Nordic Solutions through Sustainable Resource Management and Animal Production

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Nordic Solutions through Sustainable Resource Management and Animal Production
Welcome to the 4th International Joint Conference by Nord University and the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

Programme

A detailed programme will come soon, but the conference will focus on the following thematic areas:

  • Sustainable and bioresource management
  • Sustainable food and feed resources
  • One health
  • Sustainable ecosystems
  • Animal welfare
  • Sustainable bioproduction

The programme is continuously updated, and we reserve the right to change.

Conference fee

Conference fees (all in NOK)*

Early Bird – until March 20th: 2,900 / 1,900 for PhD students

March 21st – April 17th: 3,500 / 2,500 for PhD students

Bachelor and Master students: 600

*The conference fee includes coffee and refreshments, lunch on all three days, and dinner on Wednesday.

Optional event

On Thursday evening, you are warmly invited to join a memorable Viking guild at Stiklestad. In an authentic Viking longhouse, guests will enjoy a buffet inspired by historic Nordic cuisine, accompanied by storytelling in a truly atmospheric setting.

Price: 1495 NOK

Deadlines

Registration deadline (Early bird): 20 March 2026

Final registration deadline: 17 April 2026

Abstract submission deadline: 10 March 2026

Organisers

Nord University, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (Norway)

Nord University’s Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) is a leading research and educational institution committed to sustainable development and global environmental solutions.

FBA is at the forefront of research in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable animal production, aquaculture innovation, and natural resource management.

The faculty’s multidisciplinary approach, cutting-edge laboratories, and active international collaborations make it a key player in addressing global change challenges, particularly in Arctic and Nordic contexts.

FBA’s commitment to circular bioeconomy and climate-resilient food systems aligns directly with the core themes of this conference.

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice (Slovakia)

The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice (UVMP) is a distinguished academic and research institution specialising in veterinary sciences, animal health, food safety, and sustainable agricultural practices.

With a strong focus on One Health principles, UVMP plays a pivotal role in fostering integrated approaches to ecosystem health, livestock sustainability, and rural development. Its research activities support sustainable solutions across the bioeconomy value chain, making UVMP an ideal co-organiser for a conference dedicated to sustainable resource management and circular bioeconomy in a changing global environment.

Calendar

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Public defence: Anna Adlwarth
Disputation
19. February 2026

Public defence: Anna Adlwarth

Auditorium Elias Blix (A13), Bodø
10:15
15:30
Anna Adlwarth will defend her PhD degree in Sociology at Nord University, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Workplace HEPA Programmes: Evidence and Practice
Other
Research
Guest lecture
23. February 2026

Workplace HEPA Programmes: Evidence and Practice

Rosasalen, Nord University, Levanger
13:00
14:30
This lecture will explore the integration of health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) and health promotion within workplace settings, addressing the evidence for their impact.
Final seminar, candidate Izabella Jedel
Conference/seminar
23. February 2026

Final seminar, candidate Izabella Jedel

Teams
13:30
16:30
Working title of PhD thesis: Advancing the Practice of Higher Educational Gamification: Design Decisions that Satisfy Students’ Basic Psychological Needs for Autonomy and Competence.
Sport and Work
Other
Debate
Conference/seminar
24. February 2026

Sport and Work

Daniel Mortensson sal, Levanger campus
10:15
12:00
What does it really mean to work in the world of sports?