Category: BIO News

Greetings from the Department

There’s a lot going on these days. I don’t quite know whether it is right to congratulate Ståle on his new job, but would rather thank him for taking on the difficult task and the great responsibility of leading the…

“De har gitt svar på flere medisinske gåter. Her er Bergens nye forsøksdyr.” – article in Bergens Tidende

7. April, Bergens Tidende published this article on the use of fruit flies and zebra fish in medical research, featuring the research in Fergal O’Farrell and Kari Fladmark’s groups.  Read the article here [Norwegian language]: https://app.retriever-info.com/go-article/01626220240407390579274/null/archive/search?sessionId=b2b47387-6b2e-41ed-ae7d-bd44633619f1  

Greetings from the Department – 12.04.2024

Hei alle sammen, It is now finally clear that Ståle Ellingsen will be the new head of department at BIO. He takes office on 1 September. I will write more about the change of head of department later, but for…

BIO Early career researcher party April 19th!

Dear all, It is time again for our next early career researcher party. Circle April 19th in your calendars and join from 17:00 for an evening of great music and an even better potluck buffet. Bring along any food and…

Report on the technical staff survey 2023 – hearing

The working group’s report with an assessment of the current organization and proposal for a process for the distribution of technical support is now ready and can be read here: https://mitt.uib.no/files/5802527/download?download_frd=1 [Norwegian language] Please note that you need to be…

Nytt debattinnlegg: La oss bruke naturen smartere

«Utbygging av fornybar energi har tradisjonelt sett ført til store naturinngrep. Fornybar kraft har lagt grunnlag for norsk industrivekst og velstand i godt over hundre år. Dersom teknologien skal hjelpe oss gjennom det grønne skiftet og inn i framtidas fornybarsamfunn…