– The explosion did not happen on our premises, but today's exams have been cancelled. The students who were present were evacuated together with staff. None of our students or staff were physically injured in the incident, but it was probably perceived as dramatic by several of them, says Hanna Ekeli, Director of Academic Affairs at the University of Oslo.
Students who had their exam interrupted by the explosion can sit it again Friday this week. They will receive information about this from their faculties.
Around 500 candidates are to sit their exams in the next 14 days.
– Exams the next 14 days will be conducted as normal. Students will receive information from their faculties about this as well, says Ekeli.
For those who were present during the explosion and need someone to talk to:
Oslo municipality has a 24-hour phone line for people in crisis and their relatives. Call 23 48 70 90.
See also regular services at the university:
- SiOHealth - SiO
- Occupational health services – For employees – University of Oslo
- The University Chaplaincy
- The humanist university chaplain