We are here for the students in Kristiansand and Grimstad!
Students are an important part of our community and our future. It's up to us to ensure that more of them thrive even better and choose to stay in the region when they graduate.
What is Project Student Wellbeing?
Studenttrivsel is a 3-year project that will work on exactly this. It is a collaboration between Kristiansand municipality, Grimstad municipality, the University of Agder (UiA), Studentsamskipnaden i Agder, Agder county council and the student democracies.
The project also includes the business community, the municipalities' student committees, colleges and vocational schools in Agder. Together, we will propose, test and implement activities for student well-being in the host municipalities of Grimstad and Kristiansand.
From June 2023 to May 2026, we are focusing on three areas of work: Well-being and belonging to the local community, connection to regional working life and information for students. For us, the most important thing is that the activities we initiate contribute to our students feeling a sense of belonging. At the same time, we learn from collaboration all the way. Click on the icons to read more about each area!
Student well-being feed
The project team
The Student Well-being team consists of a project manager and a project group. We love questions, so get in touch with us!
Project organization
Student Well-being also consists of a steering group with various stakeholders from Grimstad and Kristiansand. Explore the participant list and organizational overview!
New with us
This is how Agder will retain students
Autumn 2025 - Torine Gran and Sofie Hauge Holen wrote their bachelor's thesis in collaboration with the Student Well-being Project. Read more about their findings here!
Securing millions in support to retain international talent
Summer 2025 - Together with eight Norwegian and Nordic partners, Student Well-Being will help retain international students and recent graduates in the region.
The Volunteer Forum in Project Student Wellbeing
Spring 2025 - The Agder Volunteer Forum is a new arena that brings together educational institutions, voluntary organizations and the public sector.
Co-creation in practice: Student well-being as a case study
Autumn 2024 - To solve their semester assignment, a student group at UiA has used the Student Well-being project as a case study. Read more about their reflections here!
Joint banner welcomes students in Kristiansand and Grimstad
Summer 2024 - For the first time, the study towns of Kristiansand and Grimstad are visually marked to show that we are united in welcoming students.
Student hub ready for the fall
Summer 2024 - Studenttrivsel helped create Studenthub in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Read more about the gathering place where students can get answers to their questions!
Idea bank
Exchange of ideas
The idea bank below is a collection of quotes from students who have shared their thoughts, input and ideas on how student life can be improved.
Bridge construction
We hope the ideas can create a bridge between the students and various actors in business, educational institutions, voluntary organizations and public enterprises.
Realization
We encourage actors who want to strengthen students' well-being to "steal" the ideas, reflect on them - and work towards realization.
"I wish there were more English-speaking events where I could meet and get to know Norwegian students, to learn more about Norway and Norwegian culture."
Tony
International master student
"I wish companies worked more closely with our line associations. It would have been a good way to get a foot in the door of working life, and made it easier for us to build networks and experience."
Niklas
Career-minded student
"Student finances are tight and as a result I can't always participate in the arenas that exist, but better student prices and more free offers make it possible to participate in what's happening in the study city."
Jo
Student who wants to take part in the city
"I miss more active leisure activities such as hiking, climbing, disc golf, padel and yoga. It would also be exciting to have separate hiking groups for students or young adults in Kristiansand."
Quinn
Active and social student
"I've heard that the housing market in Kristiansand is better than in many other cities, but I know very little about how to get into it. If I had known more, I could have planned my future better."
Adrian
Student in Kristiansand
"I think public transport for students should be more affordable. We are encouraged to use public transport to be environmentally conscious, and then it must be a price the student economy can withstand."
Ulrike
Taking courses in both study cities
"I would have greatly appreciated more breakfast events for students where you can get to know professionally relevant actors from working life, the study administration and other students."
Mohammed
Looking for networks during your studies
"Student sports feel that they are far down on the priority list, and are allocated poor court and hall time. It would have been nice to have training times that fit in better with everyday student life."
Sofie
Active member in student sports
"I miss more reading rooms and quiet zones, both on campus and in the city. It would make it easier for me to find good places to concentrate on my studies."
Thea
In search of good places to study
"I wish there were more academic events such as debates, courses and film screenings relevant to my studies. I'd also like to see other things that involve the whole faculty, so that we can meet students from other programs and exchange ideas."
Jenny
Want to see their study in a larger context
