Semester start for Master in Global Development, Crisis and Change
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student!
We look forward to meeting you in August.
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
For details about the study programme, go to:
Master in Global Development, Crisis and Change (about the study programme)
- solomon.k.gebremeskel@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 19 34
- siv.i.kolstad@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 11 37
August attendance and introductory meeting
Welcome to the introductory meeting for the master's programme in Global Development, Crisis and Change. We look forward to meeting you all in Kristiansand this August.
The purpose of the seminar is to provide you with the information you need to start your studies in a good way, and to start building a good learning environment. This will be an important resource for you throughout the programme. You will get to know each other, as well as the tutors, instructors and student advisors in our department.
The venue of the seminar is the University of Agder’s Campus Kristiansand. Please see the programme that will be available closer to the start of the introductory meeting.
Prior to the seminar, you will be invited to a digital attendance meeting on the 12 August, organised by student advisor Siv Iren Kolstad. Here, all students are expected to register their participation in the master's programme.
The introductory meeting (19-23 August, 2024) is in-person and obligatory for all students. The programme includes two obligatory group assignments, which are graded pass/fail. The purpose of these assignments is to introduce you to the programme’s teaching philosophy, and for the groups to get to know each other in person before starting their online collaboration.
We look forward to welcoming you to the masters’ programme, and hope we will share an inspiring week in Kristiansand in August.
Kind regards,
The Global Development, Crisis and Change staff
Semester start | 12 August
Orientation programme | 8-11 August
All international students are welcome to join the orientation programme, which consists of:
- Arrival day: 8 August
- Orientation day: 9 August
- Welcome weekend: 10-11 August
The orientation programme is arranged by the International office for all international students at UiA.
Arrival day, Orientation day and Welcome Weekend
Introductory meeting
- Time: 10:15 - 12:00
- Where: Zoom (link will be updated)
This is where you will meet your fellow students and lecturer/ student adviser. There is no teaching on this day, but rather an introductory session where we get to know each other and learn what to expect for the semester ahead.
Attendance is mandatory.
Opening ceremony
Welcome to the formal opening of the academic year on the lawn at Campus Kristiansand, Monday 12 August!
Buddy programme
UiA has a great buddy programme for new students! You will automatically become a member of a buddy group and will be contacted by a buddy already the weekend before semester start. This way, you know that someone will be there to greet you when you arrive at Campus Kristiansand on that day.
Programme: week 33 and 34
Tuesday 13 August
Course in English for new students
Get to know the systems and software you’ll need as a student.
More information about time and location will be provided.
12:30: Welcome event for all faculty students
All new students at the Faculty of Social Sciences are invited to Kristiansand Kino (Kristiansand cinema), where they will be greeted by faculty students and staff with the following programme:
- Welcome speech by Dean Leif Skiftenes Flak
- "Why does the world need Social Scientists?" 4 mini sessions by staff and former students.
- How to engage as a student - and why? Presentation of students' organisations.
- Coffee and cookies
14.30 Student activities
Information will be updated in the weeks to come.
Monday 19 August | Introductory meeting
Start-up seminar in Kristiansand with required physical attendance.
- Introduction to the programme, history of the specialisation and teaching philosophy.
- Staff, tutors and students introduce themselves. Research at the department.
- Working together offline: introduction of first group assignment
- Registration of courses.
- Dinner in the afternoon.
Tuesday 20 August
- Presentation of observation assignment
- Our development sector partners: Strømme Foundation
- Presentation of research groups: CIEM, Mobility, Culture & Gender, Future Learning Lab, Urban & Regional Planning.
- Field course: Insight from Sri Lanka
- Job prospects and employability. Exchange possibilities and partner universities.
- Introduction to second group assignment (case assignment).
Wednesday 21 August
- Working on group assignment.
- Introduction to online learning with canvas.
Thursday 22 August
- Working on group assignment.
- Introduction to the University library and academic writing including referencing.
- How to avoid plagiarism.
- Basic writing skills and AI.
Friday 23 August
- Presentation of case assignment.
- Presentation of the GENDING project and possible topics for master’s thesis.
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more
See also: Social events for students