Tag: 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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RIS660 Research Methods in Risk, Safety, and Security Studies (Updated 2026)
I’m retaking this course, so I’m writing a new blog post for it. Maybe you have seen the ‘memory castle’ I built first. But it was actually more cumbersome to use than practical. So I decided to replace it with an Exam trainer using ClaudeAI on the backend. Good luck 🙂 RIS660 Exam Trainer Msc.…
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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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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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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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Abstract and Presentation: Visualising Safety Risks in Arctic Environments
The Arctic environment is characterised by extreme conditions and high levels of uncertainty, creating significant safety risks for operations in the region. Risk awareness is critical for managing these safety risks, as decision-makers must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing circumstances. In this context, effective risk visualization plays a crucial role in…
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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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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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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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Summary of ‘Risk as Analysis and Risk as Feelings’ by Paul Slovic et al. (2004)”
In this blogpost I will provide a summary and elucidate the scientific concepts described in the paper ‘’Risk as Analysis and Risk as Feelings: Some Thoughts about Affect, Reason, Risk, and Rationality’’ by Paul Slovic, Melissa L. Finucane, Ellen Peters and Donald G. MacGregor (2004).