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The NOVA networks and projects constitute the hub around which all the other NOVA activities are circulating. Below you will find a short presentation of the most active networks, listed in alphabetic order. Use the links to get deeper knowledge about the different networks. Some of the networks have their own sites. You can get to them by clicking on the logotype/picture.

Networks within NOVA

PhD research training networks
NOVA has a number of networks concentrating on courses for research training (NOVA PhD courses). Each network has at least three NOVA member representatives, and is focusing their work within a special scientific area.
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Agroecology
"Through internal reflection and dialogue in a supportive and open environment and strong communication with the outside world, the NOVA Nordic School of Agroecology/Ecological Agriculture brings about an innovative contribution from agricultural universities that is in tune with the needs of society”
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Aquaculture
Interested to study aquaculture or freshwater fisheries management? Interested to travel between the Nordic countries in your study program?
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BeeNOVA
One major aim of the NOVA Apiculture Network "BeeNOVA" is to develop and implement a Nordic MSc-level teaching collaboration. The collaboration will exploit the strengths and interests available at the participating institutes in the area of apiculture and social insects, allowing each partner to focus on their topics of excellence. Students, however, can benefit from the joint Nordic expertise by taking apiculture courses at all partner universities, thus having the opportunity to collect the best possible teaching available in the Nordic countries in this area into their study portfolio.

Biosystems Engineering
The Nordic School of Biosystems Engineering focuses on the interface between Engineering and Biological systems. Encompassing a global view of the entire food production system - the management of natural resources in the production, processing, storage, handling, and use of food fiber and other biological products.
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Crop Pathology
Plant pathology, the study of plant diseases, is an interdisciplinary study field comprising central aspects of field crop production and horticulture, plant sciences, microbiology and genetics. Due to its multidisciplinary character, education in plant pathology offers many career options. >>>
NorPath
with a generouse grant from the Nordic Council of Ministers, the area of Plant Pathology has developed a joint Master program, NorPath. During the first years, the program is mainly a mobility scheme, with student enrolement at LIFE and UMB. >>>
NOVA in Forestry
Material from a NOVA project in cooperation with BOVA and SW Russia, and SNS, on PhD training in Forestry. >>>		  
Pedictnet
Teachers at the seven universities of NOVA seek to encourage in students a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, as well as themselves learning from students. Thus, the NOVAPEDICTNET was created in order to foster excellence in teaching and learning in various ways that change in response to changing institutional and society needs.
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SoilSOC
The SoilSoc network brings together teachers, students and researchers on the multidisciplinary field of soil science. The SoilSoc website serves as your comprehensive guide to soil science studies and research in the Nordic countries. Welcome to explore the possibilities in soil science and Nordic mobility!

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Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
The area of Urban Greening & Urban Forestry has been regarded as a potential area for Nordic co-operation. After a planning period of approximately two years, a Nordic Master's Programme (60 ECTS) is established at SLU, starting in the fall of 2005.
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Veterinary Medicine
"Interfaculty new curriculum of veterinary educations" is a NOVA project aiming at a harmonization of the last year of the veterinary educations in the Nordic countries. Developing intensive courses to be run in NOVA windows is seen as one important task for the NOVA vet network. 		 

Updated: 2007-09-12