Mikkel Hoejgaard – Intern

We were happy to welcome Mikkel Hoejgaard to UWC Red Cross Nordic as a teaching intern in October as part of the College’s ongoing commitment to supporting teacher training.

Mikkel is currently completing his MA in Social Sciences and History at the University of Aarhus (in Denmark). Mikkel wrote to the College asking if he could gain some teaching experience and contribute to History and Global Politics classes – having first met UWC RCN students and staff at the Ridderrennet ski championships at Beitostølen.

Whilst he was with us, Mikkel observed, and then led lessons. For Global Politics he taught modernization theory and let the students gain first-hand research experience by adapting his own thesis research. Outside the classroom he enthusiastically participated in a wide range of extra-academic activities.

On finishing his time with us he said,

I’d like to thank [the] members of staff and the entire UWC RCN community for a wonderful period here at [the] College. I have learned a lot, and I hope that the students have benefitted from having an intern in the classroom.

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2018-11-21T11:36:58+01:00November 8th, 2017|

‘Leave No One Behind’

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Today, a conference took place at NORAD (Norway’s Agency for Development Cooperation) in Oslo in response to the release of the World Bank’s annual flagship publication, the ‘World Development Report 2018’ with the title ‘Learning to Realize Education’s Promise’. For the very first time in forty years, the report is dedicated to the education theme in its entirety with a distinct focus on learning.

Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, the newly appointed (and first female) Minister of Foreign Affairs, opened the conference with the focus on ‘Learning in Crisis – what can we do about it?’

The World Development Report 2018 identifies that access to education is on the increase across the world but education can do much better on learning.

One of UWC RCN’s strategic priorities – as exhibited by our conference on inclusion in education on UWC Day – is to contribute to the education debate within Norway. We were delighted to send representation to this conference.

Speakers ranged from presenters from the World Bank to representatives from Norwegian organizations such as Save the Children and NORAD. Questions focused on implementation on the ground and the importance of recognition and inclusion of those with disabilities within an educational context.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs finished her key note speech with the following message in relation to the Strategic Development Goal no 4 on Education:

‘Give boys and girls the opportunity to shape their own futures.

Give boys and girls the opportunity to shape our futures.’

An important message for global education, the key actors in every country – and for us as a UWC as we seek to develop our contribution to create and sustain change through education.

Larry (Rektor) and Arne (Director of Development)

2018-10-16T09:31:45+01:00November 2nd, 2017|

The Paper Bag Princess

UWC Red Cross Nordic and Bergen National Opera invite you to an opera based on Robert Munsch’s story of a kidnapped prince, a brave princess and a fierce dragon. Come and join in all the humour and drama that unfolds when Händel meets Norwegian folk tunes, a prince is kidnapped by a dragon, and a brave princess comes to the rescue.

Click here for more information and details of how to attend the performance

The show takes place indoors and there are a limited number of tickets available.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through ticketco.no.

2017-11-13T12:27:06+01:00October 30th, 2017|

Are you our new Rektor?

UWC is a global education movement uniting people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC Red Cross Nordic, established in 1995, is situated in Flekke, Fjaler Muncipality 150km north of Bergen on the west coast of Norway.  With a special emphasis on Nordic, environmental and humanitarian concerns, the College brings together 200 highly motivated students from all parts of the world so they can live and learn from each other.  Providing a transformative holistic education through the IB Diploma, a challenging extra-academic programme and a deep commitment to service, compassion and personal responsibility, students become involved citizens whose attitudes towards understanding and tolerance are powerful catalysts for positive change.

We seek applications from talented and highly motivated school leaders who identify with UWC’s mission and relate specifically to the College’s Nordic character and values.  An accomplished manager with vision, energy and empathy, you will thrive championing the College externally, engaging actively in all aspects of its life and inspiring the next phase of its development.  If not a speaker of a Scandinavian language, a willingness to learn is desirable.

To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please click here quoting reference 3295.

Please click here for the full brief.

The closing date for applications is 0900hrs (GMT) on Thursday 23rd, November 2017.
The new Rektor will start in post August 2018.

2018-10-16T09:31:46+01:00October 30th, 2017|
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