General information
The following section can be read prior to arrival. We have also prepared a checklist which has useful information to prepare your stay and for your arrival at the department.
The administration and reception desk ("Ekspedisjonen")
You are very welcome to visit the reception desk ("Ekspedisjonen") or someone else in the Administration if you have questions concerning any topics listed on this webpage.
- Reception desk opening hours and contact information
- People in the administration
- Map and opening hours for the Department of Chemistry
Access card, office key
Upon arrival: The "Ekspedisjonen" can advise you on where to pick up your office keys and ID & Access card. The office key can be obtained at the central storage and requires a cash deposit of NOK 300,-.
Upon departure: Remember to return the office key and access card when your stay has ended.
Publishing scientific papers
It is important to state your affiliation correctly in all of your publications. When relevant, this means including the information: Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo (the phrase 'University of Oslo' must appear on the publication). If possible, we recommend also stating the name of your section. If you want the Department of Chemistry to get credit for your publication, the affiliation must be given as a regular affiliation, not only "Current address..." or similar.
News and events
Stay up-to-date by frequently checking the Department's News and events pages.
User account
If you need an user account for your stay, please come with your host to the Department's IT services (located on the ground floor, room VU11) in person and bring your ID. They will set-up a guest account for you.
Internet access
The wireless network at UiO is called Eduroam (more information). The network requires you to log in with either:
- username (include @uio.no after your username) and password from UiO
- username and password from another institution affiliated with Eduroam
- username and password you get as a guest or conference participant
If you need an user account for your stay, please come with your host to the Department's IT services (located by “Ekspedisjonen” on the ground floor, room VU11) in person and bring your ID. They will set-up a guest account for you. You will need to respond to an email to your private email account to activate the new user account.
HSE: Health, Safety and the Environment
Make sure that you have read the General HSE information for the Chemistry building (containing important information on asbestos in the walls and heavy metals in some old laboratory faucets).
As a short term guest researcher you must familiarize yourself with the HSE-work regulations at the Department of Chemistry read relevant pages of the HSE manual, and received local HSE training from your host/research section (documented in writing).
A place to stay
International staff and guests can apply for student or researcher housing through the University. The minimum rent period is two months and the maximum is 12 months. Please read the Information for students and guest researchers. There is usually a long waiting list. Also check the private accommodation bulletin board. To look for apartments at the private marked, the most used website is finn.no. A standard Tenancy agreement (an agreement that regulates the tenant's and the landlord's rights and obligations in the tenancy) in English can be found here: forbrukerradet.no.
- UiO accommodation for international researchers and staff
- UiO student housing
- Bulletin board for private housing
- Private marked: finn.no (external website)
- Standard tenancy agreement (external website)
Parking
Checklist
- Checklist for on what to do before and upon arrival for guest researchers