University of Tromsø
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| Universitetet i Tromsø Romssa universitehta |
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| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Public University |
| Rector | Prof. dr. med. Jarle Aarbakke |
| Admin. staff | 2,500 |
| Students | 8,000 |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway |
| Affiliations | EUA |
| Website | www.uit.no |
The University of Tromsø (Norwegian: Universitetet i Tromsø; Northern Sami: Romssa universitehta) is the world's northernmost university.[1] Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of eight universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway. The University's location makes it a natural venue for the development of studies of the region's natural environment, culture, and society.
The main focus of the University's activities is on the Auroral light research, Space science, Fishery science, Biotechnology, Linguistics, Multicultural societies, Saami culture, Telemedicine, epidemiology and a wide spectrum of Arctic research projects. The close vicinity of the Norwegian Polar Institute, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and the Polar Environmental Centre[2] gives Tromsø added weight and importance as an international centre for Arctic research. Research activities, however, are not limited to Arctic studies. The University researchers work within a broad range of subjects and are recognised both nationally and internationally.
On January 1, 2009 the University of Tromsø was merged with Tromsø University College.
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[edit] Faculties and other units[3]
[edit] Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Department of Language and Linguistics
- Department of Culture and Literature
- Department of Education
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of History and Religious Studies
- Department of Sociology, Political Science and Community Planning
- Department of Archaeology and Social Anthropology
- Centre for Peace Studies, Tromsø
- Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics
[edit] Faculty of Law
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[edit] Faculty of Health Sciences
- Department of Clinical Medicine
- Department of Community Medicine
- Department of Clinical Dentistry
- Department of Medical Biology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Health and Care Sciences
[edit] Faculty of Science and Technology
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Physics and Technology
- Department of Geology
- Deparment of Chemistry
- Department of Engineering and Safety
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
[edit] Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics
- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology
- Norwegian College of Fishery Science
- Tromsø University Business School (HHT, in Norwegian)
[edit] Faculty of Fine Arts
- Department of Music, Dance and Drama
- Academy of Contemporary Art and Creative Writing
[edit] Other units
- Centre for Sami Studies
- Centre for Women's and Gender Research
- Tromsø University Museum
- The University Library of Tromsø
[edit] Honorary doctors[4]
- Narve Bjørgo, Norway (2008)
- Ole Henrik Magga, Norway (2008)
- Barbara Neis, Canada (2008)
- Steven Pinker, USA (2008)
- Ottar Brox, Norway (2003)
- Erica I.A. Daes, Greece (2003)
- Tor Hagfors, Norway (2003)
- Nawal el-Saadawi, Egypt (2003)
- Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tibet (2001)
- Mordechai Vanunu, Israel (2000)
- William Nygaard, Norway (1998)
- Salman Rushdie, Great Britain (1998)
- Mikhail Gorbachev, Russia (1998)
- Robert Paine, Canada (1998)
- Susanne Romaine, England (1998)
- Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Guatemala (1996)
- Carsten Smith, Norway (1995)
- Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South Africa (1994)
- Jørn Dyerberg, Denmark (1993)
- Torstein Bertelsen, Norway (1993)
- Georg Henrik von Wright, Finland (1993)
- Ragnhild Sundby, Norway (1993)
- Helga Marie Hernes, Norway (1993)
- Parzival Copes, Canada (1993)
- Amy von Marken, Nederland (1987)
- Kjell Bondevik, Norway (1982)
- Peter F. Hjort, Norway (1982)
[edit] Logo
The ravens in the university's logo are Huginn and Muninn. In Norse mythology, Hugin and Munin travel the world for Odin, bringing him news and information. Hugin represents thought and Munin memory. Ravens are an early Norse symbol, used f.ex. on the raven banner.
[edit] See also
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Coordinates: 69°40′49.84″N 18°58′23.28″E / 69.6805111°N 18.9731333°E
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