Previous events

Time and place: , The Green Office in the Frederikke building at Blindern

The UiO Green Office open its doors for a creative summer café with coffee and tea.

Time and place: , Rønningen

Join us for a fun and inviting night into Norwegian culture and traditions at Rønningen Folkehøyskole! You will experience Norwegian fairytales, dance, music, clothing and food, while also getting the chance to participate yourselves!

Time and place: , Blindern

Join the Green Office for a visit to the student garden and the rooftop garden on Blindern Campus!

Time and place: , Rjukan & Gaustablikk

Join us for an excursion to beautiful Telemark and experience Norwegian wildlife, mountains, lakes, history and traditional culture. We will stay for one night, and get the opportunity to hike up to Gaustatoppen, see medieval stave churches and much more. 

Time and place: , Rønningen

As an introduction to the upcoming excursion to Telemark, we invite you to a two-part movie night at Rønningen Folkehøyskole, where we will be showing The Heavy Water War series about the World War II sabotage operation at Rjukan.

(July 2, episode 1-3)

(July 3, episode 4-6)

Time and place: , Rønningen

As an introduction to the upcoming excursion to Telemark, we invite you to a two-part movie night at Rønningen Folkehøyskole, where we will be showing The Heavy Water War series about the World War II sabotage operation at Rjukan.

(July 2, episode 1-3)

(July 3, episode 4-6)

Time and place: , Tøyen hovedgård

Join us and other UiO students at the Pride Parade - Norway’s biggest celebration of love and diversity! Get the opportunity to meet other students and experience the festival of nine days ending with the Pride Parade through Oslo June 29.

Time and place: , Outside entrance of Rønningen Folkehøyskole

From Grefsenkollen you'll get one of the best views of Oslo and the Oslo fjord. Grefsenkollen is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Lillomarka.

Time and place: , University Aula, Domus Media

The official opening of International Summer School 2024 is only for registered guest. Following the opening ceremony, all ISS participants, faculty, and staff members are invited by the City of Oslo to a reception at the City Hall.

Time and place: , 2nd floor in Frederikke building ("Union café")

All ISS participants gather one last time to say farewell and celebrate ISS 2023.

Time and place: , Rønningen

The Student Council invites all ISS students to take part in the amazing International Night!

Time and place: , Kjelsås, outdoors football field

Join ISS students in a football match!

Time and place: , Nydalen T (bus stop, see map)
Time and place: , Georg Morgenstierne, Arne Næss auditorium

Get an overview of Norwegian immigration and asylum policy, from the beginning of the 20th century until the current situation.  

Time and place: , Oslo Town Hall (main entrance, Fridtjof Nansens Plass)

A walking tour of central Oslo, visiting selected cutting edge green architecture and sustainable urban planning projects.

Time and place: , Rønningen, outdoors football field

Join this frisbee event!

Time and place: , Rønningen

An evening showcasing various aspects of Norwegian culture.

Time and place: , Rønningen, outdoors football field

Join ISS students in a football match!

Time and place: , Aud. 2, Georg Sverdrups Hus

Did you know that a Norwegian took part in the American Civil war, as a colonel on the Union side? Come to the book lecture to find out more!

Time and place: , Fysikkbygningen entrance

Modernism and beyond: The Architecture of Blindern Campus. Limited spaces, registration is necessary.

Time and place: , Outside the Frederikke building at Blindern Campus

Eat lunch in the rooftop garden and learn more about sustainable student life from Green Office.

Time and place: , University Aula, Domus Media

The official opening of International Summer School 2023 is only for registered guest. Following the opening ceremony, all ISS participants, faculty, and staff members are invited by the City of Oslo to a reception at the City Hall.

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All ISS participants gather one last time to say farewell and mark the end of ISS 2022.

Time and place: , Zoom

The ISS participants gather one last time on screen for a farewell and official end of ISS 2022.

Time and place: , Sognsvann t-bane platform

Enjoy the summer feeling in the surroundings of the woods! Bring along food, something to sit on, and maybe a swimming suit?