 My name is Torve Gabrielsen. I'm a professor in marine biology at the University of Agda, located at the coast of Southern Norway. I have a PhD degree in marine botany, and after working a couple of years as a researcher, I joined the university centre in Svalbard, where I worked for ten years. My field of research is focused around my probily eukaryotes, these single cell organisms that are so important for the functioning of the whole marine ecosystem. I have taught students since I was one of myself. I really like to integrate students into my research projects, and I think it's really rewarding for both parties. Okay, that's good. Just let it go. Student learning is highly increased by practical activities, like fieldwork. By participating in ongoing research projects, they gain a unique experience and become experts in their chosen fields. Since I came to the University of Agda, I have been setting up a time series station locally to study the microbial eukaryote communities. I'm particularly interested in their diversity and functioning and how those are driven by environmental change. The courses offered in our master programme are developed and taught by renowned researchers affiliated to the University of Agda's Centre for Coastal Research. Our programme is relevant for all students interested in marine and coastal ecosystems. And the participation of students of different nationalities allows for networking and for development of long-term friendships. Our coastline gives us the unique possibility to study an ecosystem of great importance to people and to understand climate-driven changes. By joining our master programme in coastal ecology, the students will get first-hand knowledge on the natural coastal environment, the environmental drivers of change, the human influence on our coasts and how to best manage them.