Course in One Health in Northern Communities and Ecosystems course

Explore the dynamic and interdisciplinary world of One Health in our upcoming two-module (on-site and online) course with a focus on Northern Communities and Ecosystems. The modules are jointly organized by UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN), University of Oulu (UOulu), and the University of Faroe Islands (Setur) with support from the University of the Arctic (UArctic). 

Course dates: 

- Onsite module: 23-27 June 2025 at INN Campus Evenstad, Norway. In this link you can find more information about Evenstad and INN.

- Online module: September to November 2025

Registration deadline: March 31st 2025, registration is now open. The registration form is available here: https://nettskjema.no/a/onehealthinn

Course fee and other costs: Registration for the course is free. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to the on-site module. The nearest airport is Oslo Gardermoen, with a train connection of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Accommodation and lunch will be provided by the course organizers, but participants will need to arrange their own breakfast and dinner. A small supermarket is located nearby, and cooking facilities are available.

We are exploring the possibility of small travel grants, and further details will be available here on February 20.

About the course:

The on-site module will be project-based. You'll engage with real-world challenges through case studies, focusing on Northern communities and ecosystems. The course preparation will include a range of literature, from peer-reviewed scientific articles to grey literature and book chapters, ensuring a well-rounded foundation even if you don’t have a good understanding of One Health yet. 

The online module will offer comprehensive coverage of One Health in Northern communities. You can join our module from anywhere and explore critical aspects of One Health such as food and water safety, zoonoses control, or contamination. This format is perfect for students seeking flexible learning options while engaging in transdisciplinary dialogue and problem-solving.

Who is it for: The course is relevant for students with a background in life sciences, natural or social sciences as well as humanities, law, and health sciences, currently studying at master's or PhD levels. The course may also be relevant as continuing education for professionals interested in the One Health topics, the Northern communities, and transdisciplinary approaches. Admission priority will be given to students registering for both modules (onsite + online), but the modules can be taken independently. 

What documentation is required for your application? Applicants must provide the following:

- Proof of education, showing possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or proof of enrollment in a Master's program for MSc level applicants, or a Master's degree or proof of enrollment in a PhD program for the PhD level course. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required for this course. If you do not hold a formal degree but have relevant experience, please prepare a short statement explaining your relevant professional experience.

- A curriculum vitae (CV) limited to 2 pages, and a motivation letter of no more than 1 page, detailing your reasons for applying to the course and how you anticipate it will advance your current projects or professional goals, especially considering the northern communities and ecosystems focus of this course. These documents should be combined into a single PDF file and uploaded during the registration process.

ECTS (MSc and PhD level): 5 ECTS for each module

For more information contact Javier Sánchez Romano (javier.sanchezromano@ioz.ac.uk)