Special programme for Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents

SANORD’s vision is to bring together the leadership of Nordic and Southern African institutions of higher education and research for dialogue, planning and joint endeavours. 

Tuesday 7 September 2021

  • 09.00
    10.00
    Travel from Bergen to Lyngheisenteret

    Visit to the Heatland Centre at Lygra ("Lyngheisenteret")

  • 10.00
    10.30
    Coffee, tea and refreshment
  • 10.30
    12.00
    Guided tour and exhibition
  • 12.00
    13.00
    Lunch (local homemade food)
  • 13.00
    15.00
    Nordhordland UNESCO Biosphere – Norway´s first biosphere area

    Presentation by Dr. Inger Elisabeth Måren, University of Bergen, and
    UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Heritage and Environmental Management

    Presentation of relevant projects on sustainable development and land use related to the Nordhordland UNESCO Biosphere Area and the Heathland Centre at Lygra

  • 15.00
    16.00
    Return from Lyngheisenteret to Bergen
  • 19.00
    21.00
    Dinner

Wednesday 9 September 2020

  • 09.00
    11.30
    Opening of the 2020 SANORD Conference

    Venue: Mimes Brønn
    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

  • 11.30
    12.30
    Lunch

    Venue: Fyrrommet 
    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

  • 12.30
    13.00
    Transport from Western University of Applied Sciences to the University of Bergen
  • 13.00
    15.00
    Seminar "Vitalizing partnerships - cooperation for the goals"

    Venue: Board Room, Muséplass 1, University of Bergen

  • 18.00
    20.00
    Opening Reception hosted by Bergen City Council

    Signing of joint SANORD Declaration