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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
The Department of International Environment and Development
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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Established in 1859
Norwegian university status in 2005
8 departments and 6 centres
Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programmes
4420 students (2012) of which 21%
are international
447 PhD students (2012), 54 nationalities
1160 staff - of which 650 scientific staff (2012)
To be merged with the Norwegian School
of Veterinary Science from 01.01.2014 = NMBU!
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Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric
Established in 1986 as a centre at the Agricultural University of Norway (NLH); became academic department in 2005
44 staff members: 32 scientific and 12 administrative staff
39 PhD candidates + 4 Postdocs (Autumn 2013)
203 Master students (Spring 2013):– 69 in Development Studies programme
– 65 in International Environmental Studies programme
– 69 in International Relations programme
135 Bachelor students (Spring 2012)
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Noragric’s Role at UMB
Academic responsibility for international environment and development studies at UMB, including research and education
UMB’s department of interdisciplinarity and social sciences
Responsible for coordination of institutional collaboration with countries in the South and in the Western Balkans
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Noragric’s Academic Focus: International Environment and Development
Studies
International environment and development studies is an interdisciplinary field of study, examining processes of change in relation to human well-being and the environment.
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Research Programme
Interdisciplinary approach; links social and natural sciences
Multidisciplinary working environment
Carried out with partners globally
Joint capacity building with partner institutions
Noragric’s PhD programme: an integral and important component of the research programme
MSc research linked to research themes
Publications: Refereed journals; scientific monographs & anthologies
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Research activities grouped in clusters (incl. scientific staff and PhD students)
Environmental Governance (ENGOV)
Conflict, Human Security & Development (CHSD)
Agricultural Development, Livelihoods and Environmental Change (ADLEC)
Rights, Accountabilities and Power in Development (RAPID)
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Other activities grouped in networks
Critical Mass – Building Research and Capacity to Address Climate Change, Poverty and Development Challenges
Resources, Rights and Governance (RRG-Net)
Noragric is also one of four collaborating UMB departments in the Centre for Land Tenure Studies at the university, established in 2011. http://www.umb.no/clts
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PhD Programme in Development Studies (3-4 years)
Interdisciplinary
Focus on processes, constraints and opportunities for social, political, cultural, economic, ecological, institutional and technical change; progress and development in different societies and settings. Particular focus on rural development and the environment.
Mandatory and elective courses in environment and development studies; research methodology in development studies; research ethics and philosophy of science; problem-oriented courses relevant to topic of dissertation.
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Education
Noragric offers five interdisciplinary academic degree programmes (all taught in English):
Bachelor of Science in Development Studies
Master of Science in International Environmental Studies
Master of Science in International Development Studies
Master of Science in International Relations
PhD programme in Development Studies
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Bachelor Programme in International Environment and Development Studies (3 years)
Interdisciplinary approach to social and natural sciences
The programme consists of mandatory and elective courses. The compulsive courses constitute 125 ECTS, including a bachelor thesis worth 15 ECTS. The elective courses constitute 55 ECTS, which may be taken at UMB or on exchange. The elective courses may be within areas such as economics, international relations, ecology, organisational theory and resource management
Noragric/UMB has institutional cooperation with universities in Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and North America. Students are offered an exchange opportunity for a semester at a partner university.
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Master Programme in International Environmental Studies (2 years)
Focus on policy and institutional perspectives of environmental studies.
The programme consists of required and elective coursework, one semester of field study (for most students at a partner university in a developing country) and writing a 30- or 60-credit research thesis. Mandatory courses are EDS235 Political Economy-Institutions and the Environment (10 cr.), EDS212 Research Methods I, EDS312 Research Methods II and a choice between EDS386 Environmental Governance at the Local Level (Uganda) and EDS388 State and Civil Society in Environmental Governance in India.
Possibilities for study abroad: 15-credit field course in 3rd semester at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania or Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur, India.
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Master Programme in International Development Studies (2 years)
Focus on social science perspectives of development including rural livelihood, poverty, gender, health, peace and conflict, natural resources and the environment.
The programme consists of core courses: Introduction to Development Studies, Development Theory and Policy, two methods courses and one field course in Tanzania/India. In addition, the students will combine elective courses according to interests. It is also possible to take courses at other departments and universities case. A 30- or 60-credit master thesis based on individual data collection is mandatory.
Two-month field course in 3rd semester at Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania) or the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur (India).
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Master Programme in International Relations (2 years)
Carried out in cooperation with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo
Focus on international interaction in the fields of development, poverty alleviation and the environment.
The programme consists of required and elective coursesk, one semester of field study (for most students at a partner university), and writing of a 30- or 60-credit research thesis. Mandatory courses are EDS325 Global Political Economy, EDS374 International Relations Theory, EDS360 Conflict and Development, EDS212 Research Methods I, and EDS312 Research Methods II.
Student exchange arrangement/internship encouraged in 3rd semester. UMB has exchange agreements with several universities and institutions abroad.
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Nationality of students: nearly 40 nations are represented
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Institutional Cooperation
Central to Noragric’s activities, closely linked to research and education.
Joint research and education activities, staff and student exchange, capacity building.
Agreements with > 30 partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South East Europe, incl. universities, civil society organisations, research foundations and public institutions.
Long-term academic cooperation in Africa includes Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania; in Asia: Nepal, Pakistan; in Europe: Western Balkans.
Full list of institutional cooperation partners on Noragric website: www.umb.no/noragric
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Collaborating Institutions in Africa
Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Malawi
Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER), Mali
Juba University, South Sudan
Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Makerere University, Uganda
Conservation Farming Unit of Zambia National Farmers Union, Zambia
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Collaborating institutions in Asia
Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur, India
Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal
Kathmandu University, Nepal
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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Collaborating institutions in the Western Balkans
The secretariat for the Agricultural sector in the programme “Higher education, research and development in Western Balkans” (HERD) is coordinated at Noragric. HERD focuses on capacity building, research and education and is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2010-2014). Partner universities include:
Bosnia and Herzegovina: University of Banja Luka; University of Tuzla; University of Mostar; University of Sarajevo
Croatia: University of Osijek; University of Zagreb
Kosovo: University of Prishtina
Macedonia: University of S.C. & M. of Skopje
Montenegro: University of Montenegro
Serbia: University of Belgrade and University of Novi Sad
Slovenia: University of Maribor
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Collaborating institutions in North- and Latin America
American University, Washington D.C., USA
EARTH University, Costa Rica
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Some important collaboration programmes
CCIAM – Programme on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation (2010-2014, main partner: Sokoine University,Tanzania)
EPINAV Enhancing Pro-poor Innovations in Natural Resources and Agricultural Value-chains (2010-2014, collaboration with Sokoine University, Tanzania)
Adapting agriculture and livestock production in Mali to climate change (2011 – 2015, collaboration with the Institut d'Economie Rurale, Mali)
Capacity building for managing climate change in Malawi (2013 – 2017, institutional cooperation with Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, LUANAR)
HERD – Higher Education Research and Development (2010-2014, Western Balkans)
Extended institutional collaboration agreements with Hawassa University and Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2010-2013)
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Networks and Agreements
Frame agreement with NORAD: Noragric administers the agreement for UMB and offers scientific advisory services, usually in the form of consultancy assignments and evaluations, in the field of agricultural development, environment and food security.
Centre for Land Tenure Studies, UMB
“Critical Mass Forum” focusing on climate, poverty and development
UMB’s Climate and Environment research group includes several Noragric staff
Drylands Coordination Group (DCG): framework agreement with the NGO-driven forum that exchanges practical experience and knowledge on food security and natural resource management in the drylands of Africa. www.drylands-group.org
Peace Corps (NORAD-funded ESD – Exchange for Sustainable Development programme)
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Publications and Dissemination
Scientific staff publish international peer reviewed articles, chapters in scientific anthologies, popular scientific and newspaper articles.
In 2012, the number of (peer reviewed) publications was 78, including one book, 56 journal articles, and 21 book chapters.
Noragric’s library is part of UMB's library; closely integrated with Noragric’s professional activities; is involved in institutional cooperation; cooperates with Eldis.
Noragric publishes: Noragric Reports, Noragric Working Papers, Annual Report, Master theses and PhD dissertations, etc.
Our website has further information: www.umb.no/noragric
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