"The role of higher education in contributing to just and sustainable futures".
20-22 September 2023
INN University, Hamar campus
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Welcome to Hamar to the 2023 SANORD conference
The topic for this year’s conference is “The role of higher education in contributing to just and sustainable futures.” The world is facing several immense crises, and as part of our mission at INN University, we seek to contribute to solving some of these. We have excellent research communities working on topics such as education, health, natural resource management, agriculture and biotechnology, among others.
A changing world with increasing insecurity requires new solutions in many fields. In Hamar and the Inland region we are actively taking part in the green shift, and our educational programmes and research reflect this need.
We believe that higher education and international collaboration is vital in finding solutions for just and sustainable futures for all. At this year’s conference, we seek to bring together researchers and academics from a broad range of disciplines to discuss these topics.
The keynote speakers are:
- Honourable Mr. Douglas Syakalima, Minister of Education of Zambia.
- Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia (UNAM).
- Emerita Victoria W. Thoresen, Former UNESCO Chair for Education for Sustainable Lifestyles.
Programme SANORD 2023
Tuesday 19 Sept
15.00-20.00:
Registration.
16.30-19.00:
SANORD board workshop.
19.30:
SANORD board dinner.
Wednesday 20 Sept
08.00-18.00:
Registration.
09.00-10.00:
Opening ceremony with:
- Vice rector for education, Stine Grønvold
- Rector, Peer Jacob Svenkerud
- SANORD chair, Lavern Samuels
- Mayor of Hamar, Einar Busterud
- Head of the scientific committee, Jill Tove Buseth
10.00-10.15:
Coffee break.
10.15-11.15:
Keynote 1: Hon. Minister of Education, Zambia, Mr. Douglas Syakalima.
Host: Rector, INN, Peer Jacob Svenkerud.
11.15-11.30:
Coffee break.
11.30-12.45:
Parallel session 1.
12.00-19.00:
High-level roundtable conference.
12.45-13.45:
Lunch.
13.45-15.15:
Parallel session 2.
13.45-15.15:
SANORD contact persons meeting.
15.15-15.30:
Coffee break incl. pastries.
15.30-17.00:
Parallel session 3.
17.30-19.00:
Networking and mingling event.
19.00-20.00:
Guided walks in town.
NB! Requires pre-registration.
19.00-21.00:
“Hjernekraft” conversationarranged by “Forskningsdagene” – not SANORD arrangement but open to public.
Thursday 21 Sept
08.00-18.00:
Registration.
08.30-10.00:
Parallel session 4.
10.00-10.15:
Coffee break.
10.15-11.15:
Keynote 2: Vice Chancellor prof. Kenneth Matengu, University of Namibia.
Host: Vice dean for research, AMEK & The Norwegian Film School, Nina Fredrikke Grünfeld.
11.15-11.30:
Coffee break.
11.30-12.45:
Parallel session 5.
12.45-13.30:
Lunch.
13.30-15.00:
Council meeting.
15.00-15.15:
Coffee break incl. fruit and cake.
15.15-16.15:
Early career researchers’ workshop: Predatory journals and AI in publishing.
Hosted by academic librarians: Elin Opheim and Mahmood Khosrowjerdi, INN.
15.15-16.15:
Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
15.15-16.45:
SANORD board meeting.
17.30:
Bus to cultural event at Domkirkeodden.
18.00-18.30:
Cultural event.
18.45:
Bus to dinner venue.
19.00-24.00:
Conference dinner.
Friday 22 Sept
08.00-14.30:
Registration.
09.00-10.30:
Parallel session 6.
10.30-10.45:
Coffee break.
10.45-11.45:
Keynote 3: Emerita Victoria Thoresen, former UNESCO chair holder,
Centre for Collaborative Learning for Sustainable Development, INN.
Host: Vice dean for research, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, INN, Stian Ellefsen.
11.45-12.00:
Coffee break.
12.00-12.45:
3MT: 3-Minute Thesis early career researchers’ competition.
Host: SANORD central Office, Umesh Bawa.
12.45-13.00:
Coffee break.
13.00-14.00:
Closing ceremony with:
- Vice rector for education, Stine Grønvold
- Vice rector for research, Arild Hovland
- SANORD chairperson, Lavern Samuels
- SANORD director, Umesh Bawa
14.00-15.00:
Lunch.
Important dates
Please note that the deadline for abstract submission has passed and late submissions are not accepted.
Registration closes: 13 August 2023
We strongly recommend that you register for the conference and book accommodations as early as possible to ensure availability. Please be aware that accomodation is NOT included in the conference fee.
If you need an invitation to the conference, you can register below after you have registered for the conference.
Letters of invitation will only be issued for participants who are presenting at the conference and/or for participants who are affiliated with a SANORD member institution.
Conference Grants
For information about grants, see Practical information or the SANORD web page.
Conference Updates
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Registration deadline for this year's SANORD conference is extended Aug. 7, 2023 4:35 PM
Registration for participation in SANORD conference 2023 will remain open until 13 August.
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Minister from Zambia will attend SANORD conference June 16, 2023 12:19 AM
Minister of Education, Honourable Mr. Douglas Syakalima from Zambia will be coming to Hamar in September to take part in the international conference.
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Kenneth Matengu confirmed as keynote speaker at SANORD conference Apr. 16, 2023 8:05 PM
INN University is pleased to announce Kenneth Matengu as keynote speaker at the upcoming SANORD conference in Hamar in September 2023.
For enquiries
For general enquiries:
- bente.bolme@inn.no
For academic enquiries:
- jill.buseth@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 77 15
For practical questions:
- rita.langree@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 77 68