Event opening: Monday 20 April 2026 (approximately at 9.00)
Event closure: Wednesday 22 April 2026 (approximately at 15.00)
Venue: NLA campuses in Bergen, Norway
Campus Kalfaret (Monday): Kalfarveien 31
Campus Sandviken (Tuesday and Wednesday): Amalie Skrams vei 3
Information
This event is designed for staff members at NLA’s international partner institutions. We welcome management, faculty staff, international office staff, and other administrative staff.
Programme
A detailed programme will be published on this website in due course. You can expect:
- Learn more about NLA University College, our campuses, faculties and study options
- Meet NLA staff and explore the beautiful city of Bergen
- Connect with colleagues from other higher education institutions
Highlights from the programme:
- Academic Culture in Norway
- Challenges in the Age of AI
- Workshops
You can also expect:
- Networking Dinner on Monday 20 April at 18.00 at Fløirestauranten
- Fjord cruise on Tuesday 21 April at 15.00-18.30
- It will be possible to host a stand where you can present your institution to NLA staff and students.
Costs
The event is free of charge but you must cover your travel expenses to and from Bergen as well as your accommodation. You are encouraged to apply for Erasmus+ staff training funds from your institution.
What is included: lunch every day, networking dinner and fjord cruise
What is not included: travel to and from Bergen, accommodation, funicular ticket to Fløirestauranten (networking dinner), snacks/drinks during the fjord cruise
Accommodation
You need to arrange your own accommodation. Information about recommended accommodation will be provided on this website in February.
How to get there
There are direct flights to Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) from several international airports.
The city center can be reach by Bergen Light Rail (bybanen) – it takes about 45 minutes from the airport to the city centre. Tickets are bought in the “Skyss Ticket” app.
How to apply
- We can accommodate up to 40 participants at this event.
- Applicants will be admitted on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
- If the total number of applications exceeds 40, each institution will be allocated a maximum of two participant slots. In such cases, institutions with more than two applicants will be contacted after the application deadline and asked to prioritize their two selected participants.
- If fewer than 40 applications are received in total, institutions may be able to send more than two participants.
Application deadline: February 15.
Participants will receive confirmation of their admission soon after the application deadline.
Application form is available here.
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