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Visit of the Chair of the UWC International Board

2023-09-11T10:50:55+01:00September 11th, 2023|

The UWC RCN community was privileged to host Dr Musimbi Kanyoro, the Chair of the UWC International Board, who took time out of her visit to Denmark for a brief visit to RCN. Even Dr Kanyoro, with her experience of working with and travelling to the Nordic region, was amazed at the remote beauty of our fjord, travelling as many of us do on the ferry that makes its way from Bergen, up the western coast.

Her visit was brief and significant in the connections she made with us all, attending meetings and classes, joining our Madkulturen project, making pizza with the Rektor and sharing her experiences during a World Today session. She has left us with a strong sense of the importance of UWC in a turbulent world, we thank her for taking time to visit us to discover the very special things that happen in this remote and significant part of the UWC movement.

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H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic

September 1st, 2023|

We're thrilled to announce that on UWC Day, 21st September, the annual global celebration of the UWC mission and values, we will be joined by H.M Queen Sonja. Queen Sonja has been a [...]

H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic

2023-09-01T12:10:46+01:00September 1st, 2023|

We’re thrilled to announce that on UWC Day, 21st September, the annual global celebration of the UWC mission and values, we will be joined by H.M Queen Sonja.

Queen Sonja has been a dedicated patron since the foundation of UWC Red Cross Nordic in 1995, and we look forward to welcoming her back to campus September 21st-22nd 2023.

The theme for this year’s celebration is Shaping a sustainable future.
Along with H.M. Queen Sonja, the president of the Norwegian Red Cross, Thor Inge Sveinsvoll and other special guests will participate in various events on Campus alongside our students and pupils from local schools.

For further details about the program and press accreditation, please reach out to the State Administrator in Vestland, Senior Adviser Edvard Høgestøl.

Email: edvard.hogestol@statsforvalteren.no
Telephone: +45 913 83 573

See the official press release here.

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H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic

September 1st, 2023|

We're thrilled to announce that on UWC Day, 21st September, the annual global celebration of the UWC mission and values, we will be joined by H.M Queen Sonja. Queen Sonja has been a [...]

Reunion 2023: A Celebration of Shared Journeys

2023-08-15T07:53:20+01:00August 12th, 2023|

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our alumni crew from the classes of 2003, 2004, 2012, and 2013. Can you believe it’s been 10 and 20 years? Laughs, tears, and joy filled the college as long-seen classmates, roommates, friends reunited. People from all walks of life, different corners of the world, and various careers came together, united by their time at RCN and a love for the unique atmosphere on campus.

We were extremely lucky to be visited by the sunshine throughout the four-day programme, which meant that people could paddle in the fjord, sit on the grass on the shore, hang out on the island, and hike up Jarstadheia.

A lot has changed around here since they graduated – the beloved bedrooms have been renovated, Snikkarbua is no longer in use and we have a baking house with real wood-fired pizza oven now. But one thing that hasn’t changed is our alumni’s dedication to making the world a better place. Yauheni Hladki,  from Belarus, who graduated in 2002, expressed many of our alumni’s thoughts about what meant to study and live at RCN:

“One of the most integral parts of my College experience, apart from the rigorous academics was actually extracurricular activities, and especially the ones related to community service. It’s not something that would do back home. It was completely new for me because the school was always about academic excellence, and when you come here you realize that it’s something more important than that. I found it one of the most rewarding experiences that I’ve had here, it helped me to become who I am. It still helps me, in my professional life where I try to be empathic with others, and that’s what we learned here. It’s been ingrained into the UWC Red Cross Nordic fabric.Once again, I would like to thank the RCN, the fjord, the sun, the mountains, Norway and the Norwegian people for giving me this opportunity. That was a life-changing experience, and I’m deeply, deeply grateful for that!”

Our alumni community is not only passionate, but exceptionally skillful and full of ideas. During the reunion programme we invited feedback from alumni about the RCN educational model, fundraising, academics and residential life. The sessions were incredibly fruitful for us and we enjoyed hearing all of the insights from the people gathered in the room. We are excited to take the ideas discussed forward, especially in relation to how we can engage well with our alumni network.

Big thanks to the dream team who pulled off this event, and to all the alumni for making a huge effort to stay connected with us and each other. Here’s to the next round of reunions!

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H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic

September 1st, 2023|

We're thrilled to announce that on UWC Day, 21st September, the annual global celebration of the UWC mission and values, we will be joined by H.M Queen Sonja. Queen Sonja has been a [...]

Ridderrennet: Embracing Diversity through Winter Sports

2023-06-01T11:06:36+01:00June 1st, 2023|

At our College, we prioritize empowering students to engage with the world around them and embrace diverse perspectives. One such transformative opportunity that has left an indelible mark on our students is volunteering at Ridderrennet, the largest annual winter-sport week for people with visual and mobility impairments. Through this incredible experience, our students have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of inclusion and camaraderie in the world of sports. Ridderrennet, held in the picturesque skiing town of Beitostølen, Norway, brings together hundreds of participants from across the globe, fostering an environment where abilities are celebrated, friendships are forged, and barriers are overcome. Kolbrún Garðarsdóttir, our first-year student shares their firsthand account of volunteering at Ridderrennet and reflects on the invaluable lessons learned during this unforgettable week.

I recently had the privilege to volunteer at Ridderrennet , an annual winter-sport competition for people with disabilities. I am extremely grateful to be able to have gotten this opportunity, and many students that have this experience report it being the best time during their stay at RCN.

Ridderuka (Knight’s week) is the largest annual winter-sport week for people with visual and mobility impairments. Each year in March, there will be 350-450 participants of all ages, from all over the world, competing in all kinds of winter sports in Beitostølen, which is a small skiing town in inner Norway. Many people attend this event year after year, and some return every year without fail.

Our main role at the event was to volunteer at a restaurant at a hotel next to the downhill skiing slopes. The work mostly involved helping people of various abilities receive food from the buffet and get situated at a table. Everyone, both staff and participants, welcomed us warmly and really made our stay there as amazing as it was. During our shifts at the restaurant, we got the chance to get to know the participants, which really made us get a feel for the warm atmosphere of Ridderuka. Some people we spoke to had been attending Ridderrennet every year for a long time, even decades, so when we arrived at our first shift we were entering into a community of people. Through our conversations, it was clear that they had formed friendships over the breakfast table in the dining hall, the skiing slopes, and the many events that take place when the competitions are not.

A highlight of the week is one of these events; the talent show. Participants, staff, and volunteers alike take part in it, and in the words of one of the organisers that showed a few of us around, “The talent is not what matters.” Rather, the show is for the whole Ridderrennet community to come together, have fun, and appreciate each other’s company.

These words are exactly what makes Ridderuka, a week where people gather and enjoy being together with new and old friends, while doing the sports they love. After having the experience of attending the event and helping it come together, I think that all of us volunteers have a greater understanding of the importance of opportunities like these. Ridderuka gives people motivation and opportunity to be active in their sport, try new and different things, and connect with people from all over the world.”

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H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic

September 1st, 2023|

We're thrilled to announce that on UWC Day, 21st September, the annual global celebration of the UWC mission and values, we will be joined by H.M Queen Sonja. Queen Sonja has been a [...]

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