Exchange of knowledge in power electronics and electrical drives

Kaspars Kroics, researcher and lecturer at Riga Technical University, has completed a teacher exchange visit to Tampere University funded by Nordtek. The aim of this mobility was sharing of expertise and knowledge in power electronics and electrical drives as well as development of new theoretical course materials and improvement of practical and calculation exercises. Effective teaching of electric… Read More »

NEW REPORT – Improving quality of teaching in Industrial safety in field of Cyber-physical systems

Professor Nadezda Kunicina has published a new report “Improving quality of teaching in Industrial safety in field of Cyber-physical systems” She used a NORDTEK Travel Grant for Teachers. The aim of this academic mobility was sharing of expertise and knowledge as well as achievements in information and communication technologies, and security of cyber-physical systems in order to improve… Read More »

Skills for the Circular Society – Engineers for the Future

ANE Association of Nordic Engineers Invite NORDTEK members to the online event “Skills for the Circular Society”. When: Thursday 2nd December 2021. Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Link to more information and registration: Skills for the Circular Society -Engineers for the Future

NEW REPORT – Towards Cirkular Economy: Skills and competences for STEM professionals

ANE, the Association of Nordic Engineers, has published a new report “Towards Cirkular Economy: Skills and competences for STEM professionals”   The group behind the report offer some recommendations directed towards Universities: Establish a universal Circular Economy Competency framework for all engineers & STEM professionals. Integrate the Circular Economy Competency framework in all degree programmes and as learning… Read More »

Sharing of knowledge in information technologies

Jelena Caiko, senior researcher at Riga Technical university, has just completed a research stay funded by Nordtek. The aim of this academic mobility was sharing of expertise and knowledge as well as achievements in information and communication technologies, and security of cyber-physical systems to improve quality of teaching, abilities of students and new materials for laboratory works in… Read More »

Øystein Lund Bø is the new President for NORDTEK

Øystein Lund Bø succeed Johan Tysk as NORDTEK President Øystein Lund Bø has an educational background with a PhD in physics from the University of Oslo and as an electronics-engineering bachelor’s degree from Stavanger University College. His professional career includes employments in research institutes and in the energy industry. His scientific work has been oriented on the development… Read More »

NORDTEK Engineering Education Seminar

NORDTEK and Vilnius Tech has arranged a virtual NORDTEK Engineering Education Seminar, 4 June 2021, revisit us at: https://youtu.be/V3UYk5FlDhk    VISION of the NORDTEK Engineering Education (NEE) group NEE shall become a point of reference, which delivers facts on STEM education (with focus on engineering education) that contributes to the development for education that foster sustainable societal development in… Read More »

The NORDTEK Conference 2021

The NORDTEK Conference 2021, NORDTEK and University of Agder invites to the 49th NORDTEK Conference, 8 June. Hosted by the University of Agder, the 49thNORDTEK conference invites you to a fully virtual event! This year’s theme “Artificial Intelligence: A Catalyst of Co-Creation, Innovation and Disruption” welcomes you to engage in a wide range of exhilarating and educational topics on Artificial Intelligence. Read more… Read More »

NTNU is inviting to a virtual IACEE 2021 World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education

NTNU is inviting to a virtual IACEE 2021 World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education ,   “THE FUTURE OF WORK AND LEARNING “   When: May 24 – 28, 2021 Join your peers from university-based executive education, continuing and professional development centres at the IACEE 17th World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education 2021 for the Virtual World on May 24… Read More »

The Rector meeting has elected Dr. Øystein Lund Bø, University of Stavanger, as President Elect. Dr. Bø is Dean at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

NEW BOARD MEMBERs   Dr. Mikael Elofsson Umeå University is elected as new board member from Sweden. Dr. Elofsson is dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology   Dr. Finn Borchsenius, Aarhus University is elected as new board member from Denmark. Dr. Borchsenius is Vice-Dean for Education  at the Faculty of Technical Science.