Recognition is one of the areas that has proven to be challenging in achieving Circle U.'s goal of seamless mobility. It is at the same time one of the prerequisites for building a common European campus where students can study seamlessly at the various universities in the alliance.
We need to lower the threshold for both students and staff in this field – it must become easier for staff to develop offers that are recognized, and students must experience that the system works and is predictable.
- What needs to be solved at the individual university and what can be solved jointly in Circle U.?
- Who can help and who can make the decisions?
Staff Week in Oslo 18–20 May 2026
Registration deadline: 27 March
Purpose and topics
- Main goal: identify ways to make recognition of mobility more seamless across the alliance.
- Preparation document: Circle U. Framework for Recognition (pdf)
- Topics: current challenges, successful solutions from partner institutions, concrete proposals and tools for shared use.
Who are invited to attend
Each partner university is invited to send up to 5 participants.
Suggested participants:?
Academic or administrative staff developing programmes and courses
Academic or administrative staff working with descisions related to recogonition
Experienced student advisors working with recognition
Program at a glance
- Monday 18 May — 18:00-19:00 welcome reception.
- Tuesday 19 May — Programme at Blindern; joint dinner in the evening at Vippa.
- Wednesday 20 May — Programme at The Faculty of Law in the city center until approximately 15:00.
- Optional: you may arrange meetings with relevant departments before/after the event (e.g. Monday or Thursday).
Logistics & local info
- Main venues
- Tuesday: Blindern campus (approx. 10–15 minutes by metro from city center)
- Wednesday: The Faculty of Law, city center campus
- Accommodation: We recommend any hotel close to the city center and/or public transport to Blindern.
- Make sure to check with your home university if you are eligible for an Erasmus+ staff grant.
- The UiO provide:
- Welcome reception with drinks and light snacks on Monday
- Lunch and dinner on Tuesday
- Lunch on Wednesday
- Optional stay: consider arriving for the weekend; 17 May is Norway’s Constitution Day with large public celebrations across Oslo (parades on Karl Johan, music, events): Norwegian Constitution Day - Norwegian society - Oslo kommune & 17 May in Oslo
Contributions
Do you have any issues you want addressed or examples of good recognition practices to present?
Would you like to contribute with a presentation or lead a group discussion?
We also welcome suggestions for speakers or contributors with relevant experience.
Please use the registration form to let us know your suggestions and possible contributions.
?
Contact details: staffweek@admin.uio.no
We hope to see you in Oslo in May, and we look forward to working together to advance seamless mobility across Circle U.!