FING takes the next step: Nordic Geothermal Green Shift launched 

On 7–8 October 2026, the FING group came together once again to launch a new project, Nordic Geothermal Green Shift. The project is co-funded by Nordplus Adult and runs until August 2028.

Building on more than a decade of cooperation, the same four partners are now taking the next step: connecting the technical and vocational skills they already teach to geothermal and sustainable energy.

“We are not starting from scratch” was a recurring message at the meeting. The partners will begin by mapping their existing courses, staff expertise and learning materials to find where geothermal energy fits naturally. That mapping will feed into a shared Nordic pedagogical framework, to be agreed at a staff workshop in early 2027.

Based on the framework, the partners will develop four to six short, practical learning modules of about two to four hours each. The modules are aimed at adult learners, teachers and trainers and will draw on real case studies from Nordic and Arctic contexts. They will be piloted at all four institutions, revised based on feedback and made available in an accessible format.

Arctic and remote energy is a particular focus. Small communities in the North face high energy costs, dependence on imported fuel and harsh climate conditions, so skills in operation, maintenance, safety and small-scale systems are especially valuable there.

Between September 2027 and June 2028, staff and adult learners from all partner institutions will take part in two learning mobilities. The first, in Stavanger, will focus on pedagogy and the energy transition. The second, in Akureyri, will focus on applied geothermal learning. The project will end with a Nordic webinar in June 2028, and all results will be shared openly here on GreenFING.com.

We were also fortunate to hear two interesting presentations that brought valuable perspectives to our discussions:

🔹 Fredrik Nilsen (Fagskolen Rogaland): “Connecting Remote Energy Frontiers: Geothermal Learning from Svalbard, the Azores, and Beyond”
🔹 Mohsen Assadi (University of Stavanger): “An Overview of Geothermal Energy, with a Particular Focus on the Geothermal Installation at the University of Stavanger campus”

Thank you to Nordplus for supporting our continued cooperation.

Follow our progress here on GreenFing.com 

In the last week of August, the Green FING team gathered at Fagskolen Rogaland to celebrate major milestones for the Nordplus funded project "Nordic Green Shift in Education". 

From finalizing project activities and promoting the project Open Educational Resources (OERs), to exploring future sustainability, these were days full of collaboration and big ideas. 
Highlights included sharing our project achievements with national and international guests at Fagskolen Rogaland’s Internationalization Seminar. It was an occasion to spotlight how our OERs empower learners AND educators across the Nordics.
Plus, partners discovered Stavanger’s unique cultural heritage, enriching our vision for sustainable education through local experiences

A webinar took place on March 20th, with participants from all involved countries—Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Norway. Numerous attendees represented our institution, along with professionals from various workplaces in our region.   

Here you can find more information about the webinar and slides from the lectures.