The National Security Authority (NSM) has raised the national cyber risk level to HIGH. The IT department is closely monitoring the situation and implementing necessary measures. As faculty or staff, you may carry out your normal workday, but we all must be extra vigilant.
As part of strengthening IT security at UiO, the IT Department will this week install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on many Macs. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a modern security tool that better protects us against malware, phishing and digital threats.
There have recently been two serious security vulnerabilities discovered in the PHP software, which is one of the most widely used technologies behind websites and digital services worldwide. As a result, some of UiO’s IT services have been temporarily shut down.
The IT Department is committed to good, safe, and responsible use of AI at UiO. Courses and two sets of guidelines for usage are now being launched. The IT Director recommends that all employees take the course and familiarize themselves with the guidelines.
The Universe is not just an infinity of stars and planets; it is also a gameified learning platform developed at UiO.
Welcome to meetings about how we use, and wish to use, artificial intelligence at UiO. There will be both professional input and time for discussion and questions.
You can now paste or upload red (confidential) data to GPT UiO. This enables new possibilities for research, teaching, and administrative tasks.
Summer is here, and many bring their PC and phone while traveling. Remember to consider security even when you're in vacation mode, and bring along tips for good work if you're going to have a "summer home office".
From 27 April 2026, storing and sharing red (confidential) information in MS365 is permitted at UiO. The prerequisite is that documents containing red data are marked with a sensitivity label.
The option to process red (confidential) information in MS365 applies to administrative data. Red research and teaching data should, as a general rule, not be handled in MS365.
The IT department is launching a new website: status.uio.no. Here, you can easily check if everything is working properly with the central IT services at UiO.
Many people at UiO use Adobe Acrobat Pro via the UiO Program Kiosk to edit PDF files. For security reasons, the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro via the UiO Program Kiosk will be discontinued from April 13th.
Users who do not use Outlook Mobile for email and calendar on their phones or tablets may experience issues with new emails and calendar entries not syncing to their devices.
The University Board at UiO adopted on 10 March 2026 the Master Plan for the University’s IT for the period 2026–2029. The plan builds on successful measures and activities initiated under the framework of the first master plan from 2019. Strategic choices, measures and priorities have been adjusted in light of the status and framework conditions for IT operations in 2026.
After problems occurred with many Windows PCs at UiO on March 4, most of the affected machines are now ready for use again. Here you will find answers to questions frequently asked to IT support in connection with the incident.
Have you thought about how you can provide your new email address to your contacts if you leave UiO? The IT department has now developed the Viderekontakt application, which sends an automatic reply with your new email address to those who contact you.
Applies only to private computers and telephones and other devices that are not operated by UiO.
From 6 January 2026 there will be an update to the security for the Eduroam wireless network at UiO. If you have incorrect Eduroam settings, you will need to set it up again the next time you change your password — or preferably before.
This week, key people from the Student Affairs Department, the IT Department, and the Section for Management of Electronic Case Processing and Documentation (ESAK) gathered to celebrate. A new process for PhD admissions is in place, and the integration between Nettskjema and the archive system Elements — which makes the new process possible — is operational.
The University of Oslo (UiO) is launching a mandatory course on privacy and IT security. It is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to protect our valuable research data and personal information.
Instructors at at UiO can sign up to find out if the content they develop is accessible to all students. They can now join the Testfest (Test festival) for universal design of teaching resources.
Copilot is Microsoft's AI which can be found in most Microsoft apps. Now Copilot also includes AI agents, small "helpers" that can perform tasks for you. Since the use of such agents has not been properly asssessed, UiO is closing down ther use.
On Thursday, October 2, the new version of GPT UiO was released. It includes several new features, including document uploads and the ability to create your own AI assistants.
The changes are not very noticeable for you as a user of IT at UiO, but it is an important change from a technological and security perspective.
Currently, UiO is purchasing landline telephony from SIKT, but SIKT will discontinue this service in the second half of 2025. Most others in the sector have already switched to telephony via Teams, and now UiO will join them. This is the most practical solution, and the move has been decided by the university director.
NotebookLM is a powerful AI-driven tool from Google designed to help users create, organize, and analyze content. It will be useful for both students and staff and is now available for free to everyone at UiO.
