The Researcher Grand Prix takes place this week, and PhD candidate at BIO, Ruben Schelbred Thormodsæter, is one of seven participants from UiB. In his doctoral work, he has focused on test anxiety among students. Many experiences nervousness before exams, but for some the anxiety becomes so strong that it affects both concentration and performance. Final exams, where the result determines the entire course grade, intensify test anxiety. This is particularly relevant in the sciences and can contribute to higher dropout rates. Research shows that women and students without highly educated parents are the most vulnerable. Ruben’s work demonstrates that dividing one large exam into several smaller ones across the semester produces very good results. This is important research on education and provides valuable insight into how we should develop assessment forms in times when keeping as many students as possible in their studies is crucial. BIO is cheering for you, Ruben!
The Researcher Grand Prix takes place on Wednesday, September 17 at 19:00 (doors open at 18:00) in Mimes Brønn at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Krohnstad). Free entry, but advance ticket reservation is required:
https://www.forskningsdagegenebergen.com/billetter-forsker-grand-prix/
In the coming weeks, BIO will conduct an “Export Control Value Assessment.” Export control is a set of regulations that governs the transfer of certain types of technology, knowledge, and products – including in research collaboration, supervision, and international projects. Norway adheres to international obligations through the Export Control Regulations. At BIO, we will carry out the initial assessment based on our own technological understanding of our research and infrastructure. The purpose is to evaluate whether there is sensitive technology, or knowledge about it, that may require an export license. You will receive more detailed information from “faggruppeledere”.
The Infrastructure Committee plays an especially important role at BIO. As an institute, we host a great deal of advanced and costly infrastructure that is vital to our research. I would like to thank Gunnar Bratbak for his outstanding leadership of this committee. We now have a new chair, and I am very pleased that Katja Enberg has taken on the responsibility of leading the committee going forward.
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Ståle