We have just finished our circle around the sun – or the circle of the NUAS Program for Leaders in Administration program.(PLA)
Last year in the beginning of June,  NUAS launched the PLA program in Reykjavík, Iceland  where 34 Nordic University Administrative leaders started their program journey designed around the roles and functions of administrative leaders in an academic setting.
The program consists of five seminars held over a year´s time span and the participants have been engaged in the topics of:

The role of leaders in administration in the Nordic HE context:​

• The role of leaders in administration in the Nordic HE context
• Change Management,
• You, as a leader,
• Higher Education in the Nordic countries – Building a Great Place to Work and
• Future-proof organizations and regenerative leadership

These seminars have been held in partnership with NUAS University members: the University of Iceland, Univerisity of Helsinki, Karlstad University, Oslo Metropolitan University and jointly by University of Aalborg & University of the Faroe Islands where their representatives formed a Planning group along with the NUAS General Secretary.
The participants have reported  on gaining new perspectives on leadership, sharing experiences and listening to others and being able to use different tools to grow as a leader has been most beneficial for them as a leader in administration.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the last seminar was moved from the Faroe Islands to the Aalborg Campus in Copenhagen.  This did not derail the participants at all and they have voiced that they would like to foster and strengthen the connections and network and meet again in a year´s time – perhaps in the Faroe Islands!

Here are some pictures from Copenhagen

Future organizations and Regenerative Leadership was the topic for seminar 5

A collage from prior seminars: Reykjavík, Helsinki, Karlstad and Oslo

Discussing challenges of the future

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  Participants experienced some Danish rain

  

  A great location at Aalborg Univeristy Campus in Sydhavn Copenhagen

  

  Group work

  

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To better understand the similarities and difference between our Nordic institution NUAS Economy arranges a case study on the Finnish university funding model – with a comparative analysis of other Nordic models. The presentation will be made by Hannu Vartiainen, Professor in Economics at Helsinki University.

Registration here: https://www.lyyti.in/NUASFundingmodels
Please notice the time zones, the webinar takes place
12.30 – 14:00 Finnish time,
11.30 – 13:00  Swedish, Danish and Norwegian time and
10.30 – 12:00  Icelandic time

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Early bird registration is until 1 February: NOK 6960 NOK (incl VAT)
After 1 February: NOK 7400 (incl VAT)
Deadline for registration: 1 March
Registration is payable with Credit Card

NUAS Faculty Administration looks so much forward to seeing you in Bergen in May 2024!

Photo: Visit Bergen / Nordlandblog.com – visitBergen.com

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Registration for the NUAS Communication Conference in Copenhagen 17-19 April 2024 is now open

Explore the programme and all the informations about the conference on the website. Pick your favorites from the social tours and many workshops and seminars, and secure your spot on our NUAS Communication Conference in Copenhagen 17-19 April 2024.

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Early bird registration until 22. January: 520€ (650€ incl. VAT)
After 22. January 620€ (775e incl. VAT)
Registration is payable with Credit Card

NUAS Communication looks so much forward to seeing you in Copenhagen in April 2024

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Photo: Thomas Rousing

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Congratulations to the NUAS groups, Internationalization and International Admission and recognition of qualificaitons,  as they welcome over 100 participants to their joint conference on resposible internationalization in Turku Finland.

In recent years, international academic cooperation has become increasingly dependent on political, economic,  and social contexts. This reinforces concerns for academic cooperation with higher education institutions as well as in talent recruitment and admissions. How are we fairing in the Nordic universities in terms of academic freedom, corruption, legislation, and political systems combined with digital development?

For more information about the conference check out the Programme_full

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NUAS calls upon its board, group leaders  and group members to come together at Aalborg University Campus in Copenhagen for a Strategic Camp meeting

NUAS’ vision is to be its members’ preferred network for exchange of knowledge, competence and creativity regarding administration and services. In order to realize NUAS’ vision there is a need to develop a new strategy for the next 10 years. 
NUAS is currently considering how to innovate and rebrand the organization, both in the short and long term, as the organization wants to become even more attractive to new talent and retain the organisation’s common core values. This leaves an opportunity for all the colleagues to meet and boost the connections and discuss how NUAS can continue to be an attractive network.

A letter of invitation has been sent out and we encourage sign up at the earliest convenience and no later than November 20th.

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Jórunn Magnúsdóttir has been appointed as the new General Secretary for NUAS.
Holding a master’s degree in educational science, Jórunn Magnúsdóttir has previously served as the Director of Studies at the University of Greenland, the International Coordinator at the Academy of Fine Arts in Iceland, and most recently, as a Senior Consultant in Study Administration at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen.

Søren Lind Christiansen, the University Director at Aalborg University, who will assume the role of NUAS chair from January 2024, commented on the appointment:
“I am pleased that Jórunn has accepted the position of General Secretary. Jorunn has a strong professional background, and her Nordic experience adds to her qualifications. I am confident that she will contribute to the development and strengthening of collaboration within NUAS.”

Jórunn Magnúsdóttir stated:
“Nordic cooperation is essential, and I look forward to contributing to NUAS’s efforts to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange in administrative matters across the Nordic universities. I am very excited to begin this work and I look forward to meeting all those who are engaged in NUAS.”

Jórunn Magnúsdóttir will commence her new role on January 1, 2024, and the new General Secretary will be part of the Secretariat for Universities Denmark, located in Copenhagen.

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The topic is Implementation and management of a circular public procurement contract for furniture.
According to NUAS Group leader Kristina Von Oelreich the ,,circular furniture flows within universities are important to reduce environmental impact, save money, promote sustainability and awareness, and contribute to a long-term and responsible strategy for handling furniture and resources. As a university, we have a strong connection to society and can therefore be a leader in promoting sustainability and circularity as part of our responsibility.”

For more information about the webinar and link to it please click here

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