Welcome ceremony
A new academic year at the University of Bergen is about to begin, and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the start of the semester at this year’s Welcome Ceremony.
At the Welcome Ceremony, we celebrate the beginning of a new academic year with our new and continuing students, as well as our staff.
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the ceremony.
Practical information
This year’s ceremony will take place at Muséplass on Monday, 10 August at 10:00, with an introduction from UiB students from 09:45. The ceremony is open to everyone.
The venue opens for admission at 09:00, and we recommend arriving well in advance of the ceremony start at 09:45. Dress according to the weather. Umbrellas may obstruct the view for others and create crowding. Therefore, you will not be able to bring your umbrella to the venue. We recommend waterproof clothing instead, if needed.
Programme
- Introduction with UiB students
- Opening – Academic procession. The Student Choral Society and Arme Riddere perform Gaudeamus igitur.
- Address by the Rector, Margareth Hagen
- Address by the Minister of Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland
- Musical performance by the student choirs BLAK, Sirenene and Bergens Kvinnelige Studentersangforening
- Address by the Student Union President, Fillip Rønning Jakobsen
- Address by the Mayor of Bergen, Marit Warncke
- Musical performance by the student choirs BLAK, Sirenene and Bergens Kvinnelige Studentersangforening