Category: Risk Analysis UIS
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About this page Msc. Risk Analysis Governance Track 2023 – 2025 at UIS
On this page I will share my essays, notes, and summaries on Risk Management during my studies in Stavanger from 2023 to 2025. Join the conversation and let me know your thoughts, if the material was helpful, what’s missing, or if you’d like to add your perspective. #Sharing Is Caring!
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RIS-505 2024 – Autumn Resit Exam – Explanation
This NotebookLM-generated video explains the answers to the first (Autumn) Semester resit exam of 2024.
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RIS-505 – Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science – Video 2
Like I said, I am revisiting the RIS505 course material while trying out new AI tools to see how they have improved and whether they are any good at helping me study. I was really surprised by how well NotebookLM has become. It generated an excellent video. Yet, as always, AI should only be used…
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RIS-505 – Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science – Video 1
I am currently retaking RIS-505 to improve my grade. So I am revisiting the course material while trying out new AI tools to see how they have improved and if they are any good at helping me study. I was really surprised by how well NotebookLM has become. It generated an excellent video. Yet, as…
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Rethinking Risk Matrices: A Scoping Review of Probability Consequence Diagrams and Decision Framework for Diagram Selection
Two years ago, when I first started learning the academic side of risk analysis at the University of Stavanger, I discovered the gaps between academics and risk management in practice. Most of these gaps can be traced back to the way risk is defined. The risk definition, which involves multiplying probability by consequences (C×P), is…
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Thinking Fast and Slow: Where Psychology Meets Risk Management
During my Master’s in Risk Analysis, Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” was on the recommended reading list. I was surprised, as it is more of a ‘popular’ book than a textbook. But I was also pleased that it was on there. It had been on my reading list for quite some time, and now…
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RIS-650 Enterprise Risk Exam 2024 Questions and Answers
My answers to the 2024 Enterprise Risk exam are in the PDF below. I got a C on it. Exam questions: Task 1: 1. How can subjective probabilities be used in enterprise risk assessments, and how does this impact the process and communication of results? 2. J.P. Hansson suggests a risk concept using (C, Pf),…
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Reflections on the Third Semester Risk Analysis UIS 2024
The third semester has ended, so it is time to look back and evaluate what was good, what was bad, and what was ugly about the third semester Risk Analysis, Governance track at UIS. AS-302 Arctic Safety at the UNIS It was a great experience, and I am very glad I went on this program.…
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RIS-650 Enterprise Risk Management Flashcards
Enterprise Risk Management is the only course I’m taking this third semester at UIS Risk Analysis (Governance track) with a written exam. The course literature consists of ERM fundamentals and information security. Below is an exam summary of the course literature in flashcards.
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Wrapping up AS-302 Arctic Safety on Svalbard
This will be my last week on Svalbard as for now. On Sunday I will be flying back to Stavanger via Oslo. It has been a great experience. It’s one of the few real wildernesses left on Earth. From a safety perspective, it has also been very interesting. With unpredictable weather, remoteness, extreme cold and…
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Review AS-302 Safety Management In The Arctic
I’m now halfway through my Arctic Safety course here on Svalbard, and it’s been an interesting journey so far. A lot of what we’ve been covering overlaps with things I studied during my bachelor’s in Safety and Security Management and in sociology, but looking at these concepts in the context of the Arctic environment has…
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RIS505 – Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science – Exam Summary
This blog post aims to provide an overview of the key concepts and methodologies covered in the course RIS505 – Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science at the University of Stavanger (UiS). The summary is divided into six chapters. Risk, probability and related concepts. Definitions of risk Definition 1: The potential for undesirable consequences…
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Safety training on Svalbard at UNIS
This week has been exciting as I participated in the mandatory safety training at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). This training is essential for every student and researcher here, ensuring that we are well-prepared to handle the challenges of the Arctic environment. The training lasted a week and included various practical and theoretical sessions,…
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Flashcards RIS505 Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science
Below are 67 flashcards for the course Foundations of Risk Analysis and Risk Science (RIS505). Use these flashcards and an exam summary of the course for efficient and effective studying. Did you know that there is no Norwegian word for efficient? How would you say ”’The process is effective, but can be more efficient” in…
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Reflecting on My First Year at UIS: Risk Analysis and Governance
I’m currently in the midst of the exams for the second semester. Meaning that the first year has almost come to a close. Time to reflect, highlighting the good, the challenging, and the unique aspects of studying Risk Analysis in Stavanger. Risk Science One of the strongest aspects of the program has been the focus…
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RIS525 Groupwork Questions
The groupwork questions are likely to be part of the exam. Most questions are answered using four steps (Definitions, Different approaches, Discussion, and Conclusion) as recommended by the lecturer. ”Explain in such a way that your answer can be understood by a student that is not taking this course”. Week 4 Group Work Listen to…
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RIS525 Risk Assessment, Economic Evaluation and Decisions Lecture summary
In this post, I provide a summary of the RIS525 course. Each lecture is divided into a set of questions. The groupwork questions will also be part of the questions, as these questions form the base for the Exam. First, the question is presented with a concise answer. After this, a more elaborate answer is…
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RIS660 Research Methods in Risk, Safety, and Security Studies
In this post, I will provide a summary of the RIS660 course. Each lecture is divided into a set of questions. First, the question is presented with a concise answer. After this, a more elaborate answer is given. All the questions and their concise answers are made into flashcards. Flashcards Go to the QUIZLET website…
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From Voice Notes to Research Proposal: How to Craft Research Topics with Ease
Coming up with a research question can be a challenging process. The fear of not knowing where to start is a common hurdle. In this post, I will describe a creative and enjoyable process to formulate research topics.
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RIS630 Risk Management, Communication and Policy
In the RIS630 course, students have to write a 4000-word research paper. Using prescribed and self-found literature. I have written a paper about risk communication in annual reports from big companies. I have posted an edited version of this paper here. I chose this topic because it would quickly provide me with a lot of…