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Image of SapienCE researcher Karen van Nierkerk excavating in Blombos Cave
New study shows signs of early creation of modern human identities (29.09.2023)
Our early ancestors were collecting eye-catching shells that may have been used as personal ornaments 100 000 years ago. The discoveries possibly also show the creation of identity that gradually, but radically changed the way we look at ourselves and others.
Forskningsdagene 2023
Sharing our research and the beauty of our marine organisms at Forskningsdagene (26.09.2023)
The annual science festival creates enthusiasm and understanding for research through local educational and research institutions. Held every year since 1995, it is one of Europe's largest, nationwide research festivals.
Norwegian AI Cloud lansering
Kick off for a Large-scale Collaboration on Artificial Intelligence (26.09.2023)
Recently, the establishment of the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Cloud (NAIC) was launched. NAIC aims to make expertise and tools in artificial intelligence accessible to a much larger audience than today.
Rein Hardangerfjord
Top effort for a Clean Hardangerfjord (25.09.2023)
On 15 September, the plastic waste clean-up action Rein Hardangerfjord (Clean Hardangerfjord) took place. The Plastics Network at UiB filled a bus with students and staff who wanted to make an effort for the environment.
Kjell Morten Myhr og Øivind Thorkilldsen
Targeting Epstein-Barr virus to treat and prevent MS (25.09.2023)
Researchers launch pioneering EU funded research initiative to uncover role of Epstein-Barr virus in multiple sclerosis, building on recent research breakthrough.
Theogene Habumugisha
What happens if we eat less meat when we get older? (22.09.2023)
As consumers we are often encouraged to limit our intake of red meat and dairy, for the benefit to both our health and to the environment. But what happens if we drop meat when we get older?
Top left: location of the site; top right: view of Porc-Epic Cave (photo: A. Herrero); bottom: ochre pieces found in the archaeological layers and analysed in the study
Tracing Early Human Cultural Evolution (11.09.2023)
SapienCE’s Francesco d’Errico and his international team have published their analysis of the largest known collection of Middle Stone Age ochre, which reveals how ochre use evolved over a period of 4500 years. The new study is essential to understand how complex cultures arose and diversified in human history.
Tara visits the Michael Sars Centre (11.09.2023)
A beautiful new film by the Tara Ocean Foundation showcasing researchers from both Tara and the Michael Sars Centre sharing their knowledge and scientific practice during the EMBL TREC expedition stopover in Bergen. (French with English subtitles)
Smilende mann med brun blazer og rutete skjorte foran SV-fakultetet.
Spitzer has been awarded the prestigeous ERC Starting Grant (01.09.2023)
«This is an opportunity to tackle prominent but largely-overlooked challenges plaguing the frontiers of developed liberal democracies» Aaron Spitzer says.