The Runic alphabet. Photo: Patricia Wood.
Runic logo
The logo reminds us of the fact that creating and communicating a message has been an important human activity throughout the ages. It also points to the mission of the IFRRO family: to protect copyright and thus enable the access to culture and communication in our societies - today and in the future.
The earliest runic inscriptions date from around 150 AD. While the alphabet was generally replaced by the Latin alphabet along with the Christening of Europe (700 - 1100 AD), the use of runes for specialized purposes continued for many years in Norway and the other Scandinavian countries.
Several inscriptions still exist on runestones from the late Viking age (950 - 1100 AD), especially in Sweden, but also in Denmark and Norway as well as in other countries visited by Norse settlers.
More on Runic alphabet at Omniglot - writing systems & languages of the world.
News
Monday Kopinor hosted an international seminar titled Human Rights, Authors’ Rights and Publishers’ Rights. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Helge Rønning, who is also chair of the Kopinor Board.
The detailed program for the Regional seminar and Digital Issues Forum on Wednesday is now published. The title of the conference is: Providing Access to Content in a Changing Environment.
For delegates who are staying Friday in Oslo, we have a special offer. Kopinor has reserved tickets to the dance performance When Clarity Visits in the Opera house. This World premiere is a part of the Oslo International Dance Festival.
On Monday, 19 October, Kopinor will host an international seminar in Oslo. The seminar will be held at The House of Literature, Oslo's vibrant and exciting meeting place for culture and debate.
- IFRRO celebrates its 25 years anniversary this year. The event will also mark the AGM 2009 among other things with a special session dedicated to IFRRO, its history and future perspectives of enabling access.
With these words, the President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, invites the IFRRO community to the AGM in Oslo.
- It is with great pleasure I wish you welcome to IFRRO’s Annual General Meeting in October. These are the words of Yngve Slettholm, the Executive Director of Kopinor, as the official AGM website is launched.
President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, have issued a preliminary announcement inviting the IFRRO community to the 38th General Meeting of IFRRO.
