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Start of studies for chemistry

Welcome to the study program Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry. We look forward to welcome you on Tuesday 13th August 2024. There is a joint program for all Master's students at the department  13th - 15th of August

UiO studenter g?r side om side fra fotografen. I midten en fadder i UiO t-skjorte som snur seg og smiler til kamera.

Photo: Cathrine Str?m/UiO

To do's at the beginning of the semester

  • The welcoming and inforamtion meeting on Tuesday 13th of  August is mandatory in order to keep the study place. 
  • Participate in the master week programme, and get to know your fellow students. See the programme below.
  • 15th of  August is deadline for choosing courses.
    • Important! You don't need to do anything before the orientation meeting, but it's recommended to look through recommended courses in advance. Read more about selecting courses below.
  • Register for mandatory HSE e-learning courses. Be aware that HMS0507 - Fire Safety requires personal attendance.

We are located in the Chemistry building at Blindern campus in Oslo. You will find information on how to get there with public transportation, here.

 

Programme for the introductory week

The introductory week of our master studies runs over three days. Physical attendance is mandatory, and starts with the welcoming meeting on Tuesday. 

Full programme for the master introductory week

 

Date Time Place Subject Subject teacher

Tuesday

13. August 

10.00 - 11.30 Seminar room Berzelius Welcome and information meeting - Chemistry programme Svein Tveit  and Thea Moen
10.00 - 11.30 Seminar room Avogadro Welcome and information meeting -  Materials science for Energy and Nanotechnology (MENA) Henrik Hovde S?nsteby and Brita B?ckmann
11.30 -12.00   Lunch - served by us  
12.15 - 13.15 Auditorium 3 Introduction of Generic competency seminars Tone Charlotte Gadmar and Anja Olafsen Sj?stad
13.15 - 14.00 Auditorium 3 Review of general library resources Tone Charlotte Gadmar

Wednesday

14. August

09.15 - 12.00 Laboratory ?153

Laboratory teaching - Chemistry programme

 

Massoud Kaboli
10.00 - 11.45 Auditorium 3 HSE-handbook - MENA programme Eva Kathrin Lang
12.15 - 15.00 Laboratory ?153

Laboratory teaching - MENA programme

Massoud Kaboli
12.30 - 14.15 Auditorium 3 HSE-handbook - Chemistry programme Eva Kathrin Lang

Thursday

15. August

09.15 - 15.00

Seminar room Avogadro

  • Introduction to chemical safety
  • Chemical labeling /MiNaLab

Please bring your own laptop

Torunn Kjeldstad v/IFE

Svein Tveit

 

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Important dates

Start of studies events for all UiO students

, Historical Museum

Join a guided tour of the Historical Museum's Viking exhibition and become acquainted with Viking war culture, their journeys, and how society changed during the Viking era.

, Prinsens gate 26

Join us for a guided tour of the Norwegian Parliament!

Bring a dish or snack from your home country to share, and get a taste of different cuisines from around the world!

Do you want to learn and practice languages while getting to know people from around the world? Come to the language café then!

Student activities at the department

Kjemisk Fagutvalg

Kjemisk Fagutvalg (KFU) is the official contact between students and the institute and elects the institute's board members and committee.

Kjemiforeningen Proton

Proton is the chemistry students' social association. Parties, film screenings, game nights, barbecues and similar events are held regularly.

Tips for getting started

The first semester at the university offers many new experiences: The people, the books, campus and new digital tools. We have a few tips on how to get started as a new student.

Contact us!

Do you have any questions regarding your studies or the start of your studies?

How to get there

Department of Chemistry is located in the Chemistry building

Map over Blindern campus