Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies
The School of Natural Sciences, Technology, and Environmental Studies offers education at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral studies. The academic subjects include environmental science, global development studies, informatics, media technology, and tourism studies. We have many educational programs and independent courses.
Education
Our education is based on important societal issues and is conducted in collaboration with industries and authorities. Through both theoretical and practical exercises, you will gain the tools to work for change – both locally and globally, anchored in the UN’s global goals. Climate, environmental impact, growth, and the conditions for future generations to live in a sustainable world are highly relevant issues. At our department, you can study how people, the environment, and technology interact and influence each other from ecological, social, and economic perspectives in relation to various aspects of sustainable development.
We offer several different educational programs at both the undergraduate (bachelor’s programs) and advanced levels (master’s programs). You can obtain a degree in Environmental Science External link., Global Development Studies
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External link.. Within the various subjects, there are opportunities to take independent courses, which you can read more about on the subjects’ websites.
Our department conducts research in many areas and in collaboration with researchers in other countries. Both subject depth and multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary approaches are prioritized in research methods and theoretical approaches. We conduct research in laboratory environments, in the field, in global projects, and in collaboration with various industries, such as the media industry, the tourism industry, and with authorities and public sectors with challenge-driven questions. The department also conducts commissioned education and commissioned research.