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Daily Telegraph
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- Daily Telegraph
Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps tiara for textbooks in move down under
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A future Queen is heading down under to pursue tertiary education at the prestigious University of Sydney. When Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra begins her Bachelor of Arts degree in August, ahead of the university's Semester 2, she will call St Andrew's College home. The college, which is one of the university's exclusive student residences, is in Sydney's inner west. It has been home to the likes of former Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, Olympian Rohan Browning and Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown. The college costs more than $20,000 a semester to board and features a gym, bar, food hall and yoga studio. Princess Alexandra, who is second in line to the Norwegian throne, will be studying a Bachelor of Arts. Picture: Handout/Getty Images News of the young royal living on campus was leaked to Daily Mail Australia when students received an email from Dr Daniel Tyler, the principal at St Andrew's College earlier this week. A press release from the Norwegian Palace was issued a short time later. 'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy,' the palace said. 'Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.' Princess Alexandra is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the grandchild of King Harald V who has held the Norwegian throne since 1991. The 21-year-old is second in line to succeed him behind her father. Students at St Andrew's College received an email on Tuesday from Principal Dr Daniel Tyler announcing the royal's arrival, Daily Mail Australia reported. 'Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is moving to Sydney to study an Arts degree at the University of Sydney,' the email read. She will be living in an exclusive student residence on campus at St Andrews College, with Principal Dr Daniel Tyler sending out an email announcing the news to students on Tuesday. Picture: Justin Lloyd. 'I am pleased to let you know she will be joining 'Drews and living on site. I know she is looking forward to integrating into College and university life. 'There may be media interest and enquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. 'We will share reminders about security on the College site ahead of Semester 2.' The Princess is not the first international royal to travel to Australia to study. Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat completed a semester of his business degree as part of an exchange program at the University of Technology Sydney in 2023 while pursuing his master's at Copenhagen Business School. Count Nikolai of Monpezat also spent time in the Harbour City in 2023, completing a semester at UTS. Picture:It was revealed by The Daily Telegraph earlier this month that Count Nikolai now calls Sydney home, quietly settling in with his long-time girlfriend and model Benedikte Thoustrup. He now has a full time job, and may be one of the elite that Princess Alexandra spends time with during her trip. Other children of wealthy and well-known families who also frequent the Harbour City include Chloe Green, daughter of British retail billionaire Sir Philip Green, Christian Wilkins, son of TV presenter Richard Wilkins, as well as granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer, Francesca Packer Barham. Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, are also known to occasionally visit. Sydney has been home to another royal in somewhat recent years. Queen Mary of Denmark was living in Sydney when she met Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at the Slip Inn. The then advertising executive met the future King of Denmark while he was in Sydney to support the Danish sailing team at the 2000 Olympic Games. The two embarked upon a long-distance relationship over the next few months before Mary moved from Australia to Denmark in 2001. After four years of dating, the couple married in 2004. She became the Queen of Denmark upon the abdication of Queen Margrethe II last year. Originally published as Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps tiara for textbooks in move Down Under for university studies
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Leaked email to students at $40,000-a-year St Andrew's College reveals a future QUEEN will be joining them on the prestigious campus
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway will bunk in with Aussies at an upmarket college as she begins a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney. Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal the 21-year-old Royal will live on campus at St Andrew's College, one of the university's exclusive student residences. The college charges more than $20,000 per semester to board, which features a gym, college bar, food hall and a yoga studio. St Andrew's has a number of high-profile alumni, including former Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, Olympian Rohan Browning and Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown. Current students on Tuesday received an email from Dr Daniel Tyler, the principal at St Andrew's College, announcing the Royal's arrival. 'Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is moving to Sydney to study an Arts degree at the University of Sydney,' his email read. 'I am pleased to let you know she will be joining 'Drews and living on site. I know she is looking forward to integrating into College and university life. 'There may be media interest and enquiries. Please join us in respecting her privacy. We will share reminders about security on the College site ahead of Semester 2.' Students at St Andrew's received an email, saying the princess would be residing at college It followed a press release from the Norwegian Palace. 'Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra will begin her studies at the University of Sydney in August, enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts program,' it said. 'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy. 'The Princess will be studying full-time and reside in a student residence on campus. Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.' News of the Princess's arrival has already stirred excitement across the campus, with students eager at the possibility of attending a lecture with royalty. University of Sydney Union (USU) President Bryson Constable welcomed the announcement and encouraged the Princess to involve herself in student life. 'It's incredibly exciting to be welcoming Princess Ingrid Alexandra to the University,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'The USU has a range of exceptional student experiences, and we hope the Princess will find benefit in engaging with our clubs, events, and culture.' Mr Constable also extended a light-hearted invitation for the royal to help build a cultural bridge on campus. 'Whilst the USU has no Norwegian Club at the moment, perhaps the Princess would like to be the inaugural President of one,' he added. However, the Princess's future residence is no stranger to headlines, St Andrew's College has previously attracted controversy over several high-profile incidents. In 2022, multiple students were suspended after storming the Australian National University (ANU) campus in Canberra. The incident occurred during the college's annual 'Campus to Country' event, during which students allegedly travelled to the nation's capital for an unauthorised 'scavenger hunt'. Wearing ski masks, the students entered an ANU student accommodation but were quickly apprehended, removed from the campus by ANU staff, and the matter was referred to ACT Police. In 2023, a student from St Paul's College, another University of Sydney college, had their ear bitten off during an altercation at the St Andrew's College student bar. Security personnel responded quickly, and the injured student was transported in stable condition to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment. Despite the severity of the incident, a spokesperson for St Andrew's College defended the institution's reputation. 'St Andrew's College is one of the safest venues for young adults in Sydney to live, socialise, study and interact,' they said.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Future queen of Norway set to move to Australia - as her half brother and royal family's 'black sheep' faces sexual assault allegations from five women
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is set to move to Australia in August when she begins a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, it has been revealed. 'Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra will begin her studies at the University of Sydney in August, enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts program,' the Norwegian Palace said in a press release today. 'She has chosen a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy. 'The Princess will be studying full-time and reside in a student residence on campus. Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come.' Ingrid Alexandra's decision to relocate to Australia comes amid what has likely been a difficult year for the Norwegian royal family after her step-brother Marius Borg was arrested on a string of sex assault charges - including two rapes - last August. He has vehemently denied the charges. Crown Princess Mette-Maritt's son from a previous relationship, often referred to as the 'black sheep' of the Norwegian royal family, is also under investigation for three further sexual assaults and other charges. He does not have a royal title nor any claim to the throne, with Ingrid Alexandra, 21, second in the line of succession after her father Crown Prince Haakon. Her decision to move to Australia to continue her studies comes after Norway's future queen embarked on military training at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord last year. The update about the Princess' education comes after the Norwegian royal family released a series of intimate family photographs on her 21st birthday on January 21. To mark the special occasion, the royal household shared five previously unseen pictures of the future Queen on Instagram with the caption: 'Happy birthday, Princess Ingrid Alexandra!' The first photo shows Ingrid smiling proudly, wearing her military uniform as she poses in front of a tank. The princess started her military training in January at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord. Another photo showed Ingrid with camouflage paint smeared on her face as part of a military training exercise while a fourth shows her bundled up with ski goggles on her head as she explores a snowy landscape. In a complete change of scene, another photo shows the young princess flashing a dimpled smile as she wears a lifejacket onboard a boat. However, royals fans were particularly delighted by the final snap of a glammed-up Princess Ingrid sitting alongside her brother Prince Sverre Magnus on the day of Princess Martha Louise's pre-wedding party in the idyllic coastal village of Geiranger. With one hand placed on her younger brother's arm, Ingrid Alexandra dazzled in the emerald pleated maxi dress, floral lace bolero, and pink clutch bag that she picked for the occasion. Her brother Sverre, meanwhile, looked dapper in a forest green velvet blazer paired with a crisp white shirt. The post's caption read: 'The princess, who is currently serving in the Armed Forces, turns 21 years old.' Royal fans and friends quickly flooded the comments with heartwarming messages. 'Happy 21st birthday! You're good for Norway, we're rooting for you,' wrote one, while a second penned: 'Happy 21st birthday to our lovely princess!' and a third chimed in: 'Happy birthday, beautiful Ingrid.' Another enthusiastic royal fan penned: 'Congratulations so much on your birthday to our beautiful Princess Ingrid Alexandra. 'You are a great and healthy role model for the country's younger generations, and a worthy, skilled and inspiring member of the royal family.' Princess Ingrid's birthday celebrations followed a tumultuous year for her family in the wake of the allegations against Borg Høiby - which has denied - and subsequent police investigation. Earlier this year, it was reported that a fifth woman has accused the ex-royal - who stepped down from royal duties at the age of 20 - of rape that is alleged to have taken place after he was released from police custody for assaulting his girlfriend. Marius Borg Høiby, 28, was first arrested on August 4, 2024, and has since faced a string of charges including assault and two rapes - which he denies - and as well as being under investigation for three further sexual assaults among other charges. He also faces charges for breaching restraining orders against various women and tampering with evidence. Høiby is now facing allegations of two rapes without intercourse, charges of abusing three women, 'threatening to kill a man, driving without a valid driver's license, reckless behavior, multiple violations of a restraining order, damage, threats, and bodily harm', as summarised by Norwegian media outlet Afterposten. He has in past pleaded guilty to 'reckless conduct, damage, threats, bodily harm and a death threat - but denies all other charges. Reacting to the most recent rape accusation, reported in March, his defence attorney said: 'I have no knowledge of this and therefore have no comments to give.' Borg Høiby is not a royal - but the stepson of the future king of Norway. He was four when his mother married Haakon - and his half-sister is the future Queen of Norway. Police are also investigating several other matters, including alleged sexual assaults, one of which he was accused of in February by a TV presenter. It allegedly took place at his royal residence in a 'castle basement party' with police believed to have a video clip of the attack, according to Se og hor. Linni Meister, 39, reportedly did not remember the alleged attack and only became aware of it after she was informed by law enforcement officials.
Arabian Business
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi announces UAE's first video game design university degree course
Abu Dhabi students will be offered the UAE's first university degree in video game design. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and Rubika have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dual-certified Bachelor of Arts degree programme in Video Game Design, launching in the upcoming academic year and marking a significant milestone in the growth of Abu Dhabi's creative industries. The agreement, signed by Saeed Ali Al Fazari, Director of Strategic Affairs at DCT Abu Dhabi, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, and Dr. Stephane Andre, CEO of Rubika, formalises a three-way partnership that combines world-class academic delivery, industry integration, and international expertise to build a future-ready talent pipeline for the region's burgeoning gaming and interactive media sectors. Abu Dhabi video game design university degree Saeed Ali Al Fazari said: 'This agreement to launch the region's first Bachelor of Arts degree in Game Design aligns with DCT Abu Dhabi's strategic priorities to elevate culture and creative industries in the emirate, as well as to inspire and empower youth. 'By ensuring that aspiring game designers have access to world-class education and practical experience, we are enabling the growth of the gaming sector, regionally and globally, developing a highly qualified talent pool and positioning them to excel in this dynamic industry, right here in Abu Dhabi.' Through Abu Dhabi Gaming, DCT Abu Dhabi will facilitate deep industry integration by offering structured internships, mentorship programmes, and connections with local game studios. Additionally, DCT Abu Dhabi will fund up to 140 scholarships over a six-year period to support access and participation in the programme. Rubika, a globally recognised French institution specialising in video game design, animation, and digital arts, will provide academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and faculty training. Dr. Stephane Andre, CEO of Rubika, said: 'Establishing a partnership with ADU and DCT Abu Dhabi is a tremendous opportunity for Rubika. We have long been seeking a trusted partner in the Emirates. Indeed, our strategy is to establish ourselves in regions with a strong cultural heritage. 'By leveraging their creativity, the students in our programs are encouraged to draw from their own cultural roots to contribute to the enrichment of global culture through video games and animated films.' Abu Dhabi University will host the programme on campus, ensuring its alignment with national accreditation standards while delivering a comprehensive academic experience grounded in innovation and practical application. Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, said: 'At Abu Dhabi University, we are committed to delivering future-focused academic programmes that directly support the UAE's innovation agenda. 'This partnership reflects our commitment to aligning education with emerging industry needs. By launching the region's first dual-certified game design degree, we're giving students access to specialised training that opens up career opportunities, both in the UAE and internationally.' Together, the partners aim to position Abu Dhabi as a centre of excellence for game design education, equipping students with globally competitive skills while supporting the emirate's wider ambitions to diversify its economy through culture, creativity, and innovation.
The National
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Abu Dhabi University to offer degree in video game design
Abu Dhabi University will begin offering a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, billed as the first degree of its kind in the region. The programme was announced after a 'landmark' memorandum of understanding was signed between the university, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the video game-focused school Rubika, which has campuses in France and Canada. The memorandum was also signed with the support of Abu Dhabi Gaming. The degree will be offered starting August, the beginning of the academic year. 'The programme combines academic excellence, international best practices and deep industry integration – including structured internships, mentorships and up to 140 funded scholarships over six years,' the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said in a post on X on Tuesday. The degree is already listed on the website of Abu Dhabi University. "This cutting-edge programme equips students with the creative, technical and industry-driven expertise needed to design, develop and produce engaging video game experiences,' the description reads. A breadth of courses are being offered as part of the programme, ranging from Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence to History of Video Games, as well as courses focusing on different genres and platforms, including first-person shooters and mobile games. 'Combining theory with hands-on practice, the programme covers essential aspects of game design, from level design and game mechanics to narrative development and interactive media production,' the programme description reads. 'Students will master industry-standard tools, including Unity, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite, while learning to craft immersive digital experiences for entertainment, education and simulation.' Abu Dhabi has been steadily working to develop the local gaming and esports ecosystem. Abu Dhabi Gaming – an initiative founded in 2021 that supports game developers, players, consumers and businesses – was integrated into DCT – Abu Dhabi in November 2023 as part of a move to 'position the emirate as a global gaming hub,' Abu Dhabi Media Office said at the time.
