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Published Apr. 7, 2026 11:36 AM

A few weeks ago, Elena, Yvain, and Kaja from the Green Office at the University of Oslo attended an international summit in Konstanz organized by Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) International. It was both educational and inspiring!

Published Mar. 19, 2026 1:07 PM

Plant Based Campus UiO is part of a Nordic movement working to promote plant-based food service at universities and colleges. In order to provide food at its meetings, PBC UiO applied for funding from the Green Office and received Green Grants!

Published Feb. 17, 2026 3:58 PM

How can universities contribute meaningfully to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? We discussed this, along with other actors working for climate action, at the annual SDG-conference on February 2 and 3!

Published Nov. 23, 2025 11:30 PM

When exhibition designer Morten Engebretsen heard that the museum shop at the Natural History Museum wanted a greenhouse to free up space in the museum shop, he suggested building a greenhouse from recycled materials from previous exhibitions.

Published Nov. 4, 2024 6:54 PM

UiO's first Green Grants have been awarded! The first project is awarded to master's student Jonas B?tnes, who is researching sustainable alternatives to concrete, electricity conductors, steel and plastic. 

Published Nov. 1, 2024 9:15 AM

Week 48 marks Green Week at the University of Oslo, with a focus on sustainable consumption! Throughout the week, various events will take place, both organized by Green Office and the Municipality of Oslo as part of their Reuse Week. 

Published Oct. 14, 2024 10:32 AM

As part of UiO’s ongoing work on climate, environment, and sustainability, new solutions for secure bicycle parking are being tested at Campus Blindern. Try out the bicycle lockers and smart bicycle racks, or clean your bike at the new bicycle washing station.  

Published Sep. 23, 2024 11:14 AM

Last year it was all about the ocean, this year it's all about soils. Join us for exciting events from October 7th to October 11th during The Green Office's theme week on Soil!

Published Sep. 18, 2024 3:04 PM

The 28th of August The Green Office organised a walk around Blindern Campus with UiO's head of parks Ane Guldahl. Attendees learned a lot about Campus and the important work Landscape Services and the Estate Department at UiO do.