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Media Room

The SV Media Room is a studio for producing podcasts and videos for teaching, study purposes, and research communication.

Where is the media room located?

You will find the room in Eilert Sundt House, Block B, third floor.

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Who can use the room?

The room is available to UiO students and employees and must always be booked before use.

Book the SV Media Room here

Research videos and podcasts not produced by students should preferably be published as a UiO-affiliated podcast [in Norwegian] and comply with UiO’s publishing guidelines [in Norwegian] .

How to Book the Room

For Students

  1. Go to TP to check available times.
  2. Complete the application form in TP.
  3. If you would like to use the room within three days, contact us directly by email at eilin-kontakt@sv.uio.no.

You must provide:

  • the name of the person primarily responsible for using the studio
  • the names of those who need key-card access. UiO usernames must be provided for everyone who needs access.
  • whether you or your group need training

You will receive a response from EILIN once the application has been approved.

For Employees

  • Employees book the room directly in TP.
  • Booking several full consecutive days is not permitted without an agreement with EILIN.
  • The maximum booking time is three hours, unless otherwise agreed.
  • EILIN provides training materials for teaching staff, including information on producing videos and podcasts, as well as ready-made course materials that can be used in Canvas.

Access to the Studio

  • You need a physical UiO staff or student card and a PIN code to unlock the door.
  • Do not have a card? Read more at the Card Centre.
  • If you are unable to use your booked time, you must cancel the booking in TP.

Training

We will help you get started and offer training if you would like to use the media room for podcasts or video production.

Practical Use of the Room

File storage

Recordings are saved to a memory card in the mixer and can be transferred to your own computer or to the studio PC after recording.

Files on the studio PC are automatically deleted after a period of time. Therefore, always remember to save your recordings to your own storage solution.

  • OneDrive or other cloud storage
  • USB drive or external hard drive
  • FileSender for sending large files
Food and drinksKeep food and drinks away from the equipment. Please use a bottle or cup with a lid, and clean up after yourself when leaving the room.
Important information about the equipmentDo not reconnect, move, or remove equipment without prior agreement. Handle the equipment carefully and leave the room as you found it. If something does not work, or if you notice damage to any equipment, report it to EILIN.
Need help?Contact EILIN’s frontline support if you have questions about using the room, booking, or training.