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World Spine Day - Back 2 Back

Tomorrow, October 16th, is World Spine Day. This year’s theme is “Back 2 Back,” reflecting the need for high-quality care and treatment for lower back pain, which an estimated 540 million (!!!) people worldwide suffer from at some point in their lives.

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The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

On Monday, October 4, 2021, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet decided to award the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to researchers David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.

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Celebrating Naprapathy Day

Yesterday we celebrated Naprapathy Day, a joint initiative between the School of Naprapathy and the Nordic professional associations: the Swedish Naprapathic Association, the Norwegian Naprapathic Association, and the Finnish Naprapathic Association.

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Meeting with the Student Social Committee - a productive and pleasant meeting

This week, the Student Social Board, now called the Student Social Committee, held a meeting. At our meetings, we discuss current student matters, various issues related to the education, and develop different forms of student support.

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The School of Naprapathy's turn to contribute expertise to the joint master's program with XAMK in Finland

During the autumn semester of 2021, it is the School of Naprapathy's turn to contribute expertise in evidence-based manual medicine, with a focus on naprapathy at an advanced level, as part of the joint master's program with XAMK in Finland.

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School of Naprapathy introduces pedagogical courses into the undergraduate curriculum

How does it work to acquire new knowledge in a real-world setting? We have long known that methods for acquiring new knowledge affect the potential for learning and understanding. Traditionally, practical components in medical education are divided into two categories: explicit and implicit learning.

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Pedagogical development at the School of Naprapathy

The new academic year is off to a flying start! Not least because the number of applicants to the naprapathy program has once again been enormous, which is, of course, very encouraging. This, combined with the fact that we continue to work with "hybrid solutions," places demands on our ongoing pedagogical development.

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Roll up your sleeves – not just to keep ourselves healthy, but to do it for each other as well!

I hope you have had a great summer and have recharged your energy for the new academic year that has now begun!

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Academic year summary

Thank you for the 2020-21 academic year

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Summer graduation

Today we are celebrating the summer graduation for all students at the School of Naprapathy, as well as the graduation of class DN53.

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School of Naprapathy breaks all application records for the autumn program

Statistics from the Swedish Council for Higher Education regarding this spring's application numbers show a further 3% increase compared to the previous record set for the autumn 2020 semester. The number of applicants to the naprapathy program has increased by no less than 20% compared to the autumn 2020 intake, which must be considered a record!

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Martin Asker appointed as new Head of Research and Development (R&D) at the School of Naprapathy

The role entails responsibility for achieving the organization's goals of conducting evidence-based education, as well as research and development work within manual medicine.

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May Day and the second spring of the pandemic

Welcome, lovely May...!

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New agreement between the School of Naprapathy and the student union

The School of Naprapathy and the student union are currently signing an agreement that formalizes their joint efforts regarding student influence on the education.

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Björn J:son Berg, founder and President Emeritus of School of Naprapathy, has passed away.

Björn was the person who brought naprapathy from America to the Nordic region. His life's work was defined by courage and willpower, and his personality by creativity and a forward-looking spirit. Many of us are deeply grateful for this. My colleagues at School of Naprapathy and I promise to honor his legacy and continue to develop the naprapathy program for the future.

In Memoriam Björn J:son Berg

It is with great sadness that we announce that the founder and rector emeritus of School of Naprapathy, Björn J:son Berg, has passed away. Björn brought naprapathy to the Nordic region, thereby establishing a new profession within Nordic healthcare. He was a fearless visionary, an inspiring teacher, and a warm and generous person.

Traditional Open House with non-traditional methods

Last week, School of Naprapathy held its traditional Open House using non-traditional methods.

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The college's path toward academic goals

The Strategy Group meets to address key issues, such as the college's path toward academic goals.

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50% women in the naprapathy program

International Women's Day has been celebrated this week.

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Physical activity and the coronavirus pandemic

As we now face the "third wave" of the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of physical activity is greater than ever.

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Admissions to the naprapathprogram are now underway!

Spring admissions for the naprapathy program starting in August are now underway!

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Has the School of Naprapathy completely "flipped"?

Well, you could say that we have... meaning we are trying to turn the learning process upside down. The intention of a "flipped classroom" is for students to work actively during lessons instead of passively sitting through lectures and having "knowledge poured over them."

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Post-corona education – time to look ahead!

The School of Naprapathy hopes that we can now begin to look forward toward a "post-corona" education.

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Milestone in naprapathy takes shape

This week, members of the school's management team met with Senior Lecturer Petter Koski at XAMK regarding the collaboration on the Master's program in naprapathy.

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