The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is a Norwegian university dedicated to applied research and hands-on teaching across a broad range of disciplines, including health sciences, social work, education, engineering, technology, arts, business, and management.
About NORA
NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
The University of South-Eastern Norway is a partner of NORA, the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant areas that support the development of AI applications.
Together with HIDA, NORA co-organizes the Norway Mobility Program, which offers doctoral researchers and postdocs from the Helmholtz Association and NORA partner institutions the opportunity to participate in a research stay in Norway.
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USN is a public, regionally rooted, and multidisciplinary university with a strong focus on knowledge development in collaboration with society and industry. It provides researchers with a vibrant academic environment that fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration and emphasizes the societal impact of science.
Many research projects at USN are developed in close cooperation with municipalities, companies, NGOs, and public sector institutions, ensuring that knowledge is translated into real-world impact.
Research priorities:
The University is organized into four faculties located across multiple campuses:
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences
- Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences
- The USN School of Business
With approximately 1,900 staff members and around 17,000 students, USN is forth biggest university in Norway.
The sites
The sites
USN spans three Norwegian counties, with campuses in
- Bø
- Drammen
- Horten
- Kongsberg
- Notodden
- Porsgrunn
- Ringerike
University of South-Eastern Norway's expertise in the field of Data Science and AI
USN’s research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches that bridge the gap between technical methods and domain-specific applications. Research teams develop solutions to real-world challenges with a strong emphasis on ethics, inclusion, and sustainable innovation.
Key competencies include:
- Applied machine learning in health and industry
- Human-centered AI and digital interaction
- Predictive analytics in education and public services
- Automation and intelligent systems for sustainable manufacturing
- Natural language processing and information systems
- Data ethics, algorithmic accountability, and fairness
How to Apply
- Step 1: Contact a research group at one of the NORA member institutions to discuss the possibility of a three-month research stay.
- Step 2: Submit your Application through HIDA
- Step 3: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, and you will be notified shortly thereafter.
You can find more details about the application process here!
Contact
If you have any further questions on this or our other mobility programs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Stefanie Gruber-Sliva
Networks & Mobility Program Manager
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