Monthly Archives: April 2013

Norway’s Foreign Students: A Benefit not a Burden

Norway’s Foreign students a benefit not a burden The diversity of Norway’s higher education system is under threat. Sweden, Denmark and Germany are the latest countries to start charging fees to foreign students.  Indeed, Norway increasingly appears like a last … Continue reading

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The Easter Bunny and Norway’s Dangerous Oil Myth

‘Mister Paul, Sir, what is the Easter Bunny?’ asked Anil, the 19-year-old class joker. Before I could respond He followed up with ‘Is it your god?’ The class, made up of about 15 young Indians erupted into laughter. They had … Continue reading

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