The NorPal Conference will explore how Norwegian academic institutions can support higher education and research in Palestine. Everyone interested is welcome to participate.
Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, the higher education and research sector in Palestine has been subjected to devastating attacks. Despite immense losses, the resilience of Palestine’s academic community remains remarkable. Teaching, learning, and research activities continue despite widespread destruction.
The NorPal Conference will explore how Norway and Norwegian academic institutions can support higher education and research in Palestine and develop long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with Palestinian universities and academic communities.
09:00 – 10:00 Registration, morning coffee and tea
10:00 – 12:00 Morning session: Supporting higher education and research in Palestine
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 16:00 Afternoon session: Academic cooperation between Palestine and Norway
16:00 – 16:30 Closing of the NorPal Conference 2026: How to go from solidarity to active and mutually valuable partnership