Learning environment
The learning environment comprises physical, digital, organisational, educational, and psychosocial aspects that form your everyday life as a student. These factors influence your ability to acquire knowledge and are crucial for your physical and psychosocial well-being.
Speak up about the learning environment
The University of Oslo and the Faculty of Medicine depend on both your positive and negative feedback to improve our learning environment. This may include things you appreciate and would like us to do more of, or dangerous incidents, bullying, or other negative aspects of the physical or psychosocial learning environment. There are various ways to communicate your concerns to us.
Report any damages, deficiencies, or needs within our premises
- Has a room been poorly cleaned?
- Is there a light bulb out?
- Are there slippery paths outside our buildings?
- Are there technical deficiencies in any of our rooms or buildings?
- Is there anything else that requires maintenance or repair?
Student guidance
Do you need someone to talk to? You can arrange a counselling session with one of our student advisors. No issue is too small or too large.
We offer help with practical matters related to your studies, such as which books are advisable to purchase, where to find information, as well as conversations and guidance on personal matters like loneliness, motivation or anything else you may be contemplating.
Our student guidance service is confidential.
The Ombud for Students
- Do you need advice and guidance related to challenges in your study situation?
- Would you like to report something negative about the learning environment anonymously?
- Do you want more information about your rights and duties as a student or to know if your case is being handled correctly?
- The Ombud for Students is a free legal advisory service for students. The Ombud for Students is bound by confidentiality.
How do we work on the learning environment?
At the Faculty of Medicine, we offer several initiatives to create a positive learning environment for all students, and we implement actions based on student feedback.
Read more about our initiatives and actions
Here you will find information about measures we have looked at and answers to frequently asked questions.
Learning resources for students
The faculty has compiled all resources related to the learning environment, including digital and physical learning resources, booking of reading rooms and group study rooms, and an overview of the libraries.
Learning Environment Contacts
The faculty has dedicated staff responsible for addressing notifications from students and other inquiries about the learning environment. They are here for you, whether you're offering praise or criticism, or simply need someone to talk to.
- Hanne-Guro W. Aabelvik - Head of the Speak Up Office
- Amund Smidt Lysaker - Learning Environment Contact at the Speak Up Office
- Nele De Vos - Deputy Learning Environment Contact at the Speak Up Office
Join a Student Society
Through the university's society life, you can pursue your hobbies and form new friendships.
Get Involved in Student Politics
By engaging in student politics, you participate in shaping the future of the university.