"Samfunnet", the student venue, was established in its own building in the fall of 1995. Since its relatively modest start, it has evolved into a house consisting of Bodø’s biggest and best concert venue, a pub with a beer and wine licence at night, and a cafe and overall hangout for students between classes during the day. Samfunnet is run entirely by volunteers from the student body, with the exception of a general manager on a part-time contract. Over 120 student volunteers work at Samfunnet each semester, giving them free access to concerts, discounted drinks, and a great way to make new friends.

The management consists of a board of six students - the general manager and the heads of five departments: service & security, sound & lights, accounting, culture & band welfare, and sales & marketing. At the start of each semester new volunteers are registered and selected as employees and are given thorough training in the many tasks each department is responsible for.

Sales typcially reach 3.000.000,- NOK. Samfunnet is a "Pro Bono" organisation and all revenue is put back into student welfare here in Bodø.

Only our imagination sets limits for the activities that can be held at Samfunnet. The various student organisations arrange gatherings for their own members, and happenings open for all students, such as the Blues Party or the official Get-Together during our opening weeks each fall. Our most popular activities are Football Nights – big screen TV broadcasts, Students' Night – party each Wednesday with lots of students and resident DJ’s, and concerts with the biggest and best Norwegian (and some Scandinavian) artists.

We can accommodate up to 700 people and it is the natural place to meet fellow students and other friends everyday after classes have finished for the day. Attend one of our many activities and concerts, or visit us by yourself for a quiet afternoon with coffee, local newspapers and peaceful background music.

Uka
Every other year, Uka (The Week) is held. It is the biggest student venture in Bodø, and Samfunnet is a major contributor. This is a week where students and employees at each institute excel in showing off their programs and student activities. The days are packed with conventions and seminars, which are highly attended, until the concerts and other activities start in the evening. About 500 students volunteer to make this a happening to remember and a highlight of your time in Bodø.