Speak up about teaching and educational quality

A safe learning environment is UiB's responsibility. It is also our responsibility to take action if objectionable circumstances are uncovered.

All students should have a good time

UiB's goal is for all students to have a good time, from Welcome Week up to the graduation ceremony. 

That is why work systematically to maintain and improve the quality of our study programmes and teaching environment. We would like feedback from you, the student, about the academic and pedagogical learning environment. 

In many cases, it is more appropriate to resolve the problem locally and at the lowest possible level. In this case, you can contact the person concerned, the head of the study programme, the department or faculty, or directly with your lecturer.

Speaking up about questionable circumstances

A safe learning environment is UiB's responsibility. It is also our responsibility to take action if objectionable circumstances are uncovered. All cases will be treated confidentially. This also means that you as a student should not experience negative consequences (retaliation) from UiB employees.

If you are considering reporting objectionable circumstances, providing feedback or similar, you should seek guidance from the learning environment contact person at your faculty first.

Here you can also provide direct feedback on matters of a less serious nature. You can also submit a report in consultation with the learning environment contact person.

Important information about whistleblowing or reporting issues. Learning environment contact persons by faculty

Local feeback

Examples of topics that may be better suited for local feedback rather than reporting through an online form: 

  • Literature list 
  • Teaching pedagogy 
  • Teaching content 
  • Seminar and group work 

If you wish to report problems with the building, room or outdoor environment, please do so here.

Speak up!

If you find it problematic to report locally because the situation is very serious, or because you are concerned about any illegal negative consequences, you can report it in the Report from the system.

Speak up form

UiB takes you seriously

Have you discovered any questionable circumstances?

We would like you to speak out if you have discovered any questionable practices that might be detrimental to the UiB or any individuals at the UiB. Cases relating to questionable practices shall protect you as a student and ensure that your report will be dealt with.

What happens when you have reported something?

All sensitive documents relating to the matter are exempt from public disclosure and cases will be treated in confidence. This means that your name will not be known to any more people than is necessary for the further processing of your case.


 

Unsure about what to do or your rights?

The ombud for students is an independent support person who is tasked with providing students at the University of Bergen with legal assistance in respect of matters relating to their study situation.

Last updated: 12.02.2025