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 Bjørn Jamtveit, Pro-Rector of UiO
09:10How to get started in Oslo and at UiO
by Geoffrey 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 Zeenat Fatima Chatha
09:4510-minute break
09:55Introduction to Norwegian for international researchers 
by Amanda Felicia Celia Edenholm
10:05Norwegian Culture(shock) 
by Felicitas Scheffknecht
10:15UiO Growth House - Innovation Services
 by Katja Dralle Mjøs
10:30Library services
by Elin Holmstrøm Frøshaug & 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 November 6th, 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. 

 

Information

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

Organizer

ISMO - International Staff Mobility Office

 

Published Oct. 14, 2026 11:49 AM - Last modified Oct. 15, 2026 6:34 AM