1. Bjarne Melgaard, a retrospective – Astrup Fearnley museum
For art lovers, the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art organizes a retrospective exhibition of Bjarne Melgaard's work of the last 15 years. This retrospective exhibition is the first of a kind for the artist and gathers most of the outstanding works of the expressionist painter. The exhibition is a must-see. Bjarne Melgaard is one of the most famous Norwegian painters, in and outside Norway. His style is provocative, inspired by the norwegian black-metal music and the homosexual culture.
His means of expression are painting, installation works and video works. The exhibition takes place at the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Oslo, from Wednesday to Friday. The museum is located at Dronningensgate 4 and is open from 12:00 to 17:00. And the entrance is free.
2. Winterwalks – a guided tour of Oslo's Notting Hill
During the winter-time the Oslo Guidebureau organizes guided tours of Oslo, every day of the week. Each walk is dedicated to one part of the city. And each visit is arranged in a special way, to fit with the atmosphere of the visited area. The tour is open to everyone. The visits last about 2 hours, so that everything can be visited at a calm pace. And every guided tour ends in a caffé or a snack bar, what could be a good opportunity to meet new people or to deepen new relationships. On Fridays the visits are in Grünerlokka, the so-called Notting Hill of Oslo. They focus on the historical development of the area that is the beating heart of today's Oslo. Each guided tour costs 150 NOK, but a beverage or a snack is included in the price. For more information visit the website: www.winterwalks.no.
3. Jazz night at Herr Nielsen
On Thursday, don't miss the opportunity to listen the purest jazz of Oslo. The New Orleans Workshop Jazzclub displays the talents of its guest music bands, around jazz music from the 1920-1930s. If you are a lover of those unchanged melodies, this place is for you; the band is playing at Herr Nielsen, located at Hambros plass 5. The music starts at 8 pm. And the student price tickets are only 30 NOK.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Job Hunting - resources
If you want to join the course at the career center either visit them at Frederikke or visit their website for more information.
For information about working VISA visit the Service Center for Foreign Workers or check out the EURES website.
For information about working VISA visit the Service Center for Foreign Workers or check out the EURES website.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Pulse, 24.1.2010
1. From the 3.-7. February Parkteatret hosts the second "Human rights Human wrongs" film festival. Over the space of 5 days you can watch 25 movies on a variety of topics, with tickets costing 50 NOK for a single film or 100 NOK for a day pass. Why are we telling you now? Because Parkteatret kicks off the festival with a sneak preview next week. On wednesday the 27th 7PM you can watch "The Yes Men Fix the World" at Parkteatret, which is on Olaf Ryes Plass in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood. The idea of the "Yes men": pose as global capitalisms worst villains and say stupid things in order to humiliate them. The movie is guaranteed to be both hilariously funny and thought provoking at the same time. Tickets are 80 NOK. We hope to bring you more on the "Human Rights Human Wrongs" film festival next week, and until then check out their webpage at www.humanfilm.no.
2. Elton John once sang "Saturday night's all right for fighting". I prefer dancing. And fridays. One opportunity is "Klubb Kadanza" which takes place for the first time this friday at 8PM in Klubbscenen at Chateau Neuf. The main act is the band "Under Dogs International" which plays Balkan inspired rock music. Helping you warm up and cool down before and after the concert are the DJs from Radio Nova's very own funk show "Funkiga Timman" (Funky times?) which airs on Radio Nova every wednesday 10-11PM. As mentioned, "Klubb Kadanza" kicks off this friday at 8PM, tickets are 50NOK, 30NOK if you are a member of studentersamfundet.
3. Also on friday, the International Students Union hosts a "Semester Kick Off" party at Uglebo cafe in the Sophus Bugge Building, right in the heart of Blindern. As I am writing this, the exact program has not yet been revealed, but in a bar filled to the brim with foreign students, I am sure you will find plenty of opportunity to chat, drink, dance and flirt. Join the facebook event to keep updated, the event starts at 6PM and to the best of our knowledge is free of charge.
4. And if all you long for is to sit back on your or somebody else's couch and mellow out, you have an excellent chance already tonight. Every sunday, the Student Pub "Amatøren" in the Sogn student village hosts a movie night. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at affordable prices, but watching the movie itself is free. On the program tonight is Cameron Crowes marvelous epic "Almost Famous". Remember, it's all happening. Unfortunately, the Amatøren homepage does not say exactly when the movie is happening, but based on previous experience, I'd say around 7PM.
2. Elton John once sang "Saturday night's all right for fighting". I prefer dancing. And fridays. One opportunity is "Klubb Kadanza" which takes place for the first time this friday at 8PM in Klubbscenen at Chateau Neuf. The main act is the band "Under Dogs International" which plays Balkan inspired rock music. Helping you warm up and cool down before and after the concert are the DJs from Radio Nova's very own funk show "Funkiga Timman" (Funky times?) which airs on Radio Nova every wednesday 10-11PM. As mentioned, "Klubb Kadanza" kicks off this friday at 8PM, tickets are 50NOK, 30NOK if you are a member of studentersamfundet.
3. Also on friday, the International Students Union hosts a "Semester Kick Off" party at Uglebo cafe in the Sophus Bugge Building, right in the heart of Blindern. As I am writing this, the exact program has not yet been revealed, but in a bar filled to the brim with foreign students, I am sure you will find plenty of opportunity to chat, drink, dance and flirt. Join the facebook event to keep updated, the event starts at 6PM and to the best of our knowledge is free of charge.
4. And if all you long for is to sit back on your or somebody else's couch and mellow out, you have an excellent chance already tonight. Every sunday, the Student Pub "Amatøren" in the Sogn student village hosts a movie night. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at affordable prices, but watching the movie itself is free. On the program tonight is Cameron Crowes marvelous epic "Almost Famous". Remember, it's all happening. Unfortunately, the Amatøren homepage does not say exactly when the movie is happening, but based on previous experience, I'd say around 7PM.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Snakker ikke Norsk is recruiting!
Are you interested in working at a radio station? Do you want to bring out your inner journalist? Then you might be the man or woman for us!
Snakker ikke Norsk is looking for 2-3 new radio journalists to join our show. Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language radio programme on Radio Nova 99.3FM, the student radio station in Oslo. We operate under the motto made by foreign students for foreign students, and our show airs every sunday 10-11AM. If you are interested, come to one of Radio Novas recruitment meetings Jan 18 or Jan 26 at 7PM on Chateau Neuf!
Radio Nova is run almost entirely by volunteers, so you will not get paid! You do get an opportunity to dabble with radio and let your creativity run wild! You will also get a chance to gather useful experience with radio in particular and journalism in general - many former members of Radio Nova have ended up as professional journalists. There are no prerequisites to joining Radio Nova, except the willingness to commit 10-15 hours a week to making radio. We will teach you all you need to know, and we promise you will have lots of fun. For Snakker ikke Norsk, we expect you to have basic skills in English - but we're all foreign students, so don't set the bar too high for yourself!
If you have any questions, attend one of the recruitment meetings or shoot us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.
Snakker ikke Norsk is looking for 2-3 new radio journalists to join our show. Snakker ikke Norsk is the English language radio programme on Radio Nova 99.3FM, the student radio station in Oslo. We operate under the motto made by foreign students for foreign students, and our show airs every sunday 10-11AM. If you are interested, come to one of Radio Novas recruitment meetings Jan 18 or Jan 26 at 7PM on Chateau Neuf!
Radio Nova is run almost entirely by volunteers, so you will not get paid! You do get an opportunity to dabble with radio and let your creativity run wild! You will also get a chance to gather useful experience with radio in particular and journalism in general - many former members of Radio Nova have ended up as professional journalists. There are no prerequisites to joining Radio Nova, except the willingness to commit 10-15 hours a week to making radio. We will teach you all you need to know, and we promise you will have lots of fun. For Snakker ikke Norsk, we expect you to have basic skills in English - but we're all foreign students, so don't set the bar too high for yourself!
If you have any questions, attend one of the recruitment meetings or shoot us an email at snakkerikkenorsk@gmail.com.
Pulse, 17.1.2010
1. The International Coffee Hour is back. Every friday from 4-6PM in the library on Chateau Neuf you can enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and meet up with fellow foreign students. If you're completely lost in Oslo and know nobody, this is a good spot to start. And again, free cookies! Don't miss this opportunity.
2. If you've just arrived in Oslo and so far only heard about magical Grünerløkka with its many small shops and cafes - why not start your exploration of this neighbourhood at "The Sound of Mu". This small cafe at the lower end of Markveien is best described as avantgarde. Or a bohemian dive bar. Or an art gallery. The decor changes constantly and so do the events ranging from concerts to exhibitions. This wednesday at 8PM, "The Sound of Mu" hosts a backgammon tournament. Entry is free, how many drinks you choose to consume is up to you!
3. Finally, the snow is tedious when you have to walk through it, but quite marvelous once you put on some skis and get walking. Oslo offers a multitude of cross-country skiing opportunities with prepared and illuminated tracks. Simply grab your skis, take the T-bane to Sognsvann, Frognerseteren or any other place at the city limits, and you're good to go. If you don't have skis, you can lend one from the university in the Frederikke building, at the SIO (Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo) offices. They can also hook you up with a ski course. Renting skis is not too expensive, and then skiing is, of course, free.
2. If you've just arrived in Oslo and so far only heard about magical Grünerløkka with its many small shops and cafes - why not start your exploration of this neighbourhood at "The Sound of Mu". This small cafe at the lower end of Markveien is best described as avantgarde. Or a bohemian dive bar. Or an art gallery. The decor changes constantly and so do the events ranging from concerts to exhibitions. This wednesday at 8PM, "The Sound of Mu" hosts a backgammon tournament. Entry is free, how many drinks you choose to consume is up to you!
3. Finally, the snow is tedious when you have to walk through it, but quite marvelous once you put on some skis and get walking. Oslo offers a multitude of cross-country skiing opportunities with prepared and illuminated tracks. Simply grab your skis, take the T-bane to Sognsvann, Frognerseteren or any other place at the city limits, and you're good to go. If you don't have skis, you can lend one from the university in the Frederikke building, at the SIO (Studentsamskipnaden i Oslo) offices. They can also hook you up with a ski course. Renting skis is not too expensive, and then skiing is, of course, free.
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