Tag: study
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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 – 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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What Does It Cost to Study in Norway?
After completing my degree in Risk Analysis at UIS in Stavanger (2023-2025), it’s time to make up the balance. I’ve kept records for most of the months I studied, so I’ll be able to provide you with a reasonably accurate picture of what you can expect to spend if you plan to pursue studies in…
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A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy (1859): Marx’s Preface Explained
Background I was discussing the course literature of ”Philosophy of Science and Research Methods (MEE125)” (Part of the Master Sustainability at the University of Stavanger), and I thought that one of the texts on the list would make for a good blog post. In this blog post, I’ll explain the main arguments of Marx in…
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Why Results Matter More Than Degrees in 2025 Job Applications
Here’s an uncomfortable truth about today’s job market: your degree is worth less than it was a decade ago. Look at the numbers. In Ireland, 63.9% of 25-29 year-olds hold tertiary education. In Luxembourg, it’s 61.1%. France sits at 54.3%, while the Netherlands and Cyprus both exceed 55%. Across the Euro area, we’re looking at…
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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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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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Prepping for Svalbard
Intro Next semester, I’ll be attending a course called Safety Management in the Arctic, worth 10 credits, offered by the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS). This course runs from August 5th to September 19th, focusing on the challenges and safety protocols necessary for the Arctic environment. I’m looking forward to this course, as the Risk…
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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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SAM525 Risk, Society and Ethics 2023
Risk, Society and Ethics (SAM525) is a compulsory course for the Msc. programs Risk management and Societal Safety. The course evolves around 48 problem solving questions. The literature that is used in the course is Risk by Deborah Lupton (2013) and The philosophy of social science : an introduction by Martin Hollis (1994).
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AI Tools for Knowledge Workers: Enhancing Research, Analysis, and Writing
This blog post focuses on leveraging AI to enhance data analysis, streamline workflow management, facilitate efficient research synthesis, and optimize report writing. Exploring specific AI tools, techniques, and applications tailored to social scientists in these domains.