PUST 2026: Activities for Students in Gjøvik and Ålesund

Would you like to meet other students, get a bit more active, or simply find a welcoming place to socialise during your studies? Through PUST, a variety of activities and meeting places are organised for students in Gjøvik and Ålesund.

Here we have gathered some of the upcoming events. Be sure to follow Sit’s social media channels for more activities and up-to-date information.

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PUST Festival

To mark World Mental Health Day, we invite you to the PUST Festival. A week filled with activities that provide opportunities for wellbeing, achievement, community and fun. From 12 to 16 October, you can take part in everything from mindfulness sessions and concerts to therapy dog visits 🎉🎈

The PUST Festival is about taking a break from everyday student life, meeting new people, and discovering activities that bring energy and balance. All events are open to students, and you are welcome to join whichever activities suit you best😍

Take a breather and join a week dedicated to wellbeing, community and mental health.

Program:

Monday

• Information stand from 11:00 to 13:00 together with Fontenehuset in Building G
• Social Run at 17:30 on the S Lawn
• Cooking course with the cafeteria team from 16:00 to 17:30 in the cafeteria

Tuesday

• Mindfulness with Anne Prest from 11:00 to 11:45 in the quiet room
• Resilience and coping course from 16:00 to 17:00
• Soup Tuesday at Huset from 16:00 to 18:00
• Therapy dog session at Huset from 18:00 to 20:00

Wednesday

• Volunteer Day 2.0
• Workshop: Alcohol and Sexual Boundaries (The Happiness Buzz) in the common area at Topaz
• Sit Training Yoga from 16:00 to 17:00 in room G303

Thursday

• Mindfulness with Anne Prest from 11:00 to 11:45 in the quiet room
• Talk by psychologist Marte from 12:00 to 13:00 in the G Lounge
• Photowalk from 18:00 to 19:30, meeting at the S Lawn
• Hot Seat: What's Wrong With You? from 20:00 to 22:00 at Huset

Friday

• Concert with Alehouse at Huset

Social Run – Run, Walk and Meet Others

Join the friendliest run of the week! 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️🥐

The first Social Run in Gjøvik starts on Monday 24 August. This is an inclusive, low-threshold activity where everyone is welcome, regardless of pace or fitness level. The focus is simply on moving together and meeting other students. Afterwards, everyone can enjoy Sit’s popular cinnamon buns.

Start date: Monday 24 August at 17:30
Meeting point: 17:00 on the S Lawn, Gjøvik

Dates:

• 24 and 31 August
• 7 and 21 September
• 5 and 19 October
• 16 and 30 November

Social Run is organised in collaboration with NTNUI Running and Active Campus.

Association Boost

Association Boost is an event for all student societies, as well as anyone curious about student volunteering and society work. Before the social activities begin, participants will receive an inspiring professional boost with tips, tools and insights that make it easier to run and develop a student society. The day concludes with social activities at PTS, dinner at Fauno and a quiz evening at Huset.

Time: 10 September, 09:30 to 15:45
Venue: NT6, Storgata

Topics:

• 💬 The necessary (and important) conversation
• 🙋 Good leadership and how to motivate volunteers
• 📝 Effective board work and how to avoid chaotic meetings
• 💰 Managing finances without the stress
• 🧩 Practical case work to test what you have learned
• 🎯 Concrete takeaways to bring back to your own society

Sign up here!

Soup Tuesday

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Soup Tuesday is a regular meeting place in Gjøvik and takes place every Tuesday at Huset. Enjoy a free bowl of soup and get to know other students. 🥣

When: Every Tuesday, 16:00 to 18:00
Where: Huset, Gjøvik

PSYCHO GOOD WEEK!

Welcome to a week dedicated to student mental health! From Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September, we will be marking World Mental Health Day with a wide range of events and activities, both big and small, all free of charge and open to every student 🎉

You can take part in everything from stand-up comedy, talks and workshops to waffle socials and badge-making sessions 😍 Check out the programme below and get involved!

Programme

Stand-up with Erlend Osnes

"ERLEND OSNES – TRYING OUT NEW MATERIAL"

Kick off PSYCHO GOOD Week with plenty of laughter!

Presented by Stand Up Norge AS

Every new show has to start somewhere, and Erlend Osnes is currently developing his brand-new comedy show. Join him as he tests completely new material ahead of its planned premiere at Latter in January 2027.

Under the working title Four Letters, Erlend explores life with diagnoses, mental health challenges, and the feeling that the world seems to fit everyone else a little better than it fits him.

It will be personal, honest, moving and, of course, very funny. This is a unique opportunity to see brand-new material before anyone else! ✨

When: Monday 21 September at 19:00 (doors open at 18:30)
Where: Samfunnet, Sundebygget
Tickets: Free tickets will be released Monday 14 September at 12:00 noon. First come, first served.

Click here for tickets.

Psycho Good Jigsaw Puzzle

Drop by and add a piece or two whenever you have time. The puzzle will be available throughout the week.

Location: Sit Kilden (the cafeteria)

Soup Tuesday at Samfunnet

Join us for dinner at Samfunnet and enjoy freshly made soup and bread, completely free of charge!

When: Tuesday 22 September at 16:00
Where: Samfunnet, Sundebygget

No registration required. First come, first served, while supplies last.

Psychological Saloon and Pizza

Does trust matter?

Sit psychologist Lars and student chaplain Joachim invite you to an informal evening of conversation at Samfunnet. Come on your own or bring a friend!

When: Tuesday 22 September at 19:00
Where: Samfunnet, Sundebygget

No registration required. Free pizza during the break, and the bar will be open.

Psycho Good Fair in Vrimla

Discover the services, organisations and opportunities available to students both on and off campus. You can also make your own badges and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate.

When: Wednesday 23 September, 11:00–13:00
Where: Vrimla in Ankeret, on campus

Free and open to everyone!

Psykt Bra Wednesday Quiz with Myokard

Come with a team or on your own. We'll help put teams together so that everyone can join in!

When: Wednesday 23 September
Doors open: 18:00
Quiz starts: 20:00

Where: Samfunnet, Sundebygget

Free entry, no registration required.

SHoT Roulette in Vrimla

Try your luck on the spinning wheel. Perhaps you'll be the one who has to take a SHoT! 🫗

When: Thursday 24 September, 10:00–12:00
Where: Vrimla

Psycho Good Waffles

Come and enjoy freshly made waffles and coffee! ☕

When: Friday 25 September at 12:00
Where: Vrimla

Free Yoga and WOD with Sit Training

Join our open group fitness classes, completely free of charge!

When: Monday 21 September

• Sit WOD at 16:15
• Yoga at 19:00

Where: Meet at the reception desk of the Sit Fitness Centre on the ground floor of Sundebygget a few minutes before the class begins.

Beginner Fitness Group Launch

Looking to get started with exercise? Sign up for a beginner fitness group for students in Ålesund!

When: Starting Monday 21 September, 17:30–18:30
Where: Sit Fitness Centre, Sundebygget

Click here for registration and further information.

Follow @sitalesund on Instagram for event dates, timings and any programme updates.

More Activities to Come

PUST is an initiative for students in both Gjøvik and Ålesund, with activities taking place throughout the academic year. This means there will be plenty of opportunities to meet new people, take part in activities and discover new communities.

Follow @sitgjovik and @sitalesund on Instagram to stay up to date with what's happening where you study.