Oslo University College

Oslo and Akershus University College (Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, abbr. HiOA) was the largest state university college in Norway from its establishment in 2011 until 2018, when it was transformed into Oslo Metropolitan University, the youngest of Norway's new universities. It had more than 20,000 students and 2,100 employees. HiOA had higher education programs at bachelor's, master's and PhD level. It offered studies and conducted research in health professions, social sciences, engineering, liberal arts, and other fields. HiOA was established in 2011 following the merger of Oslo University College and Akershus University College, which were themselves the results of many previous mergers. In 2014 the Work Research Institute and Norwegian Social Research were also merged into the institution, and from 2016 it also incorporates the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research and the National Institute for Consumer Research. Most of the university college was located in the city centre of Oslo along the Pilestredet street, with subsidiary campuses in Sandvika and Kjeller in Akershus.

Oslo Metropolitan University (Oslomet; Norwegian: Oslomet – storbyuniversitetet) is a state university in Oslo and Akershus in Norway. It is the result of the merger of many former vocational colleges in the Greater Oslo Region. It has around 1,400 academic employees (of which over 150 are professors/research professors, the top rank in Norway), around 20,000 students and around 800 administrative support staff.Oslo Metropolitan University was established on 12 January 2018 and is the second youngest of Norway's new universities. It evolved from what was until 2018 Norway's largest university college, Oslo and Akershus University College, which was itself the result of many previous mergers of around 30 former vocational colleges and community colleges in the Oslo area. Most of the university is located in the city centre of Oslo along the Pilestredet street, with subsidiary campuses in Sandvika and Kjeller in Akershus. The rector of the university is Curt Rice.

Bislett Stadium (Norwegian: Bislett stadion) is a sports stadium in Oslo, Norway. Bislett is Norway's most well known sports arena internationally, with 15 speed skating world records and more than 50 track and field world records having been set here. The original stadium was demolished in 2004 and construction of a new stadium was completed by the summer of 2005. The New Bislett Stadium was designed by C.F. Møller Architects.

Oslo Business School (Handelshøyskolen) is the graduate business school of Oslo Metropolitan University. Located in Oslo, Norway, the school offers study programs at both Bachelor and Master level, as well as a wide range of continuing and further education, in business administration, finance and management.

The Embassy of Canada to Norway in Oslo is the diplomatic mission of Canada to Norway.

Høstutstillingen or Statens kunstutstilling (English: The Autumn Exhibition or National Art Exhibition) is an annual art exhibition in Oslo, Norway. The exhibition is Norway's largest marking of contemporary art and takes place each autumn. It is arranged by Norske Billedkunstnere. The exhibition is set up on the basis of free submission. Den nasjonale jury (Eng: The National Jury), which is responsible for the assessment of the submitted work, consists of a technician in each of the techniques painting, sculpture, graphics, drawing, textile, and other techniques. The first Høstutstillingen was held as Kunstnernes Utstilling (eng: The Artists Exhibition) in 1882. It was held as a radical protest against the established bourgeois dominance in Christiania Kunstforening (eng: Christiania Art Society) and that it would not let an artist jury decide the purchases for the association's annual exhibition. The protest was led by famous artists such as Frits Thaulow, Christian Krogh and Erik Werenskiold. In 1884 the exhibition received state aid, and was renamed Statens Kunstutstilling (eng: The National Art Exhibition). It was intended to show the quality and range of Norwegian art. In 1891, an image of Edvard Munch was bought by Nasjonalgalleriet (eng: The National Gallery) for 200 Norwegian kroner. From 1894 the exhibition was held in the spring twice, but quickly found its permanent place in the fall. Since 1930 the exhibition has been shown in Kunstnernes Hus (eng: Artists' House). Traditionally, the visual art forms of sculpture, drawing, graphics, textiles and paintings have been represented in the exhibition. There are, however, more and more common among artists to work within the umbrella term "other techniques", that is photography, film, performance art, sound and so on. The exhibition has therefore been open to a wide range of forms of expression in the recent years. It has not always been so. Kåre Kivijärvi (1938–1991) was the first photographer who was allowed to exhibit his works at Høstutstillingen. This happened in 1971. He thus paved the way for photography as art that was accepted by the exhibition board. Video and mobile phone photos are among the newer forms of expression in the exhibition. In 2004 there were 1200 registered works for Høstutstillingen. Of these, only 117 were shown at the exhibition. The following year there were over 1700 registered artworks. It is the largest number of registered artworks for the exhibition so far. In 2004, 31 533 persons visited the exhibition, and that was an increase of about 2000 from the previous year. In 2008, 4289 works were submitted for the first round of jury review. Of these, 110 works by 108 artists was accepted by the selection committee. 55 participants had their debut.

The Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo is a hotel in Oslo, Norway, just east of the Palace Park near Holbergs plass. The 22-story, 67 metres (220 ft) 488-room hotel is Oslo's third tallest building.

Kunstnernes Hus (Norwegian for "Artists' House") is an art gallery in Oslo, Norway. It is Norway's largest gallery under the direction of artists, and has served as a major center for exhibits of Norwegian and international contemporary art. It is also a prominent example of Functionalist architecture situated in Wergelandsveien 17, across the Royal palace park. After having raised funds and interest for several years, Bildende Kunstneres Styre (now Norwegian Visual Artists Association) acquired the site for its headquarters in 1927 and opened an architectural contest in 1928. Several important specifications were imposed on entries, among them natural light from the ceiling, limited building height, and a façade that blended with the surrounding architecture. Its architecture is noted as an important milestone in the transition from the legacy of 19th century Neoclassical architecture to 20th century Functionalism. Over 60 proposals were submitted, and the winning proposal, named Felix, by Gudolf Blakstad and Herman Munthe-Kaas, was simplified before construction began in 1929. The building opened on 1 October 1930 as an independent foundation with public support. In 1931 it won the Houen Prize for excellent architecture. It was renovated in 2000/2001 at a cost of about NOK 20 million to improve the galleries, the general structural and aesthetic integrity, and bring safety infrastructure to modern standards. Kunstnernes Hus is governed by a five-member board, four elected by the Norwegian Visual Artists Association, and one from the Ministry of Culture. In addition to numerous shows throughout the year, it is one of two sites for the annual art show Høstutstillingen and also the annual fellowship application exhibit. Several pieces are on permanent display, including the bronze lion sculptures at the entrance by Ørnulf Bast, a relief by Niels Larsen Stevns, and pieces by Per Krogh and Lars Backer. There are galleries on two floors. There is also an eating establishment on the ground floor.

Bislet Baths (Norwegian: Bislet bad) is a swimming pool and fitness center in Oslo, designed by the architects Harald Aars and Lorentz Harboe Ree. The facility is located in Bislett not far from Bislett Stadium, and it was completed in 1920.In 2011, the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage gave the building protected status. It was one of the country's most modern baths when it was built, and it was under municipal ownership until 2005. The Thongård company purchased the baths from the municipality for NOK 1 million and operates it as a bathing and fitness center.

Grotten (Norwegian: Grotto) is a nineteenth-century building (1823) located on the premises of the Royal Palace in the city centre of Oslo, Norway. Grotten is an honorary residence owned by the Norwegian state.

Bislett is a neighbourhood in the St. Hanshaugen borough in north-central Oslo, Norway. It is internationally famous for the Bislett Games, held at Bislett Stadium. Bislett has also become known to non-Norwegians due to being the home of the fictional detective Harry Hole, whose exploits have been translated into numerous languages.

The Norwegian National Academy of Arts (Norwegian: Statens kunstakademi) is a Norwegian Academy offering studies in the area of Fine Art. The Academy currently offers 3-year bachelor and 2-year MA programmes. The "Norwegian National Academy of the Arts" is still referred to simply as Kunstakademiet or the Art Academy amongst both Staff and students.