Norwegian scientists discover ”the missing link”

Last updated: 02/09/2009 //

The fossil is so well preserved that it is possible to distinguish the imprint of fur, and even the remains of gut contents. A team of scientists headed by Jørn Hurum of the Oslo Natural History Museum presented the fossil in New York. They believe that it is the earliest primate fossil ever found.

Medzinárodné štipendiá

Nórske Ministerstvo kultúry a cirkevných záležitostí poskytuje štipendiá na projekty súvisiace s Henrikom Ibsenom.

New era for polar research

After two years of intensive data collection, Norwegian and international scientists are now turning from fieldwork in polar regions to meticulous analysis. The end result will be more, and better, answers to questions related to climate change.

New Application Routines for Summer Scholarships

The Norwegian Reserach Council has announced that Norway discontinues the Norwegian Government Scholarship pool under the Cultural Agreement framework. However, the Summer School scholarships under the Cultural Agreement will continue but with new procedures for nomination.

Seeds on ice in Svalbard

The world’s seeds are being frozen inside a mountain in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. On Tuesday 26 February, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was officially opened.

New Course: International Bachelor in Biology

Two new courses being launched at Bodø University College, Bachelor of Arts and International Bachelor in Biology

The Norse Federation - Norgesskolen July 5 - 24, 2009

Norgesskolen is open to children from 9 to 18 years of age from around ther world. Students receive instruction in the Norwegian language, social studies and history in beautiful surroundings.

A year at the Norwegian folk high schools

Norway´s first folk high schools opened in 1864, and today there are 77 folk high schools located throughout the country. Young people from Slovakia can apply for a school year 2009-2010.

European prize for Svalbard Museum

The Svalbard Museum in Longyearbyen has been awarded the Council of Europe Museum Prize for 2008. The museum that displays Svalbard’s natural landscape and cultural history, competed against 59 other European museums for the award.

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bratislava