Author: Jouke Gaastra
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Safety training on Svalbard at UNIS
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This week has been exciting as I participated in the mandatory safety training at the University Centre in…
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Four things I learned about Svalbard
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This week I arrived in Svalbard. What a stunning landscape, the mountains are much higher and steeper than…
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Flashcards RIS505 Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science
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Below are 67 flashcards for the course Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science (RIS505). Use these flashcards…
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Heat Acclimatisation Training
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Now that I live in Norway, I don’t have to worry so much about the summer heatwaves anymore.…
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The biggest hiking event in the world: The Four Day Marches
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Introduction The Four Day Marches, known as “Vierdaagse” in Dutch, is the largest hiking event in the world.…
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How to Maximise SAS EuroBonus Points
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How to determine the value of a point? There are two ways to use your points. You can…
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PDCA, What is the difference between Do and Act?
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The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) or Deming cycle stands as a fundamental framework. However, a question often arises: Why do…
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Bucketlist Hikes and Climbs Norway
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I thought I would make a bucket list of the climbs and hikes I want to do. And…
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My Climbing Journey
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It doesn’t get any better than this. The weather is a perfect 20 degrees with beautiful sunshine, a…
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Prepping for Svalbard
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Intro Next semester, I’ll be attending a course called Safety Management in the Arctic, worth 10 credits, offered…
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GDPR Compliance and its Reflection in Risk Communication: Insights from Annual Reports
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The enactment of GDPR marked a significant shift in data protection laws, aiming to enhance and standardize privacy…
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Reflecting on My First Year at UIS: Risk Analysis and Governance
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I’m currently in the midst of the exams for the second semester. Meaning that the first year has…
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Podcast Episodes About Risk
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In the ”In Good Company” podcast, the CEO of Shell, Wael Sawan discusses balancing strict safety protocol and…
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How to Take Control of Your Online Presence
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Claiming your name on the web with a personalized website is a smart move. It allows you to…
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My Favorite Camping Gear
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Talking about gear is always fun. Here is my rundown of the gear I bring on a regular…
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Navigating with a Garmin Watch.
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Spring has finally arrived on the Norwegian West Coast. And I’m taking full advantage of it. I use…
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How to make a Risk Plot
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Introduction In contemporary risk science, risk is seen from a broader perspective than just the likelihood and consequences…
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Sauna Sessions
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Introduction Ever since I moved to Norway, the sauna has become a big part of my life. It’s…
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Staying Motivated By Setting Defaults
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My go-to productivity mantra, “Convenience before discipline,” comes from guru Tim Ferriss. People who get a lot done…
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