It has been a real privilege to welcome Hans Von Sponeck to our campus. Hans worked for the United Nations for more than thirty years and in 1998 was appointed UN Assistant Secretary General. During his service, he worked for the UN Development programme in Ghana, Turkey, Botswana, Pakistan and India. Since his resignation from the UN he has served as a member of the board of [...]

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January). ‘Don’t stand by’ is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2016. The Holocaust and subsequent genocides (for example, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur) took place because the local populations allowed persecution to take root. Whilst some actively supported or facilitated state policies of persecution, the vast majority stood by silently – at best, afraid to speak out; at worst, indifferent. Bystanders enabled the Holocaust, [...]

Sonam in the Viking Museum in Oslo After finishing the intensive term from August to December, winter break is a reward for many students. Some can now eat the food they wanted to any time. Some can go back to meet their 'long time no see' family, relatives and friends. It is a complete break to leave all demands of school behind. Our story is [...]

Thousands took part in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary for the reign of the Norwegian Royal couple. This happened through a service at the Holmenkollen Chapel, playful winter activities outside the Royal Palace, a show at the University Place and not the least through the grand performance at the University Main Hall. Since UWC RCN have the privilege of having Queen Sonja as our patron, our Rektor Richard Lamont [...]

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ola Hovland to the position of Chief Operating Officer at UWC Red Cross Nordic. The Chief Operating Officer will report to, and be supported by, the Rektor and will work in tandem with him on the development of the College’s finances, services and operations in relation to the College’s approved strategy. Ola will be a member of the Central [...]

The cover of the Order of Service On Friday 8th January, Tom Gresvig’s funeral was held at Uranienborg Kirke in Oslo and was followed by a reception at Bølgen & Moi. Her Majesty Queen Sonja sent a royal wreath in her capacity as patron of our College and other tributes have been delivered for Tom, a member of the founding team of UWC Red Cross [...]