International days

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome you to international days at Western Norway University of Applied sciences (HVL) in Bergen from April 1st to April 3rd, 2025

Our goal is to facilitate interprofessional discussions, foster the exchange of ideas, and explore opportunities for student mobility across the departments of Social Work and Nursing.

Get to know HVL, our study programs and our various options for incoming students. Partners are encouraged to present their own university and possibilities for student mobility. Participate in the COIL workshop and join us for a tour of historical Bergen.

Program

Link to the program of international days Bergen 1-3 april

On April 1st, we invite participants to present their respective universities with an emphasis on student exchange opportunities. A presentation of approximately 10 minutes would be good. These presentations will serve as the foundation for further discussions and initiatives regarding agreements and collaborations.

Keynote 2. april

bilde av Jos Beelen

Jos Beelen

Professor of Global Learning at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Visiting Professor at the Centre for Global Learning at Coventry University

Practial information

Venue and getting there

Campus Bergen in front. Photo by: Nils Olav Mevatne

Venue

International Days will take place at the Western Norway university of Apllied sciences, Campus Bergen.

Plenary room is M307 in K2, the building closest to the light rail stop Kronstad.
Address: Inndalsveien 28, 5063 Bergen

Fint your way around Campus Bergen using Mazemap

Accomodation

Suggested hotels:

Moxy Bergen - Guest Reservation
Only one stop with light rail. Reasonably priced

Citybox Hotel Danmarksplass
10 minutes walk from campus. Budget hotel

Scandic Ornen
Situated in the city center, next to Bergen busstation. 5 stops with light rail

Getting there

From the airport to Campus Bergen
The easiest way to get to Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Campus Bergen is by light rail. The light rail stop is called "Kronstad" and it takes approx.  30 minutes. Costs approx NOK 48. More information is available on Skyss (the light rail operator) here. 

Taxi from Bergen Airport Flesland takes approximately 30 minutes to Kronstad, depending on traffic. You may choose different taxi companies. Taxi between the airport and the city centre costs approximately 550-650 NOK.

See all options on how to get to and from the airport here.

From the city center to Campus 
The easiest way to get to Campus Kronstad, is by light rail, Bybanen, to Kronstad.

For more information about Bergen see Visit Bergen

Accomodation

Accomodation

Suggested hotels:

Moxy Bergen - Guest Reservation
Only one stop avay with light rail. Reasonably priced

Citybox Hotel Danmarksplass
10 minutes walk from campus. Budget hotel

Scandic Ornen
Situated in the city center, next to Bergen busstation. 5 stops with light rail

Social program

April 3: Guided tour of Bergen City Center:

12:30 - 13:30: Travel to the City Center
13:30 - 15:00: Guided City Tour of Bergen with Professor Morten Hammerborg

 

Organising committee:

If you have any questons, please contact us:

bilde av Hege Cathrine Aarlie

Hege Cathrine Aarlie

Associate Professor

bilde av Lene Strøm

Lene Strøm

Assistant Professor

bilde av Kristine Isdahl Aaraas

Kristine Isdahl Aaraas

Assistant Professor

bilde av Lars Kyte

Lars Kyte

Professor

 

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