Introductory day to student life at UiB

About the event

The Introduction Day to Student Life is a voluntary offer for you who are a brand new student at UiB! On 7 August we open the campus before the official welcome week starts.

On Introduction Day you will have the opportunity to join a campus tour, or perhaps you would like to hear what current students wish they had known before they started studying? During the Introduction Day to Student Life you can ask questions and learn more about what it means to be a student. Introduction Day is also a good opportunity to get to know the university area a little before the welcome week officially starts with the welcome ceremony on Monday 10 August.

Introduction Day is on Friday 7 August from 10:00–15:00, at the Student Centre, Parkveien 1, 3rd floor. The talks will be held in the auditorium Egget, and breaks and mingling will take place in the canteen area. From 11:05 to 12:20 we will be walking between campuses in the city centre of Bergen.

Participation is completely optional, and you can come and go as it suits you. You are welcome to bring a friend or a family member. We also serve free coffee/tea and snacks during the breaks, and it is possible to buy lunch in the canteen at the Student Centre.

To help us know how many people will attend, we would like you to register, but you are still very welcome to show up even if you have not registered.

Do you have any questions? Contact the Education Department by e‑mail: andrea.tungodden@uib.no


Programme:

10:00–10:20 Welcome
We welcome you and give a brief introduction to the day.

10:20–10:50 Get to know the mentor and buddy schemes, and introduction of the Student Parliament
Tina Marie from the mentor scheme will talk about the mentor and buddy schemes, and why these are useful offers. After that, representatives from the Student Parliament will give insight into their role for the students.

10:50–11:05 Introduction to the Language Café and Study Station offers
A short introduction to low‑threshold offers such as the Language Café and writing support (Study Station).

11:05–12:20 Campus tour
Join a pleasant walk between some of UiB’s campus areas – and get to know the student city of Bergen better. We meet outside the auditorium Egget at the Student Centre. The walk ends back at the Student Centre, where the programme continues.

12:30–13:15 Lunch/coffee break and “Talk to a student”
We offer coffee, tea and fruit, and the canteen is open if you would like to buy lunch. Have a chat with experienced students, staff and other new students. Takes place in the canteen area at the Student Centre.

13:15–13:30 Student rights in 1‑2‑3
Two lawyers from the Student Ombud give you a brief and useful overview of what you are entitled to as a student – and what is expected of you.

13:30–13:45 ABC for good mental health
Sammen Student Welfare Organisation shares simple and useful tips on how to take care of your mental health as a student.

13:45–14:30 Panel discussion – “What do you wish you had known as a new student?”
Hear experiences from current students about what it is like to be a new student at UiB. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.