Welcome breakfast for new international researchers

The University of Oslo takes pleasure in inviting all international employees, researchers and Ph.D. candidates who have joined our institution recently to an orientation meeting and common breakfast.

At the end of the event, guests may take part in a guided tour of the University Library.

World map made of coffee beans

Program

08:30?Serving of breakfast and coffee
09:00Welcome to UiO - An international university
by Vice-Rector Mathilde Skoie
09:15How to get started in Oslo and at UiO
by Geoffrey Nicholas Ochola, ISMO
09:25Occupational health service unit
by Jo Erland Listerud Schlytter
09:35UiODOC?(Interest organization for PhDs and
Postdocs at the University of Oslo)
by Lei Wang
09:4510-minute break
09:55Introduction to Norwegian for international researchers?
by Amanda Felicia Celia Edenholm
10:05Norwegian Culture(shock)?
by Indigo Trigg-Hauger
10:15UiO Growth House - Innovation Services
?by Katja Dralle Mj?s
10:30Library services
by Elin Holmstr?m Fr?shaug & Matthew Good
11:00Guided tour of the?University of Oslo Library

Invitees

Non-Norwegian employees, researchers and Ph.D. candidates who have recently joined UiO.?Both employed and visiting researchers are welcome!

Registration

Register for the welcome breakfast

Deadline:?Friday February 20th, 23.59 pm.

Venue

The venue is UNION 371 Blindern, which is located right next to the cafeteria in the Frederikke building at the centre of Blindern Campus. See the following map: Directions.?

The guided library tours are held at the relevant libraries depending on your academic background.?

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Information

If you have any questions regarding this event, please?contact ISMO.

Organizer

ISMO - International Staff Mobility Office

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Published Jan. 25, 2026 9:14 PM - Last modified Jan. 31, 2026 10:36 AM