You are warmly invited to join the upcoming: China–Norway Conference 2025: Sustainable Blue Futures –Exploiting the Ocean and Protecting the Ocean Dates: November 5–6, 2025Time: 09:00–12:30 CET / 16:00–19:30 CSTOnline via ZoomProgram and details This two-day digital conference brings together…
Month: October 2025
UiB Global Challenges symposium on Africa-Europe Research Collaborations 3. Dec. 2025
Leader of the week 20.10.2025
HSE inspections autumn 2025
During October and December 2025, we will carry out this year’s HSE inspections (vernerunder) at the Department of Biological Sciences (BIO). These inspections are an important part of our health, safety and environment (HSE) efforts, aimed at ensuring a safe…
Is an External evaluator necessary?
Are you unsure if the course you are responsible for needs an external evaluator? Look here: Sensur | For ansatte | UiB (sorry – it’s only in Norwegian, contact Anne Bjune if you have questions)
Area Status – Week 42, 2025
Since the last update, the working groups have continued developing solutions for both Thormøhlens gate 55 (TM55) and Thormøhlens gate 53, Block B (TM53B). Progress is furthest along in TM55, where the architect is currently making final adjustments to the…
Mental Health day
On October 15, the BIO administration marked Mental Health Day by handing out pastries, apples, and coffee in the early morning — a great success! For more information on why mental health matters and how to support those in need…
Symposium Highlights Africa–Europe Research Collaborations
On December 3, 2025, the University of Bergen will host the symposium Africa–Europe Research Collaborations at Nygårdsgaten 5, Storsalen, from 09:00 to 14:00. The event is organized in partnership with the Coimbra Group university network and the Southern African–Nordic Centre…
Webinar: Responsible AI in Practice – Ethical Perspectives in Research
On November 12, the National Committee for Research Ethics invites you to a new webinar on artificial intelligence and research ethics. This session will focus on responsible AI in practice, featuring talks by Michael Riegler (Simula/OsloMet) and Heidrun Åm (NTNU).…
Progress on the Marine Bridge: Noisy Work Completed
Construction of the new marine bridge near Thormøhlens gate 53A is entering a quieter phase. The contractor has completed the drilling of steel piles — the noisiest part of the project. In the coming weeks, minor excavation work will take…


