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Design is ingrained into every part of our lives. The art we consume, the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, and the homes and cities we live in require strategic design to make all of them fit perfectly into our needs. Working with design is as challenging as it is stimulating, and recent tendencies have made collaboration across different areas of design a must-have. Continue reading to learn more about transdisciplinary design and why to consider studying it…

Applied history focuses on utilizing history to help benefit people in current and future times. Wherever historical context may prove useful (which is a lot), applied history, also known as public history, can be helpful. There are various fields where applied history can provide particularly helpful insights, such as science, technology, philosophy, management, industry, commerce, the arts, and humanities.

In October 2020 journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize for defending and promoting freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia. Muratov was the subject of fear and intimidation campaigns in his native Russia for challenging authoritarian elements within the government. At the same time, Ressa was threatened with criminal charges and crippling lawsuits after exposing human rights abuses in the Philippines. Their bravery and well-deserved recognition highlighted the importance of investigative journalists, especially those who take huge risks to fight for freedom and fairness while living under repressive regimes. So to honor their amazing work -- and hopefully inspire the next generation of freedom activists -- here's a look at why you should study investigative journalism.

As globalisation brings the world closer every day, the importance of English as a lingua franca between different corners of the world grows rapidly. But it's not just a useful practical skill; learning a new language or studying your own language in depth are fantastic ways to discover literature, films and TV, culture, and history, as well as a great means of making new connections. Teachers, particularly language and literature teachers, have the challenging yet exciting opportunity to open these doors for others, young and old. We recently talked with lecturer Sara Barosen Liverød from the University of Southeastern Norway, an English literature graduate from the University of Roehampton in the UK (her bachelor's) and UiT - The Arctic University Of Norway (her master's), to hear her thoughts on the roles of teachers and the importance of studying English and literature...