbeide for å styrke gründerkunnskapen og -evnen i grenseregionen, og ser spesielt på tynt befolkede områder på begge sider av grensen. I SING samarbeider vi med svenske Coompanion, som er ekspert på kooperativ i Sverige. I læreprogrammet er det både svenske og norske deltakere fra Trøndelag, Jämtland Härjedalen og Västernorrland, slik at du kan bygge nettverk på tvers av grensen.
What does the future hold for training and educational opportunities for peer support workers in the Nordic and Baltic countries? KBT Vocational College, along with organizations from Sweden, Estonia, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Denmark, has been working on this question for the past few years. Through a network collaboration supported by Nordplus, we have drawn inspiration and knowledge from one another. This collaboration has accelerated the development of training for peer support workers in several countries.
Applying for a New Project – Seeking to Develop Common Training Materials
On April 30, 2024, the latest project on networking for peer support worker education in the Nordic and Baltic countries concluded. We leave the project with a strengthened network, which has potential for further development. The main goals of the Nordplus network were to create a larger network for the education and training of peer support workers and to build a common understanding for future projects.
Through the network, we have identified some needs. Therefore, the network has applied for funding to develop shared educational materials, including videos that will provide a common understanding of what a peer support worker is and what is needed to enhance their competencies. The network got fundings for further work, and a new project has started. We will tell more about that in a new post.
Project Partners
Sweden: NSPH
Estonia: MTÜ Kogemusnõustajad
Iceland: Hlutverkasetur
Lithuania: Mental Health Perspectives
Latvia: Zelda
(Guest) Denmark: Peer Partnerskabet
Relationship Building Over Time
This project is the third Nordplus project initiated by KBT Vocational College to bring together the Nordic and Baltic countries for peer support worker training.
The project has both strengthened previous relationships with partners and expanded the network. This is a network for collaboration, not competition. Program Director Preben Hegland is optimistic about continued collaboration and envisions the network growing with more partners and countries in the coming years.
Community Around the Important Role of the Peer Support Worker
The partnership is built on a shared understanding that peer support workers play an important role in healthcare and that there is a need for education and competence development to ensure that both the peer support workers and the system can work together effectively.
All partners in the project are committed to creating a community and a common meeting place for the Nordic and Baltic countries to address the topics surrounding peer support workers.
Sharing Experiences on Education
Sharing experiences about accredited education in Norway and supporting partners in their startup phases will continue to be important for KBT Vocational College going forward. One example of the network’s effectiveness is that NSPH in Sweden is working to establish an education for peer support workers at the same level as KBT Vocational College. This will enable great opportunities for collaboration between these educational programs in the future.
This text was translated from Norwegian with help from the AI-tool chatgpt.
Nylig hadde vi kick-off for POMEIL, et internasjonalt prosjekt med mål om kompetanseheving og omskolering for immigranter og flyktninger.
I prosjektet vil vi utvikle digitale “escape rooms” basert på scenarier fra det virkelige liv. Escape rooms vil fungere som personlig tilpassede opplæringsverktøy for å styrke entreprenørskapskompetansen og de tverrkulturelle ferdighetene hos immigranter og flyktninger.
Under kan du lese det første nyhetsbrevet fra prosjektet
With our hybrid education model*, you can study from anywhere in the country. However, many still prefer having a classroom to attend. From autumn 2024, KBT Vocational College also have campuses in Hamar and Ålesund, in addition to Trondheim and Kristiansand.
*The teaching is online with in-person sessions. The lessons are streamed online, and students can choose to attend in the classroom or participate entirely online. During session weeks, many students travel to their campus. Students living outside Trøndelag, Agder, Innlandet, or Møre og Romsdal attend sessions in Trondheim or participate online only.
The application deadline for the 2024/2025 academic year has passed, and the next opportunity to apply is from March 20, 2025.
This text was translated from Norwegian with help from the AI-tool chatgpt.
