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Four UiB researchers receive top European grants (09.12.2020)
Elisabeth Ivarsflaten, Nele Meckler, Ragnhild Muriaas, and Inga Berre have been awarded the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant.
Postdoctoral Fellow Joanna Siekiera from the University of Bergen at a science diplomacy workshop in Bergen in February 2020.
Taking water diplomacy to the ocean science decade (01.12.2020)
At the Diplomacy 2.0 event, Joanna Siekiera from the University of Bergen spoke on the subject of water diplomacy as a field of science diplomacy.
Vice-Rector for Global Relations Annelin Eriksen from the University of Bergen at the national SDG Conference Bergen in February 2019.
Norwegian universities demand SDG action (30.11.2020)
“It is vital for Norway to have a national action plan for the Sustainable Development Goals and only natural for academia to inhabit a key role by contributing with research-based knowledge and critical thinking on the goals,” says Vice-Rector Annelin Eriksen at the University of Bergen.
Light bulb with landscape inside
The window for action on climate change is closing (18.11.2020)
A global alliance of leading climate research universities is urging the G20 countries to embrace a build back better strategy for the post-pandemic recovery. This includes prioritising net zero emissions and planning for a more circular economy.
The UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, giving the annual Ocean Sustainability Bergen Lecture at the Ocean Sustainability Bergen Conference 2020.
Ocean literacy key to progress for a sustainable ocean (12.11.2020)
How can scientific knowledge on the treasures of the ocean contribute to informing policy? This was the key topic at the second Ocean Sustainability Bergen Conference.
Five recommendations to include science in 2030 Agenda (11.11.2020)
Every year, several countries present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to show their progress in implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. But how can science play an integral part in these proceedings?
Counting on fingers
Count – and I know who you are (10.11.2020)
Humans are the only species that uses symbols to express quantities, and researchers now want to find out why number systems vary so much between cultures.
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Bergen School of Global Studies launched (04.11.2020)
The launch at the University Aula concluded with two large panels representing the diversity of scientific milieus tackling global challenges in Bergen. Together they will work to make Bergen the place of choice for students seeking knowledge and skills to help solve global challenges.
Covid-19 - Sperm.
Collecting sperm from Covid-19 patients (29.10.2020)
How does Covid-19 affect sperm and thus the next generation´s immune system? Researchers from the University of Bergen are collecting sperm to find the answer.
A student at the University of Bergen in the fish laboratory.
Celebrating 2 years as ocean science hub (23.10.2020)
On UN Day 2018 – 24 October, the University of Bergen was announced as the official UNAI Hub for SDG14 – Life below water. Two years on, we look at what has been achieved during this time.
Biology students from the University of Bergen during field work north of Bergen on the west coast of Norway.
A contribution to the ocean science decade (22.10.2020)
A new interdisciplinary project to create research leaders for marine sustainability is a prime part of the University of Bergen’s engagement with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
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Conducting research on man-made earthquakes (20.10.2020)
Earthquakes may occur due to human activities, thousands of metres below the Earth’s crust. A new centre at the University of Bergen will find out more about how the substratum has been deformed.
Ragnhild Muriaas Politics as profession
Politics as profession (01.10.2020)
Professor Ragnhild Muriaas at the University of Bergen started her working career as a DJ. Now she investigates what strings must be played in politics to make a footprint.
Covid-19 and Immune system
Immune failure can cause serious COVID-19 (25.09.2020)
Persons with critical corona-disease may have antibodies blocking the body´s most important defence mechanisms.
Student Thea Båtevik and Rector Dag Rune Olsen from the University of Bergen with Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the launch of the One Ocean Expedition on board tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Educating ocean leaders of the future (20.08.2020)
At the official launch of the One Ocean Expedition on board tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, several speakers highlighted the need to educate the future leaders in sustainable ocean management. In this regard, the University of Bergen plays a key role during the expedition.
Marinbiolog Katja Enberg under et innlegg på Ocean Sustainability Bergen Conference i oktober 2019.
Initiative for SDG education (18.08.2020)
A new initiative has been launched at the University of Bergen to strengthen critical thinking on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the university's education.
Marine microorganisms in a a watertank at the Sars Centre at the University of Bergen.
Ocean science in the age of Covid-19 (21.07.2020)
How can the ocean provide knowledge and research for the medicine and food of the future? The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the world community that biodiversity is key to securing solutions for the future and how dependent we are of the secrets of the ocean.
Illustration: Researchers study the nuts and bolts of a box producing policy
Can we ensure that mathematical models serve society? (02.07.2020)
Inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, UiB researchers present five principles for model quality.

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