International Students’ Union (ISU) - Ås, UMB

10/05/2013

Dear friends,
Those who missed our event and those who are interested in watching again the ISU seminar, "Why is Africa (still) poor? Breaking myths, building structural change" program videos are up there in YouTube!
Please check it out!
Thank you,
ISU

http://africapoor.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/seminar-videos-and-presentations/

Hello! We are very pleased to inform you that the videos* of the whole seminar (speakers, questions and debate) plus the presentations are now available here to watch and download. So please go to ...

08/05/2013

Hello peeps,
Hope you all are enjoying the wonderful weather!
This message is for all who are living at SiAS premises.
If you have any problems/ complaints regarding living at SiAS, please comment or personal message me! ISU is having a meeting with the university welfare officer and SiAS. So I would much appreciate if you could let us know your opinions!
Thanks,
Dewruk - ISU

03/05/2013

Guys, there had been a survey which we weren't aware of. However, they've made their conclusion according to the results, from whenever the places they conducted this survey. Comments are appreciated!

http://sciencenordic.com/international-students-happy-studies-norway

Prices are high and sunny days are few, but quality education and research are the reasons why international students choose Norway as their study destination.

01/05/2013

Guys,
Thanks a lot for taking part in our seminar "Why is Africa (still) poor?". Our brother Javier & Charlotte were the pepeople behind the stage who did everything in organizing with the help of Julia, Inga and Tina. Thanks for the tremendous work guys. Almost 100 people were there in the auditorium. Deputy rector appraised ISU's efforts - and she even reminded the success of International Food Festival. Thanks again for those who took part in our seminar, thanks for those who helped us in arranging the place and we look forward to see you guys at the ISU- Farewell dinner! Ps: The video of the seminar will be soon out - so you can watch it online! ;)
Cheers!!!

21/04/2013

Guys!
The Norwegian Minister of International Development,
Heikki E. Holmås, will be on campus on tomorrow - Monday 22 April 2013.

A Lunch debate:
Fair distribution: A new paradigm for Norway's development policy?
Monday 22 April, 12.15 - 13.45
Festsalen, Clock Building, 2nd floor
Sandwich lunch in Hjerterommet (one floor below) from 12.00
The Minister will present the White Paper No 25 (2012-13) 'Sharing for prosperity:
Promoting democracy, fair distribution and growth in development policy'
Press release:
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/ud/press/news/2013/paper_fairdistribution.html?id=721579
Summary and table of contents:
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/ud/documents/propositions-and-reports/reports-to-the-storting/2012-2013/meld-st-25-20122013-2.html?id=723060
Full text (in Norwegian):
http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/ud/dok/regpubl/stmeld/2012-2013/meld-st-25-20122013.html?id=721514
Programme (12.15-13.45)
Introduction by Heikki E. Holmås, Minister of International Development,
followed by discussion with:
- Liv Tørres, Secretary General, Norwegian People's Aid
- Ruth Haug, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor, UMB
Questions and discussion.
Moderator: Poul Wisborg, Head of Department, Department of International Environment
and Development Studies, Noragric, UMB

Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås has launched the white paper "Sharing for prosperity: Promoting democracy, fair distribution and growth in development policy". The Government is presenting a range of new measures to be used...

15/04/2013

Dear friends,
ISU would like to say a biiiig thanks for,
#01 : Those who cooked Delicious food!!!!
#02 : All the volunteers who helped for the setup!!!
#03 : All who attended our event today...
Cheers!!!
ISU-UMB

12/04/2013

Dear all,
ISU has emailed all the cooking teams information.
Please check your email, read it carefully and 'forward' it to all your teammates! Please! All the best with the cooking -
Top 3 teams will get cool prizes!!! and the volunteers who emailed to [email protected] will also get acknowledged by ISU! ;)
Cheers!!!!

08/04/2013

The ISU is looking for the volunteers to help the upcoming event "Food Festival" on 15th April, Aud max.Volunteers will have to be there from 16.00-21.00(flexible) on the event day.There will be no stress and everybody will have time for breaks and enjoy the food during the event.Your help will be highly appreciated and acknowledge by the ISU. Come join us by sending email to [email protected] .Thanks :)

02/04/2013

Wondering what to do this summer? Keen on learning about sustainability whilst meeting new students from Europe? Join the Erasmus Intensive Programme (EIP) in Prague, Poland from the 5th - 22nd of June! The EIP is a collaboration effort between 14 universities from 8 different countries, and will focus on sustainable management of polluted areas in Europe. This 5 ECTS course covers most expenses, including transport, accommodation and meals. As a former EIP-student I highly recommended the adventure, so sign up today! The deadline is FRIDAY 5th April. Please see the website and page for more details:

http://www.pollution-europe.eu/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/252137250137/

All relevant information and instructions related to the EIP will be posted here over the coming weeks, so please bookmark us and check back regularly for update.”

11/03/2013

Dear International Students,
If you are planning to apply for SiAS housing for next semester/year- today is the last date to apply. Please go to boligtorget account and submit your application or go to SiAS office and do it manually if they have anything as such... ;)
Contact SiAS if you have questions/Problems 64 96 63 00
Cheers,
Dewruk ISU !

04/03/2013

Hello good people!
An important message for those who are willing to stay at Pentagon or on campus housing with SiAS for next semester/year. YOU MUST APPLY for a NEW HOUSING CONTRACT before the 11th of March 8am, which is next week! If you have questions or concerns regarding the application portal immediately contact SiAS and make sure your name is in the waiting list.
Cheers,
ISU

27/02/2013

Hey ! Guys , ISU have started renting Ice Skates. It costs 25 NOK per week with 100 NOK deposit (refundable) Please to come to ISU office to collect the skates.Thursday 16.30-17.30 and meet Kristin Pedersen.