Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Norwegian news
You are interested in what is happening all over Norway but the Aftenposten is a closed book to you? Just visit http://www.newsinenglish.no to follow the local top Norwegian news stories, in English.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
ISU Juleball, Dec 5th
Hey everyone. Today is the highlight of this semester, the Juleball. We hope to see you there and have a great time together before we all go on our Christmas holiday.
See you 8pm, G1-018 on campus.
See you 8pm, G1-018 on campus.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Nature around Kristiansand
As you probably have heard, the nature in Sørlandet (the Southern Norway) is famous for its beutiful coastline, beaches (in Hammersanden and Mandal), valleys, rivers and lakes. Below you will find some links which you will find very useful if you want to explore the areas around Kristiansand.
1. First of all, if you need any sort of advice about outdoors activities in Norway then make sure that you speak to Johne H. Westersjø from the Friluftsliv (Outdoors activities) department at the Faculty of Health and Sports. It might be also possible to borrow some of the outdoors equipment from the department.
2. Kristiansand og Opplands Turistforening. KOT office is part of the national DNT network. They arrange various trips to the mountains (hiking, skiing, climbing, paddling, cycling), and quite often to the Setesdal valley. For a small membership fee you will get discounts for lodging at the cabins in the mountains. Visit their local office in Kristiansand center and talk to them about all those various opprotinities.
3. Christiansand studentseiling. The Student Sailing Club is open for every student at the University of Agder. There is no membership fee. There are opportunities to go on local regattas. Personally, I had one of my best experiences out in the sea this spring with these guys!
4. Kristiansand roklubb. Kristiansand Rowing Club is situated on a West bank of the Otra river. You can join the club for a membership fee. For more information ask Janis Gailis who lectures at the University of Agder.
5. Bragdøya kystlag. Bragdøya is a nearby island, which is nice to go for camping. Contact them if you want to find out more about the life at the sea. It might possible to join some trips to the sea.
6. Midt-Agder Friluftsråd. Here you will find information about all the nice areas around Kristiansand which are suitable to go hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing (in winter) or sunbathing (only in summer of course!!). Ask Kjetil Fossheim if you could join some events or tours together with Norwegians, such as Grønn Løype (the Green Routes) for example.
7. Lars Verket. Lars Verket is an expert in paddling. Ask him about renting kanoyes and kayaks. He has also published a comprehensive guide about kanoying in Sørlandet (the Southern Norway) which you can buy from him or the KOT (mentioned above).
I wish you all the best of luck and exciting adventures in the nature! And if you have any questions or concerns, just ask anyone from the ISU Agder. We will be happy to help.
1. First of all, if you need any sort of advice about outdoors activities in Norway then make sure that you speak to Johne H. Westersjø from the Friluftsliv (Outdoors activities) department at the Faculty of Health and Sports. It might be also possible to borrow some of the outdoors equipment from the department.
2. Kristiansand og Opplands Turistforening. KOT office is part of the national DNT network. They arrange various trips to the mountains (hiking, skiing, climbing, paddling, cycling), and quite often to the Setesdal valley. For a small membership fee you will get discounts for lodging at the cabins in the mountains. Visit their local office in Kristiansand center and talk to them about all those various opprotinities.
3. Christiansand studentseiling. The Student Sailing Club is open for every student at the University of Agder. There is no membership fee. There are opportunities to go on local regattas. Personally, I had one of my best experiences out in the sea this spring with these guys!
4. Kristiansand roklubb. Kristiansand Rowing Club is situated on a West bank of the Otra river. You can join the club for a membership fee. For more information ask Janis Gailis who lectures at the University of Agder.
5. Bragdøya kystlag. Bragdøya is a nearby island, which is nice to go for camping. Contact them if you want to find out more about the life at the sea. It might possible to join some trips to the sea.
6. Midt-Agder Friluftsråd. Here you will find information about all the nice areas around Kristiansand which are suitable to go hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing (in winter) or sunbathing (only in summer of course!!). Ask Kjetil Fossheim if you could join some events or tours together with Norwegians, such as Grønn Løype (the Green Routes) for example.
7. Lars Verket. Lars Verket is an expert in paddling. Ask him about renting kanoyes and kayaks. He has also published a comprehensive guide about kanoying in Sørlandet (the Southern Norway) which you can buy from him or the KOT (mentioned above).
I wish you all the best of luck and exciting adventures in the nature! And if you have any questions or concerns, just ask anyone from the ISU Agder. We will be happy to help.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Friluftsliv advertisements
I thought that you might like to see those advertisements about the outdoors activities in Norway. Det er kåselig - as Norwegians like to say.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Kulturrabatt for ungdom
If you are aged between 16 and 20, you can order yourself a youth discount card (Kutur kortet) for cultural events in Vest-Agder.
You will get entry discounts to the following events, festivals, concerts and museums:
To find out how much exactly you could get discounted off the entry fee, please contact the information offices directly or write a message to the Vest-Agder Fylkeskommune here. Entry to some places with the card might be free.
To order the youth discount card (Kutur kortet) please fill in the form here and you will get is sent by post.
Sorry for those who are older than 20 :)
You will get entry discounts to the following events, festivals, concerts and museums:
- Quart (rock music festival)
- IK Start (local football team)
- Agder Teater (performances)
- Kristiansand symfoniorkester (classical music)
- Norway Rock Festival
- Opera Sør (classical music)
- Kristiansand Internashonale krikefestspill (international church festival)
- Fjellparkfestivalen i Flekkefjord (alternative music festival)
- Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (art museum, alternative movie cinema)
- Nordsjøfestivalen (international music festival)
- Vest-Agder Museet: Kristiansand (historical houses museum), Gimle Gård (botanic museum), Setesdalsbanen (trip with an old train), Flekkejord Museum, Lista Museum, Mandal Museum, Sjølingstad Museum, Bredalsholmen dokk- og fartøysenter (shipyard and ship preservation center).
To find out how much exactly you could get discounted off the entry fee, please contact the information offices directly or write a message to the Vest-Agder Fylkeskommune here. Entry to some places with the card might be free.
To order the youth discount card (Kutur kortet) please fill in the form here and you will get is sent by post.
Sorry for those who are older than 20 :)
Monday, April 27, 2009
ISU National Assembly
On Friday me, Morgan and Vladimir departed on a night train to Oslo where we attended the ISU National Assembly. There we presented the newly established ISU Agder and later the same day got officially voted in as a thirteenth ISU branch in Norway. Now ISU Agder replaced our neighbours ISU Telemark becoming the youngest branch in the country.
During the weekend we have discussed how ISU could help Norwegian student organizations to include international students in their activities. We also talked about how to improve ways for arriving international students to adapt in a new social and academic environment. On Sunday, delegates of ISU branches voted on the changes in the Constitution and Platform.
The National Assembly was organized by ISU BI. Everyone loved the modern BI campus. That is probably because we had our breakfast and lunch on a roof terrace in seventh floor.
I must say I am absolutely impressed with the people I met there. One of my best experiences this semester. Extremely recommended. We came back home with head full of fresh ideas for ISU Agder.
During the weekend we have discussed how ISU could help Norwegian student organizations to include international students in their activities. We also talked about how to improve ways for arriving international students to adapt in a new social and academic environment. On Sunday, delegates of ISU branches voted on the changes in the Constitution and Platform.
The National Assembly was organized by ISU BI. Everyone loved the modern BI campus. That is probably because we had our breakfast and lunch on a roof terrace in seventh floor.
I must say I am absolutely impressed with the people I met there. One of my best experiences this semester. Extremely recommended. We came back home with head full of fresh ideas for ISU Agder.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info session for international students
During the information session for international students which will be held on Thursday, 23 April, at 1315-1515 in B3-001 (UiA, Gimlemoen, Kristiansand) you can find out about:
1. examination procedures at UiA,
2. application procedures for our Master programmes,
3. Summer University: European Integration.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Kulturnatta
This week there will be 36 band concerts in town in total which is rather impressive. It is because of the Kulturnatta festival!
Entry to all concerts during the Kulturnatta on Saturday (25 April) is NOK 50. You will get 10 hours of music and will be able to see 29 bands in one day. Earliest performances start at 12 AM.
If you would like to voluteer for this event, send an e-mail to the project coordinator Jørgen Skauge. This is a great opportunity to get the backscene experience.
See the Krs Live calendar for details of all concerts.
Entry to all concerts during the Kulturnatta on Saturday (25 April) is NOK 50. You will get 10 hours of music and will be able to see 29 bands in one day. Earliest performances start at 12 AM.
If you would like to voluteer for this event, send an e-mail to the project coordinator Jørgen Skauge. This is a great opportunity to get the backscene experience.
See the Krs Live calendar for details of all concerts.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Easter Egg Search
The event will take place this Saturday, 11 April at 12:00pm in Odderøya. It is organized by Jenny.
For more details go to the Facebook event page.
Meeting point: Radisson Hotel
For more details go to the Facebook event page.
Meeting point: Radisson Hotel
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Kristiansand Live
Do you like listening to bands playing live? Enjoy going out in town? Yes? Then you should definitely check out Kristiansand Live. It is an online newsletter where information about all live gigs in town is published.
You will soon discover that the popular venues in town are:
Pir 6. Address: Studenthuset, Havnekvartalet.
Østsia. Address: Universitetet i Agder.
Charlies Bar. Address: Vestre Strandgate 12, 4600 Kristiansand.
På Hjørnet. Address: Vestre Strandgate 7, 4610 Kristiansand. Map: here.
Kråga. Address: Londskråga Pub, Marviksveien 2B, 4631 Kristiansand.
Midnight Cafe. Address: Vestre Strandgate 32, Kristiansand. Map: here.
Kick Scene. Address: Dronningens gate 8, 4610 Kristiansand. Map: here.
Bingen Scene. Address: Vesterveien 3, 4613 Kristiansand.
Samsen. Address: Vesterveien 2, 4613 Kristiansand.
Most of the tickets can be purchased at an entrance (kun dørsalg). Some events are free (gratis), but normally a ticket costs NOK 50, NOK 100, or NOK 200.
You can also find Kristiansand Live calendars on:
MySpace
Friday, March 27, 2009
Easter concert
The will be an Eeaster concert (Påskekonsert) in Kristiansand Domkirke on Thursday, 2 April, 19:30. It is going to be nice and cosy evening with orchestral music of Händel and Haydn.
A student ticket costs NOK 100. Tickets can be purchased online at Billettluka.
IMPORTANT: If you come 1:30 hour before a start of a concert organized by Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, you can ask for a last minute student ticket. If they will have any seats available, you only have to pay NOK 20. Please remember to bring your UiA Student ID with you.
A student ticket costs NOK 100. Tickets can be purchased online at Billettluka.
IMPORTANT: If you come 1:30 hour before a start of a concert organized by Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, you can ask for a last minute student ticket. If they will have any seats available, you only have to pay NOK 20. Please remember to bring your UiA Student ID with you.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Christiansand studentseiling
Christiansand studentseiling club invites international students (girls as well!) to join. Admission is free. There will be also a possibility to participate in sailing regatta in Kristiansand and Oslo.
If you are interested, see the facebook group here.
If you are interested, see the facebook group here.
Kristiansand Tangoklubb
Kristiansand Tangoklubb invites students to join tango classes at beginner or advanced level. If you do not have a dance partner, they will fix it up for you. Meetings are held twice a week. The student price for the whole course is NOK 200.
For more information in English click here.
For a translated website click here.
For more information in English click here.
For a translated website click here.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
UiA: classical concert
Young talents from University of Agder will perform classical music on Tuesday, 24 March, in Studentkonsert Klubben (Vestre Strandgate 8), at 19:00. Entry is free.
The music ranges from opera arias by Puccini and Verdi to Ysaye's sonata for violin solo and piano pieces by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. We will also hear music for cello and flute, all played by students who are doing, or in the spring will end, his Bachelor and Master education.
Eugene Ysaye, Sonata No. 6 in E major:
See the full program for the concert here.
The music ranges from opera arias by Puccini and Verdi to Ysaye's sonata for violin solo and piano pieces by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. We will also hear music for cello and flute, all played by students who are doing, or in the spring will end, his Bachelor and Master education.
Eugene Ysaye, Sonata No. 6 in E major:
See the full program for the concert here.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Katie Melua
This summer Katie Melua will be performing live in Kristiansand!
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Ravnedalen, Kristiansand
Tickets: Billettluka.no
Price: NOK 530
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Ravnedalen, Kristiansand
Tickets: Billettluka.no
Price: NOK 530
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Agder i Verden 2009
Students are invited to attend the conference Agder i Verden 2009 (Agder in the World 2009) on 26 March, 13:00-17:30 at the Fønix Cinema. Admission is free.
This year's main dicussion topic will be "Crisis and competition". The conference will be held in Norwegian.
After the event, there will be a concert in the evening of a Norwegian band NAME. They play a mixture of soul, rock, new wave, hip hop and 80s pop.
Please note that if you wish to attend, you should register yourself here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 19 March.
The event is organized by Mercurius (Economics student association in UiA), NHO Agder and BI Studentsamfunn.
This year's main dicussion topic will be "Crisis and competition". The conference will be held in Norwegian.
After the event, there will be a concert in the evening of a Norwegian band NAME. They play a mixture of soul, rock, new wave, hip hop and 80s pop.
Please note that if you wish to attend, you should register yourself here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 19 March.
The event is organized by Mercurius (Economics student association in UiA), NHO Agder and BI Studentsamfunn.
Venture Cup Regional Finals
Venture Cup is a business plan writing competition organized by Start Norge. The Regional Finals will be held on Thursday, 19 March, 19:30-22:00 at Sørlandet kunnskapspark. During the event teams from Bergen, Stavanger and Kristiansand will present and the winning team will be then announced.
After the event, contestants and students will be going to the Spot Club in town. On Thursays entry to the club is free.
ISU Agder would like to encourage international students who will continue their studies in UiA to form teams and participate in the competition next year.
After the event, contestants and students will be going to the Spot Club in town. On Thursays entry to the club is free.
ISU Agder would like to encourage international students who will continue their studies in UiA to form teams and participate in the competition next year.
Turbonegro
Turbonegro is playing on Saturday, 21 March, 23:00 at Havnekvartalet. This concert is one of the events organized in this year's Kultopia festival. Tickets can be purchased from Billettservice. They cost NOK 260-320.
Turbonegro (aka Turboneger in Norway) is a punk rock band from Oslo. They describe themselves as death punk.
Among the band's main influences are Black Flag, Rolling Stones, KISS, Venom, Radio Birdman, AC/DC, Iggy Pop & James Williamson, Ramones, Negazione, The Dictators and The Stooges, as well as Norwegian rock like DumDum Boys, Raga Rockers and Jokke & Valentinerne.
Thanks Igor for information.
Turbonegro (aka Turboneger in Norway) is a punk rock band from Oslo. They describe themselves as death punk.
Among the band's main influences are Black Flag, Rolling Stones, KISS, Venom, Radio Birdman, AC/DC, Iggy Pop & James Williamson, Ramones, Negazione, The Dictators and The Stooges, as well as Norwegian rock like DumDum Boys, Raga Rockers and Jokke & Valentinerne.
Thanks Igor for information.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Norwegian bands
Bertine Zetlitz - Fake Your Beauty
Di Derre - Jenter Som Kommer
Jim Stärk - Morning Song
Kaizers Orchestra - Enden Av November
Kings of Convenience - Misread
Lorraine - I feel it
Marit Larsen - Steal My Heart (2008)
Susanna and The Magical Orchestra - Love will tear us apart
Thomas Dybdahl - Adelaide
Venke Knutson - Just a Minute
STARSTRUCK - The Low Frequency In Stereo
Di Derre - Jenter Som Kommer
Jim Stärk - Morning Song
Kaizers Orchestra - Enden Av November
Kings of Convenience - Misread
Lorraine - I feel it
Marit Larsen - Steal My Heart (2008)
Susanna and The Magical Orchestra - Love will tear us apart
Thomas Dybdahl - Adelaide
Venke Knutson - Just a Minute
STARSTRUCK - The Low Frequency In Stereo
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Welcome!
Dear All,
Welcome to the ISU Agder blog. Here we will post information about events in university and in town that could be interesting to international students.
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Welcome to the ISU Agder blog. Here we will post information about events in university and in town that could be interesting to international students.
To receive FeedBurner updates about new posts in our blog, please enter your email address to the box on the right hand side menu. If you know any events that we have not yet published or would like to share your experiences (traveling, concerts, lectures, events) with others on ISU Agder blog, conctact us on Skype (see the menu) or write an email to isuagder@gmail.com.
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