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Odfjell.com • 18th February 2019

Recruiting for the long run | Odfjell.com

Odfjell welcomes Norwegian seafarers and has since early 2017 hired around 40 Norwegian cadets and trainees. This makes us one of the leading recruiters of the Norwegian maritime industry.

Odfjell.com • 18th February 2019

The seafarer life | Odfjell.com

Looking for a challenging career that can take you around the world and give you a unique expertise? One thing is guaranteed: As a seafarer, no day is ever the same.

Scan Magazine • 12th January 2019

An Arctic marathon | Scan Magazine

Almost as close to the North Pole as you can get, beneath Arctic mountains and surrounded by spectacular nature, Svalbard Turn arranges the world’s most northern marathon on solid ground.

Scan Magazine • 8th November 2018

Natural Fabric Design | Scan Magazine

In a small village in the middle of Finland, landscape architect Elina Salmi-Lampila is taking inspiration from Finnish nature to create fresh-looking, graphic and timeless patterned fabrics.

Scan Magazine • 9th October 2018

Arctic Living | Scan Magazine

Following a passion for architecture and a desire to take part in developing northern coastal regions, Anette Fleischer founded TIND Arkitektur in 2014, a year after she had moved from Oslo to Loften, in the north of Norway.

Scan Magazine • 9th October 2018

Traditional craft for modern lives | Scan Magazine

In an era where most companies are all about thinking new, Liam Edward Rode-Hæhre and Helge Mamen started thinking old, and created high-quality shoes inspired by old design and handcraft.

Scan Magazine • 10th August 2018

Traditional tanning for modern people | Scan Magazine

In 2015, in the Norwegian mountain village of Vågå, artist Sofie Kleppe started up her own traditional tannery and sewing workshop, Jutulskinn. Here, she tans skin and sews it into beautiful products.

Scan Magazine • 7th July 2018

Sharing the small moments in Randaberg | Scan Magazine

While the whole of the United Kingdom watched Kate Middleton and Prince William say "I do", another big, but not as widely publicised event was taking place across the North Sea. In 'the green village' of Randaberg, just ten minutes north of Stavanger, Norway, Monica Vagle opened her very own coffee shop.

Scan Magazine • 12th June 2018

Diverse art in the heart of Oslo | Scan Magazine

In the oldest building in Kvadraturen, Oslo's oldest district, Olso Kunstforening has beed residing for more than 80 years. Here, the non-profit institution has played a part in creating and shaping the Norwegian art and culture scene and is today showcasing diverse contemporary art from all around the world.

Scan Magazine • 15th May 2018

Behind the scenes of the Norwegian oil adventure | Scan Magazine

Have a peek behind the scenes of the Norwegian petroleum adventure and experience its history, from the very beginning of how oil and gas are created, to the modern platforms in the North Sea, and how Norway has become one of the leading countries in the oil and gas industry.

Scan Magazine • 12th March 2018

From flea markets to Norway's biggest interior design web shop | Scan Magazine

When Lisbeth Tverback hit a wall in her previous job 14 years ago, she started going to flea markets, buying used furniture, fixing it up and selling it online. Today she owns Norway's biggest interior web shop.

European Poetry Festival • 27th February 2018

Endre Ruset | European Poetry Festival

An interview with Endre Ruset for EuropeanPoetryFestival 2018 with Synne Johnsson At a poetry festival in Berlin, poet Endre Ruset met a Japanese haiku poet and was inspired to try the Japanese poetry form himself. Inspired by ski jumping and Noriaki Kasai he has now given out two poetry collections about the Japanese ski jumper.

The River • 31st January 2018

KU striker Will Calnan dreams of Tokyo Olympics after England call up | River Online

When Kingston student Will Calnan missed out on selection after his first trial for Surrey at the age of 12, his mother e-mailed the coaches saying they had to give him another try.

The River • 11th January 2018

Kingston hockey star gets full-time contract with Team GB | River Online

A Kingston University hockey player who tried out for the Great Britain team was offered a full-time contract and started on January 2.

Scan Magazine • 10th January 2018

Idyllic music festival on the west coast of Norway | Scan Magazine

One late November evening in 2006, Sigvard Madsen and Trond Tvedt met for dinner to start planning what would become one of the biggest music festivals in western Norway: Tysnesfest.

The River • 12th December 2017

KU graduate Anthony Sahota succeeds as actor and musician after BBC’s Let it Shine | River Online

A Kingston University graduate who was on BBC talent show Let it Shine earlier this year is now seeing success in musicals and releasing an EP.

The River • 4th December 2017

Kingston men’s lacrosse game called off early due to shattered helmet | River Online

The Kingston men’s lacrosse game against Sussex University ended with a bang after a shot at the Kingston goalkeeper resulted in a shattered neck protector on Wednesday November 29.

The River • 3rd December 2017

Lacrosse men crash out of cup but find new goal scoring hero | River Online

Kingston attacker Ewan Leslie scored five goals in a tight cup game against Canterbury – but it was not enough to keep the blues in the cup.

The River • 1st December 2017

Kingston University American football star set for team GB | River Online

A Kingston University American football player was taken on to the Great Britain national team in June, after only two years of playing the sport. Gabriel Quartey, 20, was invited to trials after playing for his team, London Blitz, and has since then been to several camps, but has yet to play a game.

The River • 30th November 2017

Movember for KU men’s hockey team | River Online

Kingston men’s hockey is taking a stand against prostate cancer and for men’s well-being at this year’s Movember and are raising money through social media and a charity event.

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Recruiting for the long run | Odfjell.com

The seafarer life | Odfjell.com

An Arctic marathon | Scan Magazine

Natural Fabric Design | Scan Magazine

Arctic Living | Scan Magazine

Traditional craft for modern lives | Scan Magazine

Traditional tanning for modern people | Scan Magazine

Sharing the small moments in Randaberg | Scan Magazine

Diverse art in the heart of Oslo | Scan Magazine

Behind the scenes of the Norwegian oil adventure | Scan Magazine

From flea markets to Norway's biggest interior design web shop | Scan Magazine

Endre Ruset | European Poetry Festival

KU striker Will Calnan dreams of Tokyo Olympics after England call up | River Online

Kingston hockey star gets full-time contract with Team GB | River Online

Idyllic music festival on the west coast of Norway | Scan Magazine

KU graduate Anthony Sahota succeeds as actor and musician after BBC’s Let it Shine | River Online

Kingston men’s lacrosse game called off early due to shattered helmet | River Online

Lacrosse men crash out of cup but find new goal scoring hero | River Online

Kingston University American football star set for team GB | River Online

Movember for KU men’s hockey team | River Online

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