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 Robert Bosch [...]
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 Academics and [...]
UWC International Congress 2024
Education as a Force The 2024 UWC International Congress, held from 29 February to 2 March, marked a significant milestone in the history of our movement. This Congress, which was a culmination of the UWC's 60th anniversary celebrations, adopted a hybrid format, bringing together over 400 participants at our school in Phuket, UWC Thailand, while also connecting with numerous others virtually worldwide. Under the banner [...]
Graduation 2024
Dear Graduates, Your time at RCN has left a lasting mark on our community, weaving your unique stories into the very fabric of our school. Your classmates, roommates, friends, and teachers helped you become who you are now. Don't forget them! Whether you go on to become doctors, parents, carpenters, lawyers, activists, artists, politicians, scientists, architects, or friends, know that you are shaping the future as [...]
UWC Red Cross Nordic collaborating with the Nobel Peace Centre
On Wednesday 3rd April 7 of our students visited the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo for an action packed day of workshops that culminated in a panel discussion. Amalia (Norway), Asta (Denmark), Maya (Morocco), Mubashra (Pakistan), Rofayda (Egypt) and Ryan (China) worked together to put on three workshops for upper secondary school students from Oslo around the prompt “What are you willing to sacrifice for [...]
Weeks of Discovery: Special Weeks at UWC Red Cross Nordic
At Red Cross Nordic UWC, learning is a holistic journey. Students embark on enriching experiences that spark their interests, develop their abilities, and forge meaningful connections. For two weeks in February experiential learning takes over the Campus: second-years are preparing for upcoming exams through practice tests, while first-years have been enjoying a snowy adventure on skis, gaining valuable first-aid skills, and taking part in a [...]