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Welcome week programme

The Faculty of Humanities warmly welcomes all new international students from the 6 August. Below you will find the programme for your two first weeks with us.

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A GREAT START: The first week as a new student is filled with engaging and varied activities. Make sure to take part in what’s happening to get the best possible start to your studies.
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Below is the schedule for daily information sessions and activities during your first two weeks at The faculty of Humanities. Please note that changes may occur, so check back regularly for updates.

Thursday, 6 August

10.00-15.00

Introductiory meeting at the Student Center

You will recive practical information, learn about the student organization in Bergen and more.

Egget at the Student Center

Friday, 7 August

10.00-10.10

Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities by the former Vice-Dean for Education

10.10-10.40

Practical information from the Faculty of Humanities and the Exam Office
10.40-11.00

Information from Humanity Student Association (HSU) – Student life in Bergen

11.00-11.30How to understand “Bergensere”? – Join our short Norwegian lesson!

Location for the whole day is Auditorium A, Sydneshaugen Skole, Sydnesplassen 9.

Tuesday, 11 August

Evening

Freshers-week

17:30–20:30 – Hiking Trip
Metingpoint: Outside the Fløibanen funicular in Bergen City center, Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A.

Wednesday, 12 August

22.00

Outdoor Cinema

The film is in English and shown in collaboration with the Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF).

Location: The lawn outside the Geophysical Institute, Allégaten 70.

Thursday, 13 August

10.00–15.00Academic Information Sessions for Master’s Students
Check your calendar in MittUiB for details.
10.00-17.00

Student Fair at Grieghallen

Meet student organisations in Bergen.

Friday, 14 august

10.00-14.00

Academic Information Sessions for Master’s Students

Check your calendar in MittUiB for time and location.

14.00-16.00

Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities!

Join us in the courtyard at Sydneshaugen Skole for food and activities as we welcome both new and old students.

Evening

Freshers-week

17:00–23:00 – Hallaien Concert
Location: Koengen, Bergenhus Fortress.

Saturday, 15 August

12.00-15.00

Morning Fun at Kvarteret

Drop by and choose from activities like silent disco, yoga, speed friending, quiz, and karaoke.

Location: Kvarteret, Olav Kyrres gate 49.

Sunday, 16 August

13.00-15.00

Clean-Up Day with the Sustainability Pilots

Join the Sustainability Pilots for a clean-up day at some of Bergen’s most popular outdoor spots. This is a great way to contribute to the local environment, meet fellow students, and enjoy the city in a meaningful way.

Meeting point: Outside of the Student Center