The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – the key to a future society of knowledge

The University of Oslo 1811: the University was established 1813: 7 professors and 18 students 1852: the central buildings by Karl Johan were completed 1931: the first building at Blindern was completed (the Pharmacy building)

Strategic plan 2020 UiO is strengthening it’s international position as a leading university within research through close collaboration between research, education, communication and innovation.

UiO – from Beijing to Svalbard The Norwegian Institute in Rome The Norwegian Institute in Athens The Centre for French-Norwegian Research Collaboration The University Centre in Svalbard The Centre for Medicine in Moscow Environmental Research Centre in Beijing The Norwegian University Centre in St. Petersburg

The University of Oslo students employees, of which approx are academically affiliated

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences departments 14 Bachelor’s programmes, 19 2-year Master’s programmes, 2 5-year Master’s programmes 6,5 centres, approx. 3,5 CoE’s and 1 CRI 4 ERC grants 5 EU projects 2 NCoE 3 field stations, 2 research vessels

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 4477 students 1343 employees, approx.: –998 academic employees –345 technical/administrative staff

Key figures 2011 – MN Faculty Total budget: approx. 1,75 billion NOK Area: m 2. ¼ of UiO’s area belongs to the MN Faculty

The Faculty’s financial sources (2011)

Total income MNF five last years

Income MNF last five years

Internal vs external financed activities MNF

Amount of work years at the Faculty (2010) Kilde: NSD/DBH

Research GOALS To be a leading research faculty internationally To build the grounds for future research To have at least one internationally leading academic environment within each scientific area

Strategic aims Raise the level of research by focusing on environments that are good or have potential Top research environments (17) –CoE/CRI-environments, high score on research parametres Developing environments (17) –Great potential, may be top research environments in the course of 5 years New establishments (7) –Important source of competence for society, establishing an environment for good researchers

Academic structure Materials/nanotechnology –Much activity, many expert environments, separate programme of study Life science/biology –Comprehensive, interdisciplinary field, incorporating 7 departments Energy/petroleum –Oil extraction and renewable energy Environment/climate –Comprehensive, interdisciplinary field, collaboration with CIENS ICT –Extensive and wide-spread research environment Basic research –Traditional subjects with strong research environments

Centres of Excellence (CoE) Centre of Mathematics for Applications (CMA) Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (CTCC) (Shared centre between UiO and UiT)

Centre for Reseach-driven Innovation (CRI) Innovative Natural Gas Processes and Products (inGAP) Statistics for Innovation (sfi)² Information Access Disruptions (iAD) Cancer Stem Cell Innovation Center (CAST) * Koordinert av MNF

Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) The Norwegian Research Centre for Solar Cell Technology Subsurface CO 2 storage – Critical elements and Superior Strategy (SUCCESS) International CCS (Carbon Captura and Storage) Research Centre (BIGCCS) Photo: REC

Education GOALS Increase recruitment Give an academic basis for the challenges of tomorrow Focus on close contact between students and teachers

Number of students 2008: : : 4477 Source: NSD/DBH

Applicants 2007–2010 Source: NSD/DBH

Bachelor’s 1st priority applicants and number of met at the beginning of the semester Source: FS

Master’s 1st priority applicants and number of met at the beginning of the semester Source: FS

Master’s Degrees Source: NSD/DBH

Bachelor’s candidates 2010 divided according to academic areas Source: NSD/DBH

Master’s candidates 2010 divided according to academic areas Source: NSD/DBH

Candidate Survey 2008 During the Autumn of 2008, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences carried out a survey among candidates who graduated from 2005 to 2007: 5 of 10 were in employment before they graduated 9 of 10 were in employment within 6 months after graduation 8 of 10 are satisfied with their current positions 8 of 10 obtained relevant positions

Teaching collaboration The Faculty collaborates with several institutions: The University Alliance UNIS UNIK Selected university colleges

Learning environment and quality of education «Computers in science education» Network for female group teachers Clickers Introduction Week Student pubs Grand challenge

Student life Realistforeningen Student associations Bjørnegildet The student band Bjørneblæs Student Committee: MNSU and academic committees Annual celebration for incoming and departing exchange students Bachelor Ceremony IAESTE

Exchange agreements Source: NSD/DBH

Incoming students Source: NSD/DBH

Departing students The numbers show stays abroad with a duration of over 3 months. Source: NSD/DBH

Finished doctoral degrees during the period from 2000 to 2010 Source: NSD/DBH

Admissions, Ph.d. 2000–2010 Source: NSD/DBH

Percentage of female doctoral candidates admitted from Source: NSD/DBH

Percentage of international doctoral candidates admitted from Source: NSD/DBH