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EU funding for climate dynamics project (26.01.2017)

Birgit Kopainsky is partner in a project about sustainability and resilience in European agriculture. The project recently received more than 4.8 million Euros from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme.

Ice flakes adrift in the Arctic seas under a grey-clouded sky.

Social scientists strengthening their climate engagement (16.01.2017)

The sociologist Gisle Andersen wants the climate debate to be viewed more from a societal aspect. For this to happen, he believes the social sciences should get more actively involved in both research and the public debate.

Social media influencer Yusuf Omar and Professor Astrid Gynnild from the University of Bergen at the Mobile spotting in the media conference in Bergen on 12 January 2017.

The rise of the selfie journalist (12.01.2017)

Selfie journalist and social media influencer Yusuf Omar inspired the audience at the Mobile spotting in the media-conference in Bergen.

Opening of Faculty for Fine Art, Music and Design.

– Art is more important than ever (10.01.2017)

– Art is the night watch of the world, the guard when times get tough, said Rector of the University of Bergen, Dag Rune Olsen, at the opening of the new Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design in the University Aula on Wednesday 4 January.

Kari E. Wærness is knighted (04.01.2017)

The renowned sociologist Kari E. Wærness has been awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav. She receives the order for her services to society.