Reading of the runes for the question 'what will happen in the future of higher education?' prepared for ALDinHE conference April 2011.

1. The Runes Said: Rune Reading for Future of Higher Education… Poerdh: time of crisis, many choices open but what choice is made will affect you and others for a long time to come. This rune is a danger sign… Thorn: updating of thoughts and opinions, think carefully about what is wanted. Os [r]: misjudgement, outcome disaster if action not changed. Rad[r]: challenge the way things are seen. Hoel: struggle and effort needed, victory can be won but at a cost. Conflict can not be avoided, destruction of obsolete, removal of the irrelevant. Nyd: great opportunities at hand. Ehwis: strength, courage, tenacity, perseverance. Ing: wisdom and advice from others, gathering of friends. Laying of foundations that will last for a long time, good time in life, approval of others. Interpretation: it’s gonna be hard but we’ll get there…!