Her Majesty Queen Sonja’s Visit on UWC Day: Honoring 28 Years of Patronage
As we celebrated UWC Day 2023 under the theme "Shaping a Sustainable Future," we were honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Sonja, Queen of Norway, to our campus. Her visit not only marked a yearly celebration of the UWC values and mission but also gave us a chance to honor Her Majesty’s unwavering support and commitment to our values as our Patron for the past 28 [...]
Red Cross Training: Meeting Point to Include Everyone
Two Red Cross instructors spent two days on campus last week, and as a result, we have an eager group of first-year students with valuable training to do voluntary work. "UWC Red Cross Nordic has a group of wise, engaged, and friendly youth that give me faith for the future." That is how instructor Anders Ekeland and Dina Tjelmeland Adeler from the Norwegian Red Cross [...]
Visit of the Chair of the UWC International Board
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 [...]
H.M Queen Sonja visit UWC Red Cross Nordic
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 [...]
Reunion 2023: A Celebration of Shared Journeys
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 [...]
Ridderrennet: Embracing Diversity through Winter Sports
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 [...]