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Extremely overworked woman at her desk surrounded by paper work; used to illustrate article about research on work addiction.

Workaholism: the addiction of this century (13.08.2014)

A recent study from the University of Bergen shows that 8.3 per cent of the Norwegian work force is addicted to work to the point where it becomes a health issue.

Photo of a teacher walking amongst students in a school in Xuyi County, used as part of an article on Chinese-Norwegian relations in the UiB Magazine.

China’s history shapes the future (08.08.2014)

Norwegian emigrants have long traditions of making it in China. But what is needed to succeed in modern China?

Photo showing two boards full of mathematical riddles, the picture is from the Bergen Algorithms Research Group's offices.

Travelling at the speed of algorithms (07.08.2014)

Young researcher Michał Pilipczuk has solved a 20 year-old mathematical riddle. His work can help computers make better choices. It also brought him the 2013 Meltzer Award for young researchers.

Illustration of young woman having trouble sleeping after excessive use of electronic gadgets, illustration originally in the UiB Magazine 2014.

To surf or to sleep? That is the question. (07.08.2014)

Taking your mobile phone, tablet or computer to bed is a bad idea if you want a good night’s sleep.

Rector Dag Rune Olsen of the University of Bergen photographed on university campus.

The Rector Interview: Becoming leaders in Europe (06.08.2014)

Rector Dag Rune Olsen wants the University of Bergen (UiB) to be one of the leading universities in Europe.