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. 

Stig Lunde, 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 11:30. Free of charge.

This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow students and become a part of the UNIS community.

Program 8 January

TimeSubjectInstructorPlace
09:00-09:20Welcome to UNIS – Introduction to the scientific departmentsJøran Moen
Managing Director
Møysalen
09:20-09:30Student Advisers at UNISAne H. Bjørsvik
Head of Academic Affairs
Møysalen
09:30-09:40Student Democracy and ActivitiesStudent councilMøysalen
09:40-10:30Break-out sessionsStudents and Course ResponsibleMøysalen
10:45-11:30Info about AS-101Stig LundeMøysalen
11:30-12:30Lunch breakallHelenstua
12:30-14:00Risk theory and accident scene management   Fred S. Hansen
Director of HSE & quality
Møysalen
14:00-14:50Brief from the Governor on Svalbard Møysalen
15:00-15.45Clothing in the ArcticMøysalen
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