October 10th is World Mental Health Day. At VUC, we use the entire month to focus on this important subject. This week’s program includes a class in dealing with loneliness, an early morning work-out and free lunch for all students and employees. 

The International Office at Volda University College is in the process of signing a study abroad agreement with the University of California, Berkeley. The agreement will be in effect from the autumn semester of 2020,

Almost 1300 students visited the Student Health Clinic in Volda in 2018. "The figures clearly show that this is an important service for students," says Director of Studies at Volda University College, Gonnie Smit.

Yes, you read that correctly. This is a love letter to Volda, and as you read on (through this not-so-secret love letter of mine), you will come to understand why Volda will always be in my heart.

Vote forward a candidate from your department to the Student Parliament and automatically be entered in a lottery for 500 NOK at Kiwi! Link to your vote is sent to your student email. Deadline: Friday the 20th of September, 11.59pm.

Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th of September researchers from all over Europa will attend the training school/seminar «Dissenting forms of animation and film in socialist Europe 1945–1989» at Volda University College.

An Emmy Award winner and several other big names from the animation industry are guests who will share their knowledge during the Animation Volda Festival September 12-15.

Until Monday, September 19th, is it possible to nominate candidates to the election of student representatives in the university college board.

Volda University College has for the first time appointed a student representative. - It means safety for the students and a good person to seek advice and support in various matters, says Trym Rimmen, leader of the student parliament.

The Minister of research and higher education, Iselin Nybø, was the main speaker of the semester opening at Volda University College. She praised the students for choosing a great school, and the Norwegian Government for investing in VUC.