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Kim Carlotta von Schönfeld is one of four researchers at HVL who have so far come to Norway through the prestigious MSCA postdoctoral fellowship. In her project, she has, among other things, interviewed Bergen residents on their way to work.

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) plays a key role as technical partner to the city of Riga in a groundbreaking urban mobility transformation in the Āgenskalns neighborhood, as part of the JUST STREETS project.

What makes some urban areas teem with life? While others become sad gray zones that people hurry past?

The feeling of self worth, and the chance to participate in real work, is what Maritha and Kari are eager to let the children experience.

Finding new energy solutions is urgent. Can the answer be found in the plant kingdom?

Even students who seem to have been written off by everyone can regain their self-confidence, according to new research.

Heart rate, blood pressure, coping, stress, and pain. How do sauna and cold plunges actually affect your health?

Who will take responsibility for restoring the damage caused by humans? Sphagnum moss, this ancient form of life is ready to help, if we allow them to do their work.