Sabina Guliyeva RCN ’25
Today, we are thrilled to introduce Sabina Guliyeva from Azerbaijan, a UWC Red Cross Nordic alumna who is now studying computer science and generative AI at Vanderbilt University. Sabina’s encounter with RCN began by serendipity. An admissions post on Instagram caught her eye just eight minutes before the application deadline, and a few months later, she started studying in Norway, becoming one of the [...]
Mark Chalkley, University Counsellor and more
Written by Vivian Wu (RCN '27) and Bekayim Duishenbieva (RCN '27) Today, we are excited to share the inspiring life story of Mark, who has worked in UWC Red Cross Nordic as a university counsellor for almost two decades since September 2006, meeting and helping thousands of students with passion, unique sense of humour, and all-time half-filled snack jars on the office table. His [...]
Hamza Jalil Albasit, RCN’16
We’re proud to spotlight Hamza Jalil Albasit (RCN ’16) from Pakistan, whose debut novel, The Oracle of Hate, has just been published across South Asia. Set in the haunting underbelly of Karachi, the novel blends magical realism, political unrest, and generational trauma—a narrative Hamza calls “an ode to the city that both broke and built me.” Reflecting on his time at RCN, Hamza says, [...]
Building Bridges Through Experience: UWC Educators at RCN
Between January 20th and 25th, 2025, UWC Red Cross Nordic, in collaboration with the Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding, hosted an international professional development training course for UWC educators from across the movement. This initiative was inspired by the shared history and educational values of UWC and Outward Bound, both deeply committed to experiential learning and peacebuilding. Educators from seven UWC schools—UWC Adriatic, UWC [...]
Natasha Lambert Appointed as New Rektor at UWC Red Cross Nordic from 1st August
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Rektor, Natasha Lambert, who will start in the position on 1st of August 2025. Following an extensive global selection process, Natasha's appointment reflects her outstanding qualifications, deep understanding of UWC values, and vision for the college's future. Since joining UWC RCN in 2018, Natasha has served in pivotal leadership roles, including Director of [...]
Melisa Gondo Chilimanzi, RCN ’12
Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Melisa Gondo Chilimanzi (RCN '12), a recent contestant on The Great Australian Bake Off. Melisa’s journey to the Bake Off Shed has been a long and inspiring one, drawing flavours, ideas, and even her Viking-themed creations from her time at UWC Red Cross Nordic. "Reflecting on my time at RCN and my baking journey," she says, "so much [...]