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Welcome to the official semester opening at the University of Stavanger 2024! This year is particularly special as the university celebrates its 20th anniversary. This occasion will be marked with inspirational speeches from, among others, Rector Klaus Mohn, concert, and the Head of the Fadderfestivalen (Mentor Festival) will also welcome you to a new and exciting year!

Semester opening

Studying is about more than just study techniques and recipes. In the show "Alene Hjemmefra," Linn Eielsen, creator of the comic strip L-innsikt, takes you through everything you need to know before and after moving out. Expect tips on lighting, dating, ukuleles, and much more!

Akademika will sell Linnsikt's newest book, where you will be able to buy and get a signature from Linnsikt!

Talk by Linnsikt

Are you ready for your first evening as a student in Stavanger? Fadderlandsbyen offers the first evening with good tunes, good food and a great atmosphere! We are opening the festival area as a gathering point for all students, where you can meet new people, enjoy delicious food from foodtrucks, and sing allong to well- known songs allong stavangers best live music preformer Goggen! 

Live Music with Goggen

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Explore the Opportunities the Stavanger Region Has to Offer!

The opportunities are many, and there’s so much you can get involved in while you’re a student. Meet over 50 organizations, companies, and student organizations from the region (see the full list at the bottom of the page). Rumor has it that they’ve brought lots of fun and goodies for the students.

 On stage: Musical performance by artist Emilie Eie; Welcome speech; Panel discussion with Espen Knoph from Utopia, Helene Gram from the "Hei student" project, Kristina Renberg from SIS, and artist Izabell.

 On stage: Musical performance by artist Pasco Laiine & Michael Holm from Fiskepiren shares insights on creating opportunities for oneself. Prize giveaway where everyone has a chance to win.

Get to know the student community in Stavanger better and discover what Stavanger has to offer you.

 Here, you can find your student organization and make valuable connections for jobs and internships. Throughout the event, we’ll have 

 to create a great atmosphere in the venue.

At the end of the event, there will be a raffle among the participants. There are eight 

!!! Each winner will receive a gift card for a large 

. You must be present during the prize draw to win.

Follow the exciting panel discussion with 

 from the "Hei student" project and Stavanger municipality, 

. They will debate the opportunities in the Stavanger region and 

Be inspired by Michael Holm as he shares his experiences and tips on creating opportunities for oneself.

 Michael studied at the School of Hotel Management, has been the general manager at several hotels, and is currently the general manager at Fiskepiren.

This is your chance to build valuable networks, create your own opportunities, and find inspiration!

Meet these following organizations and businesses:

 
Atea, Blue Cross Norway, ECIU, Equinor, Fishbones, Follies teater, Helse Vest, Hiimsmoenstiftelsen, Jernaldergården, Jæder, Jærmuseet, Kirkens SOS, Kreftforeningen, LO, Museum i Stavanger (MUST), NIMA, Norsk Bolig- og Byplanforening (BOBY), NOS technology, Petroleum museum, ONS Young, PacuraMed, PwC, Spire, Stavanger Aftenblad, Stavanger Impro, Roller Derby Klubb, Stendi, Tallships Race 2026, Tou scene, TV Vest, Vår Energi.




Børsklubben UIS, Econa UiS, Ex Libris, Film og Spill Studentorganisasjon, Film og Spill Studentorganisasjon, ION Racing UIS, Lærerstudentene UiS med Utdanningsforbundet, Mauka Makai, NITO, Parasjuk, SAIH Stavanger, Stavanger Studentsangforening, Studentkapitalen, Tekna, TekNat Listen, UiS Aerospace, UiS Elektronikklubb, UiS Karriereveiledning, UiS Idrett, UiS Subsea.

Opportunity hub

Explore Vitenfabrikken, an exciting combination of museum and science center in the heart of downtown Sandnes. During the Fadderfestival (Mentor Festival), you'll enjoy free admission, and experience interactive exhibitions covering everything from natural science and mathematics to energy and astronomy. Vitenfabrikken is the perfect place to explore, learn, and find new inspiration – a fun break during the busy Fadderfestival (Mentor Program). Go there alone or with your group, and experience a world of knowledge and fun together!

Are you a student with children? Children also get free entry when you show your Fadder wristband.

Discover the Science Factory in Sandnes (Jaermuseum)

Explore our eleven fascinating museums, covering everything from natural and cultural history to modern art and maritime heritage. As a student, you get free admission to all our museums, including Stavanger Art Museum, Stavanger Maritime Museum, Utstein Abbey, Stavanger Museum, IDDIS Norwegian Printing Museum, Norwegian Canning Museum, Breidablikk, and Ledaal. Visit us for a relaxing break during orientation week. Welcome to a diverse and inclusive museum experience!

Visit the museums in Stavanger (MUST)

Are you curious about how the oil and gas industry has shaped Norway? The Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger offers you an unique opportunity to explore the history, technology, and environmental aspects of this fascinating industry. The museum presents exciting exhibits that provide a deeper understanding of Norway's most important industry. There is much to learn about technology, economics, geology, and environmental science. No matter what you study, a visit to the Norwegian Petroleum Museum will be both educational and inspiring.

Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum

During the Fadderfestival (Mentor Festival), you'll get free admission to Vitengarden, an exciting science center that combines learning and fun. Explore interactive exhibits and experiments regarding natural science, technology, and sustainability. Whether you're interested in astronomy, biology, or environmental conservation, Vitengarden offers practical experience and inspiration. Take a break and enjoy some exploration at Vitengarden – definitely worth a visit!

Discover Vitengarden at Naerboe (Jaermuseum)

I 2020 ble Geir Aker et fenomen over natta da han dukket opp i publikumssuksessen “Kompani Lauritzen”. Som kompaniets Fenrik ledet han deltakerne gjennom programmet med disiplin, tydelighet og en stødig hånd. Denne kunnskapen lar seg overføre fra det militære til det sivile – disiplin, mestring og utvikling er noen av favoritt-temaene til Geir Aker, og han elsker å formidle dette i sine foredrag

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Stavanger Camping is pleased to invite your fadder-group to Mini-Golf! This activity is a great ice-breaker and a great oppotunity to get to know each other better, while aiming for victory as the mini golf champion in the fadder group

Minigolf (1)

Gather the entire fadder group for "Fangene på Fortet"! Here you go through several rooms that offer diffrent challenges, everything from physchal activity to brain traning. It is a great opportunity to build relationships when you as a team or two have to work togheter to overcome the tasks! There is a limit of 50 persons, so here you have to be the first to come! 

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Lucky Bowl stands for Bowling! You can sign up your fadder group for a couple of nice rounds of bowling, shoe rental is covered, each lane contains 6 participants, so here you have to sign up first to get a spot! And possibly hit a strike or two. Its a great opportunity to bulid relations within the group and have fun! NB you only have 2 hours on the course 

Bowling (1)- EN

Want to show off your billiards skills to the whole faddergroup? Inside Stavanger brings you billiard, good background tunes that you can enjoy while having social friendly competition in the group, and find out who is the best in the sport! NB: After you have registered, you only have 2 hours with the activity in the time period 

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Are you ready to challenge the Fadder Group in an exciting and social game? Sign up for shuffleboard and create an unforgettable atmosphere filled with laughter, competition and atmosphere! NB there are only 2 hours you have the reservation after registration

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Stavanger Camping offers Karaoke! Are your fadder group ready to sing at the top of their lungs? With its premium karaoke rooms, this is an activity that takes memories to new heights! NB: After you have registered, you only have 2 hours of the activity in the time frame

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Comedy Bros features Ahmed Mamow and Nathaniel Otterson, who are a dynamic duo of talents who understand student life. That is why they have set up a standup show that is tailored especially for students. Being a student can be demaning at times, but this show is focused on spreading extra joy and laughter to students! 

Komiker bros- EN 

Minigolf (2)-EN

Bowling (2)- EN

Biilliard (2)-EN

Are you ready to challenge your Faddergroup in an exciting and social game? Sign up for shuffleboard and create an unforgettable atmosphere filled with laughter, competition and atmosphere! NB there are only 2 hours you have the reservation after registration

Shuffle board (2)-EN

Karaoke( 2)-EN

Folken in Stavanger invites you to a quiz! Gather your fadder group and bring all the knowledge you have built up over the years and who knows? Mabye its your fadder group that takes prizes home? 

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Werners Dilemma is pleased to invite you to music bingo! Here you compete for prizes while you recognize songs and artists. It wil be an evening full of music and good atmosphere! To participate: There is NOK 30 for each bingo board, paid with VIPPS. You can buy as many boards as you want to improve your chances of winning! The money for all the boards wil be distibuted as a prize at the bingo! - To parcipate you vipps to Wereners Dilemma on the spot 

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The most exciting event of the year awaits you and your faddergroup! We invite you to an unforgettable day of surfing lessons in the water! This is your chance to learn to surf or perfect your skills. Meeting wil be at Tappetårnet (Look at adress) where you wil be picked up by buss to the beach! There are limited spots!

Note! This event requires a deposit on 50 NOK upon registration, which you will get refunded upon attendance. The deposit is paid either by tip or in cash. More information will be presented in the registration form.

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Join an exciting e-bike tour and discover what Stavanger has to offer! We organize a guided bike tour through some of Stavanger's most famous streets. Experience this fantastic student city from the bike seat and see what it has to offer. E-bikes make the tour easy and accessible for everyone, regardless of health condition. 

The tour lasts less than an hour, starting at the University of Stavanger (UiS) and ending in the heart of Stavanger city center. 

!! Please bring your own helmet. Remember, you are safer with helmet.

Registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeJ4A2kd2LY4Xc85O6YggSJ3hd8ufNC7-xrKFqeMtIiWYt0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Guided city bikeride 

Gather the entire fadder group for "Fangene på Fortet"! Here you go through several rooms that offer diffrent challenges, everything from physchal activity to brain traning. It is a great opportunity to build relationships when you as a team or two have to work tougheter to overcome the tasks! There is a limit op 100 persons, so here you have to be the first to sign up! 

Fangene På Fortet-Drop In

Pubrun is back! Is this your first time in Stavanger? And you want to get to know better what this great student city has to offer? Fear not! From 15:00-21:00 you get a taste of Stavangers best pubs and nightclubs that students frequently flock to, activities that bring together fadder groups and create good memories! This is the ID 20+ route, which means that this is suitable for those who have turned 20+! There is a lunch break along so you can buy some food. Registration is via a link and there is a limited number of participants who can join, each group consists of 20 people, more info to come! 

Pubrun ID 20+(3)

Pubrun is back! Is this your first time in Stavanger? And you want to get to know better what this great student city has to offer? Fear not! From 15:00-21:00 you get a taste of Stavangers best pubs and nightclubs that students frequently flock to, activities that bring together fadder groups and create good memories! This is the ID 18 route, which means that this is suitable for those who have not yet turned 20! There is a lunch break along so you can buy some food. Registration is via a link and there is a limited number of participants who can join, each group consists of 20 people, more info to come! 

Pubrun ID 18+(2)

Pubrun ID 20(1)

Pubrun ID 18+(1)

Pubrun ID 20+(2)

SIGN UP closed. Remaining places are DROP IN

Join us in NITO and UiS Boardgames for a social boardgame night for old and new students! There will be games, new friends and FREE Pizza!

We bring a ton of games, so everyone can play something they like, you just bring your friends – your faddergroup – or just yourself.

Everyone is welcome, no matter what you study, so come at whatever time that fits for you, and come and go as you like.

Sign up in the attached form if you want some of that piiiizzaaa.

We are excited to see as many as possible at this cooperation event between UiS Boardgames and NITO.

Boardgamenight + FREE PIZZA

Are you ready to challenge the Fadder Group in an exxciting and social game? Sign up for shuffleboard and create an unforgettable atmosphere filled with laughter, competition and atmosphere! NB there are only 2 hours you have the reservation after registration

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Bootcamp at Folken with nightclub vibes and awesome beats

Instructors from SiS Sports Center: Sara, Elise, and Sandra

Open to everyone over 16 years old

Sign up here (free)

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The most exciting event of the year awaits you and your fadder group! We invite you to an unforgettable day of surfing lessons in the water! This is your chance to learn to surf or perfect your skills. Meeting will be at TT at 13:00 (Look at address) where you will be picked up by buss 13:30 to the beach! There are limited spots!

Gather the entire fadder group for the Fange på Fortet! Here you go through several rooms that offer diffrent challenges, everything from physchal activity to brain traning. It is a great opportunity to build relationships when you as a team or two have to work tougheter to overcome the tasks! There is a limit op 100 persons, so here you have to be the first to sign up! 

Fangene På Fortet Drop In

Pubrun ID 20+(1)

Stavanger Camping is pleased to invite your fadder-group to Mini-Golf! This activity is a great ice-breaker and a great opportunity to get to know each other better, while aiming for victory as the mini golf champion in the fadder group

Sign up closed. Remaining places via DROP IN

Minigolf (1) 

Are you new in town and interested in finding a congregation? Or are you perhaps in the situation that you have already been in Stavanger for one or more years without quite finding your way into the church landscape? The student priest invites you to a Church Crawl where you can join a tour of a selection of the congregations that have offers for students in Stavanger. You will also have the opportunity to get to know others in the same situation as yourself. It starts outside Studentenes Hus at Ullandhaug and ends in the center of Stavanger.

Church Crawl

Minigolf (2)

Are you ready to challenge the Faddergroup in an exciting and social game? Sign up for shuffleboard and create an unforgettable atmosphere filled with laughter, competition and atmosphere! NB there are only 2 hours you have the reservation after registration

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We open the festival area for our second concert with a performance by DJ Kruger followed by Nico & Vinz! It wil be an evening with lots of singing, dancing, good vibes of all kinds of songs and its guaranteed to be something you dont want to miss out! Am I Wrong? 

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DJ Kruger is ready to start this legendary evening, with all his dj skills it is a guarantee that you wil want to sing and dance to the songs that are played! 

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Ready for an unforgettable night at Fadder Festivalen 2024? We proudly present the amazing duo Nico & Vinz! These guys hit you right in the feels with their catchy tunes like «Am I Wrong» and «In Your Arms» With a unique blend of pop and African rhythms, they’re ready to set the dance floor on fire and give you a night you won’t forget! Don’t miss the chance to experience Nico & Vinz live on stage in the fadder village Thursday 15.08!

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The Fadder board invites everyone in the fadder festival to the official afterparty at Old Irish! There will be a DJ, the venue is reserved for you and your fadder group and its ID 18+! At the enterance you only have to show your fadder bracelet , you have to proivide for the wardrobe yourself. We look forward to ending this wonderful evening in one of Stavangers most renowned bulidngs! There wil be singing, dancing and lots of good memories to be made! 

Official Fadder-Afterparty ID18+ -EN

Join us for a free improv workshop in "Grottene" on Friday the 16th from 14:00 to 15:30! No experience necessary. It doesn't matter if you've never done improv before. The workshop is open to all students.

Improv theater, often called "impro," is a form of creativity where we create scenes, play games, and where failing is the best part. Improv is not only fun; it's also a fantastic way to meet new people, be creative, and have a great time.

Remember! We hold weekly workshops on Mondays in "Grottene," which are free and give you the chance to participate in a variety of exciting exercises and activities, as well as take part in future shows if you love being on stage! Find out more about us here: 

Impro-workshop med Stavanger impro

Marco Elsafadi came to norway in 1987 and played for the Norwegian national basketball team. He founded the organization New Page in 2002 to help disadvanted youth. He won "Mesterens Mester" in 2014. Maco has also been the host of the TV2 programs "De bortførte barna" and "Hvem bryr seg". He has recived several awards, including "Rolemodel of the Year" in 2006, and delivers around 250 lecutres annualy on topics such as motivation and collaboration

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The fadder board invites you and your fadder group to music bingo before Mari-Bella takes stage at Stavangers best concert venue! There wil be well-known songs, sing-allongs, dancing, and a good atomsphere with handsome prizes you can also win! Theme wil be announced on Instagram. There are limited places!

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18-year-old Mari Bella (aka Mari Eriksen Bølla from Bryne) has always loved to sing, and loves to stand on a stage and perform in front of an audience. At the age of 15, she was the youngest ever winner of Idol Norway in 2020. It opened new doors, and since then Mari has worked dedicatedly to develop as an artist and songwriter. In 2021, she was signed to the record company Sony Music. 2022 she participated in MGP, and after this she has been listed on national, and even international, radio with every release. Mari is a sought-after guest on radio and TV programmes, whether singing or speaking. She is also popular on social media, and earlier in 2023 she was invited to play herself in the Norwegian TikTok phenomenon "Toxic"

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We invite you to an alcohol-free barbecue with free burgers in the Mentor Village (Fadderlandsbyen), where we also set up family-friendly competitions. The event is open to all mentors and mentees, as well as their children! So, if you have children, bring them along! If you’ve been working all week, come and join us now! If you are one of our international students looking to meet other international students – come along! This event is meant to be alcohol-free and low-threshold for everyone, and we hope you will join us! If the weather does not play by our side, we'll gather inside the festival tent.

Free Burgers and family-friendly competitions

Gather your Fadder group and join the football tournament on the artificial turf field! We will play 5 vs. 5 with futsal rules. There’s a prize for the winners!

Bring your cheer squad and good vibes, and we'll meet for friendly matches at 4:00 PM.

Registration should be sent by a team leader to leder@uisi.no by FRIDAY AT 12:00 PM. There is room for a maximum of 8 teams. It's FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Football tournament

We open the festival area our third and last concert with a performance by the DJ duo Akast followed by Madcon! It will be a night for the history books! With lots of singing, dancing, a good atmosphere and the most memorable ending for the fadder festival in 2024

The DJ duo AKAST delivered a completely unique show when they played at the fadder festival last year and we are very happy to have them at this year's festival as well! With their electric presence on stage, Sondre Solberg and Sondre Dragset have a connection with the audience that few can match! Everything from good sing-along songs, atmosphere, EDM, to pure chaos is on the agenda when they warm up for Madcon!

Akast-EN

We are incredibly proud to have Madcon on stage! This iconic duo has delivered hits like "Beggin'" and "Glow," and they really know how to create a night for the books. Madcon combines hip-hop, pop and R&B in a way that always gets the audience jumping and singing along. Get ready for an evening full of energy and unforgettable moments. You don't want to miss this!

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The preikestolen hike is a well-known tradition that fadder wants to continue! When you are first in Stavanger, it is recommended to take this trip as Preikestolen is one of the most famous mountains in all of Norway and the trip offers a nice and natural atmosphere away from the big city

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After a wonderful, social and fun week with a lot of different events, concerts etc., we want to offer the ultimate Sunday feeling by having booked a whole cinema hall for you! If you have children you are welcome to take them with you.

Sign up is required as places are limited.

The movie will be shown in english with norwegian subtitles

Fadder-Cinema 'Despicable Me 4'

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Housing

Sports centre

Health

Café

Support

Events

SiS-huset

Services

For all events, you must have a valid student ID and a 


New events are posted regularly, so stay tuned! :)

Eventene er enten gratis eller med studentrabatt for alle studenter i regionen.
Husk gyldig studentbevis og legitimasjon.
Nye arrangementer blir lagt ut fortløpende.

Registration for events takes place during the festival. Read more in the

. All nightlife events are ID 18 unless otherwise stated. Remember

Påmelding til eventer skjer under festivalen. Les mer i

.
Alle utelivseventer er ID 18 med mindre annet er oppgitt. Husk

Wednesday

Discover Vitengarden at Naerboe (Jaermuseum)

Visit the Norwegian Petroleum Museum

Visit the museums in Stavanger (MUST)

Discover the Science Factory in Sandnes (Jaermuseum)

Surfing-EN

Guided city bikeride

Fangene På Fortet-Drop In

Pubrun ID 20+(3)

Pubrun ID 18+(2)

Pubrun ID 20(1)

Pubrun ID 18+(1)

Pubrun ID 20+(2)

Minigolf (1)

Bowling (1)- EN

Billiard (1)-EN

Shuffleboard (1)-EN

Karaoke (1)-EN

Boardgamenight + FREE PIZZA

Minigolf (2)-EN

Bowling (2)- EN

Biilliard (2)-EN

Shuffleboard (2)-EN

Karaoke( 2)-EN

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