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Are you obsessed with a niche topic that your friends and family are tired of hearing about? Or do you have a funny story from that time you went backpacking across Europe? Perhaps you have a cat that is simply too cute not to show off to a room full of people?
Erlend Ropstad will release new music in early 2026 and will, in connection with this, embark on a nationwide solo tour. University of Oslo employees receive a 20% discount on tickets to the tour finale with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra at Oslo Concert Hall on 10 April. Please note: tickets must be purchased by 10 February.
The Culture and Welfare Committee is repeating its success and invites University of Oslo employees and their families to a Christmas tree party on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
Please book early. It usually fills up fast.
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the upcoming PopSci Event, part of The WEEK 2026 - a dedicated career week focused on advancing professional development for early career researchers across the University of Oslo. This engaging platform allows young researchers to present their findings in an accessible manner while fostering social connections and inspiring collaboration.?
Are you a PhD candidate, Postdoctoral fellow, or Early Career Researcher? Join us for a fun, social evening of bite-sized science talks, pizza, and a friendly quiz! Twelve Early Career Researchers from across UiO will present accessible, four-minute talks. Snacks provided; beer and wine available for purchase. Come for the pizza — stay for the conversation!
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Meet your future employer at the Career Fair. Shake hands, show face, and discuss your career opportunities with companies who are looking to hire early career researchers.?
Your CV is one of the most important documents when presenting your competence to a future employer. In this workshop you will learn about the do`s and don’ts when it comes to writing a CV for different application processes.
Shape Your Career – and Build the Network That Gets You There!?
In this session we will explore different career paths for Early Career Researchers and the importance of intentional and effective networking. You will get real-world examples and practical tips on how to look for job opportunities, and strategies to make networking both effective and enjoyable.
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In this interactive session, we will explore how to identify and articulate your academic and transferable skills and reflect on what motivates you. You’ll gain practical tools for mapping your competence and clarifying your direction.
The Historical Museum is the university's own museum! Seize the day to take a look
We are excited to announce a special event during our Career Week exclusively for Early Career Researchers: the Drop-in Career Coffee! This is an informal, low-threshold gathering where you can get?tips and tricks for job interviews, get feedback on non-academic CVs, or talk about other career related questions you might have.
The only opportunity before summer to see the Oslo Philharmonic’s chief conductor Klaus M?kel? perform Jean Sibelius’s "Lemmink?inen"
Join us for an engaging conversation with distinguished alumni as they share insights, career journeys, and practical advice for the next generation. Hear how their experiences shaped their paths — and get a straight answer to a common question: do you really have to become a professor to succeed?
Start your day with a coffee and kick off THE WEEK with the participation of Mathilde Skoie, the Vice-Rector of the University of Oslo. Joining her are Kaja Wendt, Senior Adviser at SSB (Statistics Norway) along with Carina Hundhammer, the MN Faculty's Director for Business Cooperation and Community Engagement.
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Basic skills to approach AI-based tools in academia and research
Case based study of relational database data modeling.
Digital Scholarship Days is an annual event designed for anyone working with research who wants to expand their knowledge of digital methods and tools, generative AI, machine learning, open research, research data management, and much more!
Experience art and culture for a full year together with a guest you can bring free of charge. The National Museum offers UiO employees a 20% discount on membership purchsed in January.
In 1883 C?ciliaforeningen performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio for the first time on Norwegian soil. They have continued the tradition ever since — one of Oslo’s oldest public Christmas customs.
A delightful offer for UiO staff: Treat yourself to a breather and a proper mood boost in the final stretch before Christmas with Silya Nymoen and her top-tier troupe of musical elves!
Welcome to an exclusive concert with Nils Bech — one of the country’s most distinctive and acclaimed artists.
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Do you want to learn and practice languages while getting to know people from around the world? Come to the language café then!
Don't miss out on relevant articles! In this course, you will learn tools and techniques for finding articles in a structured way.
We, together with the International Staff Mobility Office (ISMO), are pleased to invite you to this years Christmas social party!?
If you’re unable to go home for Christmas, or if you haven’t yet built a network in Oslo, we understand how important meaningful connections can be during the holiday season. You don’t have to spend Christmas alone.
We’re committed to fostering a sense of community by creating groups that make it easy for you to meet others. Let’s come together to fill this holiday season with warmth, shared experiences, and new friendships.
Your presence matters, and we’re here to make sure you have someone to share the festivities with. No matter which faculty or museum you belong to, you are warmly welcome to join us — don’t be shy, we’d love to have you there!