Young activist from Greenland in The Guardian about climate change
As the world is looking to Glasgow and COP26, it is important to listen to the voices who can contribute towards finding solutions that prevent climate breakdown. Our student Nanna C. Fredriksen (Greenland) is one of the young activists featured in this article in The Guardian. “People from all around the world, politicians and [...]
Fabiana Irigoyen (RCN 16-18)
Passionate about Diversity and Food When I left Bolivia, at 16, to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic, I could not believe how much I was going to learn and live. RCN has given me the tools, support, and the self-confidence that I needed to expand my horizons. Every friend I made there, has [...]
Welcome to Faith Abiodun!
Faith Abiodun will join UWC International as its new Executive Director based in London, starting 1 December. Originally from Nigeria, he is an education and social enterprise leader, international affairs analyst, writer and speaker. His career includes almost a decade of experience in an executive role at the African Leadership Academy. “I am [...]
New and Relevant Courses
At the start of a new school year we are introducing two new subjects, French Ab Initio and Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS). With more than 300 million users, from five continents, French is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world. Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) uses an [...]
In Memory of Disa Hynsjö (RCN 2005-2007)
With shock and great sadness, we have learned that Disa passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, on July 18, 2021. Countless friends and staff members have fond memories of her time here at the College, and we celebrate and honor the continuation of her life story after RCN. Disa has enriched every community she has [...]
Renovation of the Student Residences – Mission Accomplished
With the Iceland House we have finished the renovation of all the student residents. This has been a comprehensive, two years job with many involved that aimed to extend the life of the building by another 30 years, provide universal access, and create a good living environment for the coming generations with a focus [...]