Introduction and Orientation
Getting to know each other: Join in and meet your new colleagues while getting familiar with the campus.
Social spaces and events: At UiA, you can choose from a variety of activities, social events, and other benefits that contribute to an active daily life. Read more about staff welfare and benefits here.
Courses in the Competence Portal: Log in via Feide using your Feide credentials (UiA username) and register for the mandatory courses:
- Privacy course for UiA employees
- Information security course for UiA employees
- About sexual harassment in academia
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) course for employees
At sikresiden.no, you’ll find preventive training and advice on what to do in an emergency situation.
Technology and systems
Computer equipment: Your office PC should be ready for use when you arrive. Refer to your welcome email for login instructions or visit our website for guidance on how to log in.
Phone: If you have a permanent position of at least 21% or a temporary position of at least 50% for a minimum of six months, you may order a mobile phone through UiA. Read more about mobile phone access.
Wi-Fi – wireless network: Eduroam is the wireless network used at UiA. Connect using your username@uia.no and your chosen password. Eduroam also provides access to the internet and various services and licences at educational institutions and airports worldwide. Read more about connecting to eduroam.
Intranet: Familiarize yourself with the staff pages, including how to find people and resources you’ll need for your role.
Teams and Office 365: Download and get to know Teams and Office 365.
Administrative tasks
Registration in DFØ: You will receive an introduction to the DFØ system, which is used for travel expense claims, holiday registration, and timesheets (the latter applies to technical/administrative positions). Please register necessary information such as next of kin and children.
Courses in the Competence Portal: Sign up for the mandatory courses. The following courses are compulsory:
- Privacy course for UiA employees
- Information security course for UiA employees
- About sexual harassment in academia
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) course for employees
Staff profile: All employees at UiA have their own profile on uia.no. Here, you can present your background and experience, areas of responsibility, and research (for academic staff). An up-to-date profile helps others know if you're the right person to contact. Here's how to update your staff profile.
Email signature: A professional UiA email signature helps strengthen UiA’s identity as the sender. Learn more about creating your email signature.
Office nameplate/door sign: Print your own nameplate with your details to make it easier for visitors to see who sits where. Templates for the different signs are available near the bottom of the intranet page for PowerPoint and Office templates.
Multiple employments outside UiA? Please register any secondary employment.
Staff card/access card: The staff card functions as an access key for buildings and rooms, as ID, and as a library card at the University Library. It can also be used for printing, copying, and scanning. Find out how to order your staff card.
Parking: Find information about parking facilities at the Kristiansand and Grimstad campuses.
Follow-up during the first six months
Professional mentor: You may be assigned a professional mentor to guide you during your first six months to help you get off to a good start. You can read more about the mentoring scheme for new employees here.
Follow-up meetings: You and your line manager will have regular discussions about expectations and progress before your probation period ends.