Welcome as a new student!
Congratulations on securing admission to NMBU's Bachelor programme in International Environment and Development Studies. The Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) at the Faculty of Landscape and Society looks forward to welcoming you on Monday, 12 August 2024.
Introduction Day at Noragric
Date: 12 August 2024
Venue: Økonomikantina (click to access Mazemap)
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome by Head of Department, Noragric, Jennifer West
10:10 – 10:40
Introduction to Noragric’s studies by programme leaders:
BSc International Environment and Development Studies - Lars Kåre Grimsby
MSc Internation Relations - Katharina Glaab
MSc International Environment Studies - Guri Bang
MSc of Global Development Studies - Poul Wisborg
10:40 – 10:45
Study advisers:
B-IEDS - Jørn Kongsten Brevik
M-IES, M-GDS and M-IR - Vilma Bischof
10:45 – 10:55
Welcome and information about Globalis – Susana Kvan
Information about the Buddy Week
11:00 – 12:00
Lunch for all students at the Faculty of Landscape and Society
Welcome by Dean, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Per-Martin Norheim-Martinsen
12:00 – 13:30
Panel discussion: Big Elections and the future of democracy
2024 is ‘the big election year’ with elections in 60 democracies around the world. This panel will address key issues reflected in elections and election campaigns in a selected group of countries.
Panel:
Chair: Poul Wisborg
- Right-wing populism in the EU, Katharina Glaab
- Drivers and challenges of women's rise to power in Mexico, Noé Manuel Mendoza Fuente
- Trumpism and consequences for US climate policy, Guri Bang
- Hindu nationalism in India, Shai Divon
- Russia: Autocracy and Putin’s ambitions for a new world order, Kirsti Stuvøy