39 PhD and 3 Post-doc Fellowships, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, NTNU, NorwayVarious PhD and few Post-doc fellowships are being offered at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, NTNU, Norway.Deadline : 15 January 2009The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology is an international arena for research and education in the natural sciences, environmental science, biotechnolog
PhD Positions in Solar Energy, Trondheim University, Norway
1 PHD POSITION WITHIN SOLAR ENERGY, Ref.nr. NT 77/08
There is one available PhD position at the Department of materials science and engineering within research on solar energy.
The position should be used to recruit promising candidates with interest for production of silicium to solar cells via metallurgical processes.
The applicant
The Norway Spruce tree (species: Picea abies) is native to most of Europe from the Pyrenees mountains north to Norway and east all the way to Russia and the Balkans. It is widely used as a Christmas tree as it is fairly easy to grow in a wide variety of growing conditions. It is also comercialy exploited for its wood which sometimes sold under the names "Baltic Whitewood" and "White Deal".{1} I
The Destruction of the Norwegian Jews
Jewish Synagogue in Oslo
Between the end of the 13th century and 1814 Norway was ruled by Denmark. In 1814 the European great powers decided that Norway should enter a personal union with Sweden under the Swedish King, thereby delaying its independence until 1905. But in 1814 a wave of patriotism swept the country.
n 1814, Nor
This week, we're featuring a photo from Norway. Take a look at this beautiful view in Aurland, Norway.The Weather in NorwayUseful Norwegian PhrasesNorway's Best Ski ResortsCustoms Regulations in Norway...
Press releaseTromsø, Norway, bids for the Chess Olympiad in 2014The city of Tromsø, backed by the Norwegian Chess Federation, is committed to become the host city for the 41st Chess Olympiad in 2014.During the Chess Olympiad in Dresden 12-25 November 2008, Tromsø will be present and launch its candidacy. The bidding committee, Chess Tromsø 2014, will operate an information stand at the playing
On our trip to Norway, we also visited our dear friend Kari, who lives in a farm. We know her from our summer paradise island Fårö, where we meet every summer.
Kari is such a sweet, positive and energetic young woman and we loved to visit her.
At the farm she runs a stable with horses [...]
Norway is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe and a beautiful place. Following is a summary of background information you should know before taking a trip.An Overview of Norway for TravelersThe official name of Norway is the Kingdom of Norway. The country covers an area of mainland and accompanying island territories. The total size of Norway is approximately 150,000 square miles. For compar
Postdoctoral Position in Geophysics, University of Stavanger, Norway The University of Stavanger (UiS) invites applications for a two-year post-doctorate position in geophysics at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology in the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The position is funded by StatoilHydro. The position is in the field of geophysics st.id. 30027403. The main goal is to impulse research
After such a long time, finally a card from Norway!! I really dont know why such a lack of Norwegian cards in my collection...Norway aint a hard country to get.....if I didnt love Norway that much, i probably wouldnt have paid attention, but since Norway is one of my favourite places, it really bothers me to have so very little cards from there.....I really hope that will change...
Geiranger is
Mazda Motor Corporation today introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Norwegian national hydrogen project, HyNor. Initially, the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian roads will be validated with a single vehicle, which will also be shown at various events. This marks the first time that a Mazda hydrogen rot
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Radio New Zealand International, 13 October, 2008 Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare says his country and Norway see eye to eye in the fight against global warming. Sir Michael has had talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo where they discussed an ambitious, global climate regime to be established next year. The two leaders say rich countries shoul
Manchester United fans will be keeping an eye out for Darren Fletcher and Scotland as the World Cup qualifiers are played today. This is the fourth time he has captained his country and remember, the other three were during that remarkable run of games when they all but qualified for Euro 2008 beating some big names on the way !!Fletcher can draw on some of the experience he has gained playing wi
By: G. ChadwickThere is much that can be said about traveling in Norway and what you are going to discover along the way. There is always room for more to be found in Norway, and it is a country with a rich history that is often overlooked in tourist books because of the often cold climate. Yes, it is a fact that some of the year is cold in Norway. However, this leads to much of the country's attr
When we were out on our sightseeing tour, we did go to the Filtvet Lighthouse in Hurum (Oslo Fjord West), very strategical situated on the seaward approach to Oslo, Norway’s capital city. Important for the navigation in the frequent used water way to Oslo.
The Filtvet Lighthouse was built as early as in 1840. It has [...]
In our trip to Norway, we also stayed 2 nights after the party with TorAa and Anna at their summerhouse. We had a perfect, very relaxed time with them.
No rush, no press, just being ourselves all of us, having a good time, but this time together and not over the internet. We did what [...]
Holland goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has reiterated that his decision to come out of international retirement is a 'one-off'. The Manchester United player had called an end to representing his nation following their quarter-final exit at Euro 2008.However, with Holland suffering a major crisis with injuries to both their first and second keeper, Van der Sar answered manager Bert van Marwi
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Oslofjorden is a very beautiful bay in the south east of Norway, which we saw in our Norway trip, both on the way to visit Kari and then after that TorAa and Anna.
They have this gorgeous view every day from their summer house. Lucky them!
According to Wikipedia:
“A fjord is a long, narrow inlet [...]
In Norway, the biodiesel market is being explored upon by a newsprint and magazine producer, Norske Skog. Norske Skog partnered with Choren Industries GmbH to push the plan through. The latter is engaged in gasification technology and has full-scale biodiesel factories in the country.
The plan is to convert wood biomass into biodiesel. This business [...]
In 1991, Norway enacted a punishing carbon tax - $65 per ton of greenhouse gas emitted. The result? Carbon emissions have risen 15% since that time. The country blames the increase on growth but, with gasoline at or near $10 per gallon, it seems no price is too much to pay for personal transportation. If you think this can’t happen in the United States, think again. From the articl
Skiing at the Big White Resort and Geilo in Norwayby Maxwell MasekoWith 16 ski lifts, and a total capacity of over 28,000 skiers every single hour, Big White has the feeling of a small resort whilst still catering for a diverse range of visitors. This means you're sure to meet new friends on your stay, but you can also find some privacy if that's what you'd prefer. The Big White has it all when it
Holmsbu Bad & Fjord Hotel is situated beautifully in the village of Holmsbu, Hurum, about 50 minutes from Oslo, the capital of Norway.
It was at this small Hotel we were celebrating Anna’s birthday.
The Hotel has roots that goes back so far as to around 1880 and is perfect for a birthday party or wedding. [...]
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Recently while visiting a friend I was shown this very remarkable Norway Spruce tree full of bird nests. There are so many large nests in this tree that it is bit difficult to see what kind of tree it is. It does not take too long however to discover the type of birds that are responsible for this mass of twigs. After standing watch for a few minutes I witnessed several medium sized green parro
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If you love nature and breathtaking views, consider visiting the Lysefjord in Norway. Located in south-western Norway, the Lysefjord is 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Stavanger:
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Raymond Johansen, Norway’s Foreign Minister, has urged his nation to explore the possibility of entering into a dialogue with Osama bin Laden. “You don’t make peace with your friends, but with your enemies.” he noted. He pointed out that President Karzai of Afghanistan had also called for reconciliation among various groups fighting in his nation. [...]
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When was the last time you were part of a huge company before it even started? This is an exclusive personal invite to join Gem Lifestyle which is a brand new gaming entertainment and social network home based business with a [...]
A Somalian woman who came to Norway 10 years ago has just written a sharp indictment of her fellow Somalians for their failure to integrate within Norwegian society. She blames the lack of integration is due to Somali males who fear becoming more Norwegian threatens their culture and control over Somali women. She says many [...]
Tea Collection, the globally inspired children’s clothing company, showcases Norway’s spectacular fjords and forests in their prints and color palette in its fall 2008 Collection. The Collection is available in sizes 12 months – 8 years for boys and girls, is currently online and in stores just in time for back to school shopping. It features a full fashion assortment inspired by the cultur
Chechen immigrants in Norway fought with Kurds in a refugee center in Oestfold, south of Oslo. There were no fatalities or serious injuries, but several were taken to hospitals for medical attention.
The Sars Centre in Bergen (Norway) is offering one postdoctoral position for initially two years in the Cnidarian Neural Development group (Group Leader Fabian Rentzsch). The group is interested in...
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MisjudgeNorway made it to the Women's Handball final by defeating the Republic of Korea 29-28 in the first semifinal on Thursday, August 21. They will fight for gold against the winner between Hungary and Russia on Saturday, August 23.Full MatchPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7Part 8Part 9Part 10
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International Friendly
Date: 20th August 2008
Kick Off: 18:00 BST
Venue: Ullevaal Stadion
Republic of Ireland will travel to Norway for this International friendly match before the qualifying for the 2010 World Cup gets underway next month. Norway are in Scotlands World Cup qualifying group so the [...]
Part of the Trondheim Walking Tour, the Domkirke is very impressive and hard to overlook. Visitors can see this majestic building from afar. Spend an afternoon here and don't forget...
Far above the Arctic Circle, a curved spray of craggy mountainous islands seeks solace from the tempestuous Norwegian Sea. Tiny russet-colored fishing villages are pushed on the coastal fringes by the Lofoten Wall, a jagged spine of mountains carved by glaciers millions of years ago which rear from the cod-rich surging waters – the lifeblood and heritage of these majestic islands.Sheep paddocks
Norwegian Cruise LinesBy Robert Grazian Platinum Quality Author Norwegian cruise lines are an increasingly common set of companies when it comes to the cruise line business. When thinking of cruise lines the obvious destinations are placed in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. There is though big business in Norwegian cruise lines.An increasing number of people are booking cruises with Norwegia
The Etne Market Days, an annual event in western Norway, attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. The Market Days are a large annual market taking place in the first week...
The second half of Norway Tippeligaen football had started, with the 15th round on the pipeline. Generally this soccer league is punters's paradise as betting is very profitable for punters familiar...
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According to Reuters (via Michelle Malkin):
OSLO, July 25 (Reuters) - Twenty-three people were wounded when a gang of 40-50 men armed with steel bars and machetes attacked residents at a refugee centre in Norway late on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
No one was seriously wounded, but 10 were sent to hospital and 13 treated at a local clinic, hospital officials said.
An official at the
A little Toy Pomeranian dog named Dea, who was born without any eyes has been relying on help from his older brother named Lobo and a cat named Kare.Dea has been making a stir over in Norway in the news as the owners Unni Brit Bekkelund and Bjørn-Harald Mydland have said Dea lives a pretty normal life as a dog.What a great article that just shows that seeing isn’t everything and that this dog c
7-Day Norwegian Wonders - Roundtrip Southampton, EnglandCunard Line - Queen VictoriaMay 20, 2009The world’s most anticipated ship has arrived. She is a sonnet in motion. Destined for legendary status from the moment she first touched the sea. Queen Victoria™ gracefully blends timeless British tradition with a rich array of modern amenities. Relish the contemporary sophistication and timeless e
(Published in Aftenposten (link is to english version) Aften Friday June 27th 2008 page 19. Translation slightly adjusted and abridged for non-Norwegian readers))
To wait year after year for a operation that is expected to enhance my level of function is meaningless and represents an irresponsible management of our society’s common economic funds. The Norwegian Government [...]
Norway Tippeligaen soccer picks on 12-13-14 July. Scandinavian football matches offer good profit source for the bettors in the summer heat, especially Norway and not only the highest league, but the...
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mongabay.com - June 24, 2008 Original URL The governments of Britain and Norway last week announced a $211 million (£108 million) initiative to conserve rainforests in the Congo Basin. The plan calls for the use of an advanced satellite camera to monitor deforestation in the region and funding for community-based conservation projects. Gordon Brown and Jens Stoltenberg announced the fund
Former Mossad officer sought by Norway Though the crime took place more than 24 years ago, the Norwegian authorities do not seem to have lost their intention to solve the remaining mysteries in the crime that claimed the life of an innocent waiter from Algeria and damaged the image of Israel's prestigious counter-espionage branch, better known as the Mossad.On the night of July 21, 1973, a Mo
It's not that I wouldn't love to get out on there (I'm pretty sure I'd be way too scared though)...its that I know I'd fall, and that wouldn't be cool.
"yeah the rock gave way under him..."
"what rock?"
"the one in Norway...lodged between those two cliff faces, about 1000 meteres above ground."
"What the hell was doing stood on a rock lodged between two cliff faces?"
"Meh."
Found this via wherethe
Asdøljuvet (Asdoel Gorge), Norway.
One of the most famous geological areas in the world and around 250 million years ago there was vulcanic activity here. This is one of the only places in Norway where vulcanic rocks still are visibly present as this place sunk 2000 meters down and was fairly protected from the elements through time. Other places in Norway being in higher altitudes have no
Phd in Migration, NTNU, deadline 1 august 2008
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS is a Research Company owned 100% by Norwegian
University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The activity is project based
and the majority of the approx. 100 employees are working with social
science research.
Vacancies: 1 Research Position (PhD fellowship)
NTNU Social Research Trondheim invites application for one three yea
Everytime I think of the travel wonder of Trollstigen, one of Norway’s and Europe’s greatest drives (literally the Troll’s Ladder), I am reminded of a great story I can recall being told in bed as a young child.It is the story of Three Billy Goats Gruff, a fable told to Scandinavian children for over a century. In this tale, there are three goats who have run out of grass in their field and
Everytime I think of the travel wonder of Trollstigen, one of Norway’s and Europe’s greatest drives (literally the Troll’s Ladder), I am reminded of a great story I can recall being told in bed as a young child.It is the story of Three Billy Goats Gruff, a fable told to Scandinavian children for over a century. In this tale, there are three goats who have run out of grass in their field and
Ah, ah,We come from the land of the ice and snow,from the midnight sun where the wild dyke queens grow.The hammer of the godsWill drive our ships to new lands,To fight the horde, singing and crying:Gay Marriage, it is coming!This just in from our source in the Secret Lesbian Viking Enclave …The Norwegian parliament has passed a vote in favor of giving same sex couples the same ‘marriage’ rig
Norwegian safety regulators have given StatoilHydro and drilling contractor Transocean Offshore Ltd. a yellow card for failing to sufficiently plan for the ubiquitous danger of gas blow-outs in their exploration of the arctic Barents Sea.
Block 7123/4-1S exploration planning involving the advanced...
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"Members of Parliament in Norway today approved a bill that will allow same-sex couples to marry by 84 votes to 41.The new law will make marriage gender neutral.The Scandinavian country already allows gay and lesbian couples to enter into civil partnerships, but LGBT rights groups had long complained the law does not go far enough.Norway, which is not a member of the EU, joins Spain, Belgium, the
The Norwegian parliament passed a law this year which makes illegal the purchase of sexual services and it will take effect in the coming months. Although selling sex will remain legal in Norway, a male who purchases sex faces the possibility of a fine or prison. Norwegian authorities want to halt the sex trade which [...]
Research Fellow (PhD position) - Mathematics and Numerics for Inverse Problems
At the Department of Mathematics/CIPR a 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) is available within the area...
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Research Fellow (PhD position) in Chemistry at Department of Chemistry - re-announcement
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Research Fellow (PhD position) in Acoustics at Department of Physics and Technology - re-announcement
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Research Fellow (PhD position) in Acoustics at Department of Physics
and Technology - re-announcement
At the Department of Physics and Technology (
) a 3-year position as Research Fellow is
available from 1 September 2008 (or earlier) in the field of
Acoustics within the R&D programme “Fiscal measurement of oil and
gas”.
The positio
I will be conducting a SharePoint 2007 Training, aimed towards advanced developers, in Norway on September 1st 2008. This training will contain plenty of hands-on, and will be delivered entirely using: - Windows 2008 - SQL Server 2008 - Visual Studio 2008 - IIS 7 That’s right! Older technologies will be covered as necessary to point out the differences as well. And there will be plenty o
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7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications ,...
At the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen or SINTEF ICT, Oslo, a 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) is available within the project
Geological Storage of CO2:...
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Postdoctoral position in pain perception in fish
We seek a postdoctoral scientist in the area of pain perception in fish for a two-year period. The potential for pain perception is a central question...
At the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen or SINTEF ICT, Oslo, a 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) is available within the project:
Geological Storage of CO2:...
UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D. are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO).The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).-stillinger/2008/vit/upto11PhDInformatics2008.htmlUp to three of the positions (Ref.no: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are r
The position is available for 4 years with 25% compulsory teaching duties.
The fellowship is within the area of low energy condensed matter physics, in particular the physics of strongly correlated...
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Nofima is a business oriented research organisation that aims to increase competitiveness of the aquaculture, fisheries and food industries. The organisation was established through a merger between...
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Last week we made a morning visit at the Norwegian Embassy to check out the exhibition Naturschauspiele - Graphic Design from Norway: Powered by Nature. It was quite lovely actually. They showcased a wide range of design products, including ads, cover art, product design, interior and exterior design, and animations, all with [...]
Oil spills into the sea offshore Norway increased dramatically in 2007, new numbers from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and comments from an industry expert confirms.
A major oil spill at the Statfjord A platform in the North Sea last December pushed polluting volumes up in 2007. Meanwhile,...
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UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D.are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo(UiO).The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work(teaching).-stillinger/2008/vit/upto11PhDInformatics2008.htmlUp to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held openfor the most qualified applicants within the total field for researchat the department. The others are reser
StatoilHydro reports the discovery of hydrocarbons in two wells in the Oseberg area, located in the Norwegian offshore sector of the North Sea. The first discovery was made in a long-reach exploration well from the Oseberg C platform, targeting the Cook Formation in the Theta structure.
“The well...
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Norwegian offshore unions might circle the wagons and take a vote on a strike if their employer, energy champion StatoilHydro, reorganizes its platform staff to allow freer contracted-in work at tail-end facilities and offshore installations where roaming contractors teams might need to carry out...
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Norway celebrates its Constitution on May 17th - the Norwegian Independence Day. In Norwegian, this day is called "Syttende Mai" (May 17th), or Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day). This year, it falls...
Up to 11 Ph.D.-positons are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO). The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching). Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific are
UP TO 11 POSITIONS AS Ph.D.
are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo
(UiO).
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work
(teaching).
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Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open
for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research
at the department. The other
7 PhD and three PostDoc positions in short range sensing,localization and wireless communication09. May 20087 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODYproject are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks atthe Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and atthe Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaborationwith Rikshospitalet Univers
7 PhD and three PostDoc positions in short range sensing,
localization and wireless communication
09. May 2008
7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY
project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at
the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and at
the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaboration
with Rikshospitalet
Phd position in bioenergy connected for forestry or environmental sciences Innledning:Høgskolen i Hedmark er organisert i fire avdelinger: Avdeling for lærerutdanning og naturvitenskap, Hamar, Avdeling for helse- og idrettsfag, Elverum, Avdeling for økonomi, samfunnsfag og informatikk, Rena og Avdeling for skog- og utmarksfag, Evenstad. Høgskoleadministrasjonen er plassert i Elverum. Høgskolen har ca. 4000 studenter og ca. 475 ansatte. Høgskolen deltar i et viktig utviklingsprosjekt sammen med høgskolene i Gjøvik og Lillehammer med sikte på å utvikle et universitet i Innlandet.Beskrivelse:HEDMARK UNIVERSITY COLLEGEHedmark University College has around 4000 students and 500 staff organised in 4 faculties in south-east Norway: Faculty of Education and Science in Hamar, Faculty of H
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