News archive for Department of Biological Sciences (BIO)

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.

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.

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?

Renewal of The UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Heritage and Environmental Management (20.09.2023)

UiB's UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Heritage and Environmental Management - Nature and Culture was recently up for renewal, and four new years were granted on September 18. Professor Inger Elisabeth Måren (Department of Biological Sciences) continues as the chair holder.

Tara Visits the Michael Sars Centre

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)

James Gahan awarded ERC Starting Grant (04.09.2023)

Guest researcher and former postdoctoral fellow at the Michael Sars Centre, James Gahan, will use his European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to establish his own research group at the University of Galway, Ireland.