Find the start-up event for your study programme and get ready for your first week at UiS. The atumn semester starts Monday 11 august.
Health Sciences
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
Monday 18 August
11.00–17.30
The program will include practical information for new Master of Prehospital Critical Care-students, a Q&A-session, and other activities. The full program for the Introduction Day will be sent by email in August.
The Introduction Day is not mandatory, but we would like to know how many plans on attending to make practical arrangements. If you plan on attending on the 18th, please register via this link by the 11th of August.
In addition to providing an introduction to both the master-program and the University of Stavanger, the activities will give both members of the faculty and students an opportunity to get to know one another. We hope to see you there!
Your timetable and curriculum
Read more about your study programme:
There you will find your courses, the timetable for each course, and details about exams.
Your student association: Parasjuk
Hotel and Tourism
Monday 11 August
11.00–12.00
Kick-off with buddies ("faddere") from the NHS Department of Leadership and Service Innovation
- Information from the sponsorship managers
- Everyone is assigned to a group
- Information about the groups is available in the auditorium
Where: Ellen & Axel Lunds House, room H-127
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
12.00–13.00
Study information meeting for new master students.
Where: Ellen & Axel Lunds house, H-317
13.00–14.00
Lunch and mingling with students and staff
Wednesday 20 August - Thursday 21 August
Two-day mandatory seminar - overnight.
Purpose:
- To support students’ social integration and academic preparedness for the two-year master’s programme.
- To promote professional cohesion and shared responsibility among staff.
Structure:
- Two full days (one night) at Viste Strandhotel, Randaberg.
- Free of cost to the students.
- All faculty members assigned to the master's programme are expected to attend and actively participate. An overnight stay is mandatory for all students.
Place: Viste Strandhotell
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for the master's programme in service leadership in international business.
Read more about your study programme: Master in Service Leadership in International Business. There you will find your courses, timetable and exam details.
Business
Monday, August 11
09.00–09.45
Location: Elise Ottesen-Jensen House, EOJ 110 Auditorium
Opening of UiS School of Business and Law.
10.00–10.45
Location: Elise Ottesen-Jensen House EOJ-101
Information session for the Master's Programme in Business Administration
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony
Wednesday, August 13
09.00–11.30
Location: Kjølv Egelands hus, E F-101 (Tjodhallen)
Bootcamp: academic writing, communication, team work, negotiation and more
Thursday, August 14
09.00–11.30
Location: Kjølv Egelands hus, F-101 (Tjodhallen)
Bootcamp: academic writing, communication, team work, negotiation and more
Timetable
Timetables for fall 2025 Master of Science in Business Administration:
Learn more about your study programme: Master’s in Economics and Business Administration. Here you’ll find your courses, timetable, and exam details.
Find your required reading materials.
Your student association: Mastøk – See all student associations and programme-specific student groups
Engineering
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Data Science master.
Read more about your study programme: Data Science master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for City and Regional Planning master.
Read more about your study programme: City and Regional Planning master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Computational Engineering master.
Read more about your study programme: Computational Engineering master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Computer Science master.
Read more about your study programme: Computer Science master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Industrial Asset Management master.
Read more about your study programme: Industrial Asset Management master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Environmental Engineering master.
Read more about your study programme: Environmental Engineering master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Marine and Offshore Technology master.
Read more about your study programme: Marine and Offshore Technology master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14:00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Structural and Mechanical Engineering master. Find the timetable for your specialisation by searching for your student number.
Read more about your study programme: Structural and Mechanical Engineering master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Petroleum Engineering master.
Read more about your study programme: Petroleum Engineering master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14:00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Risk Analysis master.
Read more about your study programme: Risk Analysis master. There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Language
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
Tuesday 12 August
12.15–15.00
Where: Hulda Garborg House HG N-107
Information meeting for new students in Master in English and Literacy Studies and Introduction Lecture
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for English and Literacy master – link to be added once available
Read more about your study programme: English and Literacy master There you will find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Your student association: FIKS
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
10.15–11.30
Where: Hulda Garborg House N-106
Information meeting for new students at level 2 and 3 (HNO220)
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for level 2 and 3 - link to be published
Read more about your study programme: Norwegian Language and Culture for international students. There you will find your courses, timetable and exam details.
Your student association: FIKS
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
Wednesday 13 August
12.15–13.30
Where: HG N-106
Information meeting for new students at level 3 and 4 (HNO230).
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for level 3 and 4 - link to be published
Read more about your study programme: Norwegian Language and Culture for international students. There you will find your courses, timetable and exam details.
Your student association: FIKS
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
Wednesday 13 August
12.15–13.30
Thursday 14 August
09.00–10.30
Where: HG O-103
Information meeting for new students.
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable - link to be published
Read more about your study programme: Norwegian Language and Culture for refugees from the war in Ukraine. There you will find your courses, timetable and exam details.
Your student association: FIKS
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony
Thursday 14 August
11.00–12.30
Where: Hulda Garborg House (HG) O-103
Information meeting for new students (HNO113).
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable - link to be published
Your student association: FIKS
Music
Monday 11 August
11.00 Fadder (buddy) meeting on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Hetland hall Campus Bjergsted
Meet the Buddy leaders of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Remember to sign up for buddy week!
12.00–12.45 University's official opening ceremony on Campus Ullandhaug
Official semester opening ceremony
Tuesday 12 August
12.00–13.00 Opening ceremony on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Eikenessalen
Official opening ceremony at The Faculty of Performing Arts. There will be artistic performances and welcome words.
Welcome!
13.00 Free lunch and ''meet and greet'' in the park or foyer
Where: The foyer and Bjergsted park
Free lunch for students and employees at the faculty. The event will take place outside in Bjergstedparken after the opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
11.00–12.00 Orientation meeting for all new students, in ENGLISH
Where: Eikenessalen
This is what you need to know to be a student here. What are our information channels, how do I book practice rooms, how do I find my timetable, what duties and rights do I have? The information meeting is in english and is for all new students at one year studies, Bachelor's, extention studies, PDM, MPO and incoming exchange students.
At 10.00 the same meeting will be in Norwegian.
12.15–13.00 Information from the department of: DANCE
Where: Dance Hall 1302
Meet both your fellow students on the Bachelor in Dance and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all students on the Bachelor in Dance.
Attendance registration.
13.15–14.00 - Information about compulsory Folk music/dance course in Voss for all 1 year BA
Information about week 36 at Ole Bull Academy for 1st class BA music and dance. Attendance registration.
Location: Eikenes hall
13.15–14.00 - Information for all Masterstudents
Meet both your fellow students and your teachers in the master's program. This information meeting is for all years and all fields of study. It will provide information about the academic year that awaits you. Mandatory for all full-time and part-time students. Attendance registration.
Location: Hetland hall
19.00 - Free entrance on "Meditations on listening" in Stavanger Concert Hall
Welcome to a unique performance about new perspectives on the conductor's role and listening as an expanded concept!
PhD candidate in conducting at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Halldis Rønning, holds a magnificent concert that marks the end of her doctoral studies.
Can conducting be conceptual art? Can it be performance or dance? Through her art, she touches on themes such as mutual exchange, creative scope, agency and control. But also the conducting body as an expression and register of experience in interaction with nature or with an orchestra.
The concert is curated by Rønning and includes newly written works by Maja S. K. Ratkje, Hilmar Thordarson and Halldis Rønning, works by Arvo Pärt and Pauline Hall, as well as video art by Anne-Marthe Dyvi, Thorbjörg Jonsdottir and Halldis Rønning in collaboration with Eirik Aurlund Sæle.
Free admission, but reserve your ticket here on the concert hall's website: Meditations on listening - a creative exploration of the conductor's role - Stavanger Concert Hall
Thursday 14 August
11.00–11.45 New student?
Where: Hetlandsalen
As a new student, it can be overwhelming to know what you are getting into. We will share some tips and good advice to succeed in the first year of study and talk about our expectations of you and the difference between being a pupil and a student. Not least, there is room for your questions. Perhaps you are wondering how to change your GP or vacuum cleaner bag, or where you can find used curriculum literature, gigs or the university's gym. Then you should come to this event!
11.00–11.45 - Information meeting about 'INDEPENDENT STUDY' Dance
Where: Dance Hall 1302
Meeting and information about independent project for 3rd class BA dance and those who take this subject after completing the BA.A dans og de som tar dette emnet etter fullført BA.
12.00–14.00 Meet musician and producer John Derek Bishop
Where: Eikenessalen
John Derek Bishop (aka Tortusa) is a Norwegian-American electronic musician and producer from Stavanger. Bishop uses various forms of both hardware and software for composition and live performance, such as old tape machines, modular synthesizers, samplers and a number of other tools. A cornerstone of Bishop's production is the sound and structure of the soundscape. Bishop has composed and participated in modern dance and performance shows in Norway, England and France for several years. He has made music for several short films, including "Limerence", "Hyperspace" and "Across the dreams". In addition to making music, he works with photography and has created the cover art for his albums. Today he comes to us to tell and inspire from his freelance life, and his collaborations both within different music genres and dance/performance. Bishop did his master's degree here at the faculty.
Friday 15 August - Choose an activity!
Choose an activity you want to participate in. All the workshops are open to all students at the faculty and the more people joining, the better it gets!
12.00–14.00
Where: Dance Hall 1302
Workshop with Hagit Yakira.
12.00–14.00
Where: Eikenessalen
Workshop choir with dean and conductor Harald Eikaas:
Drop the vitamins and physiotherapy session! Sing a song instead. Several international studies show that singing has an effect on both our mental and physical health!
12.00–14.00
Where: Hetlandsalen
Jam with teachers from the jazz department, bring your instrument and join in!
Your timetable and curriculum
To access your complete schedule, you need to check under 'courses and activities' in TP. This will not be active until you have completed your semester registration.
Read more about your study programme: Bachelor in dance. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
11.00 Fadder (buddy) meeting on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Hetland hall Campus Bjergsted
Meet the Buddy leaders of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Remember to sign up for buddy week!
12.00–12.45 University's official opening ceremony on Campus Ullandhaug
Official semester opening ceremony
Tuesday 12 August
12.00–13.00 Opening ceremony on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Eikenessalen
Official opening ceremony at The Faculty of Performing Arts. There will be artistic performances and welcome words.
Welcome!
13.00 Free lunch and ''meet and greet'' in the park or foyer
Where: The foyer and Bjergsted park
Free lunch for students and employees at the faculty. The event will take place outside in Bjergstedparken after the opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
11.00–12.00 Orientation meeting for all new students, in ENGLISH
Where: Eikenessalen
This is what you need to know to be a student here. What are our information channels, how do I book practice rooms, how do I find my timetable, what duties and rights do I have? The information meeting is in english and is for all new students at one year studies, Bachelor's, extention studies, PDM, MPO and incoming exchange students.
At 10.00 the same meeting will be in Norwegian.
12.15–13.00 – Information from the department of: JAZZ
IMeet both your fellow students in the Jazz department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all jazz students.
Attendance registration.
Location: Hetlands Hall
12.15–13.00 – Information from the deptartment of: CLASSICAL and CHURCH MUSIC
Meet both your fellow students in the classical department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all classical and church music students.
Attendance registration.
Location: Eikenes Hall
12.15–13.30 – Information from the department of: CONDUCTING
Meet both your fellow students in the conducting department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all conducting students .
Attendance registration.
Location: Room 2109 in building 2
12.15–13.30 – Information from the department of: DANCE
Meet both your fellow students on the Bachelor in Dance and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all students on the Bachelor in Dance.
Attendance registration.
Location: Dance studio 1302
13.15–14.00 – Information for all Masterstudents
Meet both your fellow students and your teachers in the master's program. This information meeting is for all years and all fields of study. It will provide information about the academic year that awaits you. Mandatory for all full-time and part-time students. Attendance registration.
Location: Hetland hall
19.00 – Free entrance on "Meditations on listening" in Stavanger Concert Hall
Welcome to a unique performance about new perspectives on the conductor's role and listening as an expanded concept!
PhD candidate in conducting at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Halldis Rønning, holds a magnificent concert that marks the end of her doctoral studies.
Can conducting be conceptual art? Can it be performance or dance? Through her art, she touches on themes such as mutual exchange, creative scope, agency and control. But also the conducting body as an expression and register of experience in interaction with nature or with an orchestra.
The concert is curated by Rønning and includes newly written works by Maja S. K. Ratkje, Hilmar Thordarson and Halldis Rønning, works by Arvo Pärt and Pauline Hall, as well as video art by Anne-Marthe Dyvi, Thorbjörg Jonsdottir and Halldis Rønning in collaboration with Eirik Aurlund Sæle.
Free admission, but reserve your ticket here on the concert hall's website: Meditations on listening - a creative exploration of the conductor's role - Stavanger Concert Hall
Thursday 14 August
11.00–11.45 – New student?
As a new student, it can be overwhelming to know what you are getting into. We will share some tips and good advice to succeed in the first year of study and talk about our expectations of you and the difference between being a pupil and a student. Not least, there is room for your questions. Perhaps you are wondering how to change your GP or vacuum cleaner bag, or where you can find used curriculum litterature, gigs or the university's gym. Then you should come to this event! The meeting will be in English.
Location: Hetlandssalen
The same meeting in Norwegian will take place at 10.00.
12.00–14.00 – Meet musician and producer John Derek Bishop
John Derek Bishop (aka Tortusa) is a Norwegian-American electronic musician and producer from Stavanger. Bishop uses various forms of both hardware and software for composition and live performance, such as old tape machines, modular synthesizers, samplers and a number of other tools. A cornerstone of Bishop's production is the sound and structure of the soundscape. Bishop has composed and participated in modern dance and performance shows in Norway, England and France for several years. He has made music for several short films, including "Limerence", "Hyperspace" and "Across the dreams". In addition to making music, he works with photography and has created the cover art for his albums. Today he comes to us to tell and inspire from his freelance life, and his collaborations both within different music genres and dance/performance. Bishop did his master's degree here at the faculty.
Location: Eikenes Hall
Friday 15 August - Choose an activity!
Choose an activity you want to participate in. All the workshops are open to all students at the faculty and the more people joining, the better it gets!
12.00–14.00 – Workshop dance
Workshop with Hagit Yakira.
Location: Dance studio 1302
12.00–14.00 – Workshop choir
Workshop choir with dean and conductor Harald Eikaas:
Drop the vitamins and physiotherapy session! Sing a song instead. Several international studies show that singing has an effect on both our mental and physical health!
Location: Eikenes Hall
12.00–14.00 – Jam
Jam with teachers from the jazz department, bring your instrument and join in!
Location: Hetlands Hall
Your timetable and curriculum
To access your complete schedule, you need to check under 'courses and activities' in TP. This will not be active until you have completed your semester registration.
Read more about your study programme: Music Performance master. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
11.00 Fadder (buddy) meeting on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Hetland hall Campus Bjergsted
Meet the Buddy leaders of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Remember to sign up for buddy week!
12.00–12.45 University's official opening ceremony on Campus Ullandhaug
Official semester opening ceremony.
Tuesday 12 August
12.00–13.00 Opening ceremony on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Eikenessalen
Official opening ceremony at The Faculty of Performing Arts. There will be artistic performances and welcome words.
Welcome!
13.00 Free lunch and ''meet and greet'' in the park or foyer
Where: The foyer and Bjergsted park
Free lunch for students and employees at the faculty. The event will take place outside in Bjergstedparken after the opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
11.00–12.00 Orientation meeting for all new students, in ENGLISH
Where: Eikenessalen
This is what you need to know to be a student here. What are our information channels, how do I book practice rooms, how do I find my timetable, what duties and rights do I have? The information meeting is in english and is for all new students at one year studies, Bachelor's, extention studies, PDM, MPO and incoming exchange students.
At 10.00 the same meeting will be in Norwegian.
12.15–13.00 – Information from the department of: JAZZ
IMeet both your fellow students in the Jazz department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all jazz students.
Attendance registration.
Location: Hetlands Hall
12.15–13.00 – Information from the deptartment of: CLASSICAL and CHURCH MUSIC
Meet both your fellow students in the classical department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all classical and church music students.
Attendance registration.
Location: Eikenes Hall
12.15–13.30 – Information from the department of: CONDUCTING
Meet both your fellow students in the conducting department and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all conducting students .
Attendance registration.
Location: Room 2109 in building 2
12.15–13.30 – Information from the department of: DANCE
Meet both your fellow students on the Bachelor in Dance and several of the teachers. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all students on the Bachelor in Dance.
Attendance registration.
Location: Dance studio 1302
13.15–14.00 – Information for all Masterstudents
Meet both your fellow students and your teachers in the master's program. This information meeting is for all years and all fields of study. It will provide information about the academic year that awaits you. Mandatory for all full-time and part-time students. Attendance registration.
Location: Hetland hall
19.00 – Free entrance on "Meditations on listening" in Stavanger Concert Hall
Welcome to a unique performance about new perspectives on the conductor's role and listening as an expanded concept!
PhD candidate in conducting at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Halldis Rønning, holds a magnificent concert that marks the end of her doctoral studies.
Can conducting be conceptual art? Can it be performance or dance? Through her art, she touches on themes such as mutual exchange, creative scope, agency and control. But also the conducting body as an expression and register of experience in interaction with nature or with an orchestra.
The concert is curated by Rønning and includes newly written works by Maja S. K. Ratkje, Hilmar Thordarson and Halldis Rønning, works by Arvo Pärt and Pauline Hall, as well as video art by Anne-Marthe Dyvi, Thorbjörg Jonsdottir and Halldis Rønning in collaboration with Eirik Aurlund Sæle.
Free admission, but reserve your ticket here on the concert hall's website: Meditations on listening - a creative exploration of the conductor's role - Stavanger Concert Hall
Thursday 14 August
11.00–11.45 – New student?
As a new student, it can be overwhelming to know what you are getting into. We will share some tips and good advice to succeed in the first year of study and talk about our expectations of you and the difference between being a pupil and a student. Not least, there is room for your questions. Perhaps you are wondering how to change your GP or vacuum cleaner bag, or where you can find used curriculum litterature, gigs or the university's gym. Then you should come to this event! The meeting will be in English.
Location: Hetlandssalen
The same meeting in Norwegian will take place at 10.00.
12.00–14.00 – Meet musician and producer John Derek Bishop
John Derek Bishop (aka Tortusa) is a Norwegian-American electronic musician and producer from Stavanger. Bishop uses various forms of both hardware and software for composition and live performance, such as old tape machines, modular synthesizers, samplers and a number of other tools. A cornerstone of Bishop's production is the sound and structure of the soundscape. Bishop has composed and participated in modern dance and performance shows in Norway, England and France for several years. He has made music for several short films, including "Limerence", "Hyperspace" and "Across the dreams". In addition to making music, he works with photography and has created the cover art for his albums. Today he comes to us to tell and inspire from his freelance life, and his collaborations both within different music genres and dance/performance. Bishop did his master's degree here at the faculty.
Location: Eikenes Hall
Friday 15 August - Choose an activity!
Choose an activity you want to participate in. All the workshops are open to all students at the faculty and the more people joining, the better it gets!
12.00–14.00 – Workshop dance
Workshop with Hagit Yakira.
Location: Dance studio 1302
12.00–14.00 – Workshop choir
Workshop choir with dean and conductor Harald Eikaas:
Drop the vitamins and physiotherapy session! Sing a song instead. Several international studies show that singing has an effect on both our mental and physical health!
Location: Eikenes Hall
12.00–14.00 – Jam
Jam with teachers from the jazz department, bring your instrument and join in!
Location: Hetlands Hall
Your timetable and curriculum
To access your complete schedule, you need to check under 'courses and activities' in TP. This will not be active until you have completed your semester registration.
Read more about your study programme: Extension Studies in Music Performance. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
11.00 Fadder (buddy) meeting on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Hetland hall Campus Bjergsted
Meet the Buddy leaders of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Remember to sign up for buddy week!
12.00–12.45 University's official opening ceremony on Campus Ullandhaug
Official semester opening ceremony.
Tuesday 12 August
12.00–13.00 Opening ceremony on Campus Bjergsted
Where: Eikenessalen
Official opening ceremony at The Faculty of Performing Arts. There will be artistic performances and welcome words.
Welcome!
13.00 Free lunch and ''meet and greet'' in the park or foyer
Where: The foyer and Bjergsted park
Free lunch for students and employees at the faculty. The event will take place outside in Bjergstedparken after the opening ceremony
Wednesday 13 August
11.00–12.00 Orientation meeting for all new students, in ENGLISH
Where: Eikenessalen
This is what you need to know to be a student here. What are our information channels, how do I book practice rooms, how do I find my timetable, what duties and rights do I have? The information meeting is in english and is for all new students at one year studies, Bachelor's, extention studies, PDM, MPO and incoming exchange students.
At 10.00 the same meeting will be in Norwegian.
12.15–13.00
Where: Ramsland block 8
Meet both your fellow students in musicproduction studies and your teacher. Information about the academic year that you have in store. Compulsory for all MPO students.
Attendance registration.
19.00 – Free entrance on "Meditations on listening" in Stavanger Concert Hall
Welcome to a unique performance about new perspectives on the conductor's role and listening as an expanded concept!
PhD candidate in conducting at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Halldis Rønning, holds a magnificent concert that marks the end of her doctoral studies.
Can conducting be conceptual art? Can it be performance or dance? Through her art, she touches on themes such as mutual exchange, creative scope, agency and control. But also the conducting body as an expression and register of experience in interaction with nature or with an orchestra.
The concert is curated by Rønning and includes newly written works by Maja S. K. Ratkje, Hilmar Thordarson and Halldis Rønning, works by Arvo Pärt and Pauline Hall, as well as video art by Anne-Marthe Dyvi, Thorbjörg Jonsdottir and Halldis Rønning in collaboration with Eirik Aurlund Sæle.
Free admission, but reserve your ticket here on the concert hall's website: Meditations on listening - a creative exploration of the conductor's role - Stavanger Concert Hall
Thursday 14 August
11.00–11.45 – New student?
As a new student, it can be overwhelming to know what you are getting into. We will share some tips and good advice to succeed in the first year of study and talk about our expectations of you and the difference between being a pupil and a student. Not least, there is room for your questions. Perhaps you are wondering how to change your GP or vacuum cleaner bag, or where you can find used curriculum litterature, gigs or the university's gym. Then you should come to this event! The meeting will be in English.
Location: Hetlandssalen
The same meeting in Norwegian will take place at 10.00.
12.00–14.00 – Meet musician and producer John Derek Bishop
John Derek Bishop (aka Tortusa) is a Norwegian-American electronic musician and producer from Stavanger. Bishop uses various forms of both hardware and software for composition and live performance, such as old tape machines, modular synthesizers, samplers and a number of other tools. A cornerstone of Bishop's production is the sound and structure of the soundscape. Bishop has composed and participated in modern dance and performance shows in Norway, England and France for several years. He has made music for several short films, including "Limerence", "Hyperspace" and "Across the dreams". In addition to making music, he works with photography and has created the cover art for his albums. Today he comes to us to tell and inspire from his freelance life, and his collaborations both within different music genres and dance/performance. Bishop did his master's degree here at the faculty.
Location: Eikenes Hall
Friday 15 August - Choose an activity!
Choose an activity you want to participate in. All the workshops are open to all students at the faculty and the more people joining, the better it gets!
12.00–14.00 – Workshop dance
Workshop with Hagit Yakira.
Location: Dance studio 1302
12.00–14.00 – Workshop choir
Workshop choir with dean and conductor Harald Eikaas:
Drop the vitamins and physiotherapy session! Sing a song instead. Several international studies show that singing has an effect on both our mental and physical health!
Location: Eikenes Hall
12.00–14.00 – Jam
Jam with teachers from the jazz department, bring your instrument and join in!
Location: Hetlands Hall
Your timetable and curriculum
The timetable for Music To access your complete schedule, you need to check under 'courses and activities' in TP. This will not be active until you have completed your semester registration.
Read more about your study programme: Music Production and Recording. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Science
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Biological Chemistry master.
Read more about your study programme: Biological Chemistry master. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Energy, Reservoir and Earth Sciences master.
Read more about your study programme: Energy, Reservoir and Earth Sciences master. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Monday 11 August
12.00–12.45
Official semester opening ceremony.
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Tuesday 12 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Wednesday 13 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Thursday 14 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Friday 15 August
14.00 –
Fadder event: Get to know other students!
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Mathematics and Physics master.
Read more about your study programme: Mathematics and Physics master. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.
Social Sciences
Monday August 11
12.00–12:45
Official semester opening ceremony.
Wednesday August 20
09.00–10.00
Where: Foyer Elise Ottsen-Jensens hus
- Welcome from Head of Department, Oluf Langhelle
- Welcome from Study Programme Coordinator
- Presentation of the study programme and staff
10:00–10.15
- Break
10.15–12.00
- Information from administration, the UiS library and student associations
- Students present themselves
- Sum-up and events to come
- Small lunch served at the end
Your timetable and curriculum
Timetable for Master's in Sustainability Studies - link to be added once available.
Read more about your study programme: Master's in Sustainability Studies. There you can find your courses, the timetable, and details about exams.