Welcome to a new semester at UNIS
We are excited to welcome each of you as you begin your studies on January 8th.
To ensure a smooth start, we would like to provide you with some essential details. We encourage you to actively participate in the academic environment, engage in scholarly discussions, and make the most of UNIS’s resources.
We are looking forward to meeting you and wish everyone a successful and fulfilling start to the semester at UNIS!
Access Cards and Welcome Letters
You can collect your ID/access card and welcome letter from reception anytime during the day containing your UNIS username and password. Please make sure to bring your ID card with you to collect them.
The ID card you receive from the reception will be a key for accessing the UNIS entrance.
Safety Course
The course lasts for six days, beginning Monday 08.01.24 at 09:00 and ending Saturday 13.01.24 at 17:00.
Arve Johnsen, UNIS, is responsible for content and accomplishment of the course.
An updated timetable for the safety course will be published on Canvas. Stay informed through the platform to be well-prepared.
Want to know more:AS-101 Arctic Survival and Safety
Lunch
We invite all students to a joint lunch at 11:45. Free of charge.
This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow students and become a part of the UNIS community.
Svalbardbutikken closed on Sunday, 7 January
We recommend you bring food in your luggage for those arriving on Sunday. The shop will be open on Monday 8 January at 10 am.
Program 8 January
| Time | Subject | Instructor | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:20 | Welcome to UNIS – Introduction to the scientific departments | Jøran Moen Managing Director | Møysalen |
| 09:20-09:25 | Student Advisers at UNIS | Ane H. Bjørsvik Head of Academic Affairs | Møysalen |
| 09:25-09:30 | The Norwegian Arctic Student Welfare Organisation (Samskipnaden) | Malin Persson Campus Manager | Møysalen |
| 09:30-09:40 | Information about the student democracy and student activities | Student Council | Møysalen |
| 09:45-10:30 | Break-out sessions (Info, rooms are listed in the reception) | Students and course responsible | |
| 10:45-11:45 | An introduction to Safety, Health and Environment issues on Svalbard | Fred S. Hansen Director of HSE & quality | Møysalen |
| 11:45-12:30 | Lunch break | Helenstua | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Risk theory and accident scene management | Martin Indreiten | Møysalen |
| 14:00-14:50 | Brief from the Governor on Svalbard | Møysalen | |
| 15:00-15.45 | Clothing in the Arctic | Møysalen |