General information
The following section can be read prior to arrival.
The administration and reception desk ("Ekspedisjonen")
You are very welcome to visit the reception desk ("Ekspedisjonen") or someone else in the Administration if you have questions concerning any topics liste on this webpage.
- Reception desk opening hours and contact information
- People in the administration (mainly located at the ground floor in Kristine Bonnevies hus)
- Map and opening hours for Kristine Bonnevies hus
Access card, office key
Upon arrival: The "Ekspedisjonen" can advise you on where to pick up your office keys and ID & Access card.
Upon departure: Remember to return the office key and access card when your stay has ended.
Publishing scientific papers
It is important to state your affiliation correctly in all of your publications. When relevant, this means including the information: Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo (the phrase 'University of Oslo' must appear on the publication). If possible, we recommend also stating the name of your IBV section. If you want IBV to get credit for your publication, the affiliation must be given as a regular affiliation, not only "Current address..." or similar.
Social media
Stay up-to-date by frequently checking the IBV News and events pages. We also recommend following IBV on Facebook and Twitter!
Internet access
The wireless network at UiO is called Eduroam (more information). The network requires you to log in with either:
- username (include @uio.no after your username) and password from UiO
- username and password from another institution affiliated with Eduroam
- username and password you get as a guest or conference participant
HSE: Health, security and the environment
Make sure that you have read the information included in the Procedure for general HSE training at IBV (containing important information on asbestos in the walls and heavy metals in some old laboratory faucets). Familiarize yourself with the HSE-work environment regulations for IBV and get in touch with the HSE responsible person (HMS-i) at your section if needed.
If your research project involves work in a lab, there are mandatory qualification. See the "Local procedure for health and safety training and access at IBV (lab and field work)" or ask the HMS-I in your section.
If your research project involves working with research animals you have to formally be qualified to carry out testing on animals, Category C. If you do not have such qualification, you have to take the course. studieinfo@ibv.uio.no
A place to stay
International staff and guests can apply for student or researcher housing through the University. The minimum rent period is two months and the maximum is 12 months. Please read the Information for students and guest researchers. There is usually a long waiting list. Also check the private accommodation bulletin board. To look for apartments at the private marked, the most used website is finn.no. A standard Tenancy agreement (an agreement that regulates the tenant's and the landlord's rights and obligations in the tenancy) in English can be found here: forbrukerradet.no.
- UiO accommodation for international researchers and staff
- UiO student housing
- Bulletin board for private housing
- Private marked: finn.no (external website)
- Standard tenancy agreement (external website)