Andrikou, C., Pang, K., Børve, A., Lu, T.-M., Hejnol, A., 2025. Molecular evidence from xenacoelomorph gonopore formation supports homology with the bilaterian anus. Nat Ecol Evol. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-025-02866-6 deMayo, J.A., Brennan, R.S., Pespeni, M., Jaspers, C., Varpe, Ø., Lee, C.E., Dam,…
Correct use of gloves – campaign As part of a campaign to raise awareness about the correct use and selection of gloves in the laboratory, the Department has prepared the above poster to help assess correct glove use. The poster…
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…
Time flies, and the autumn semester is already halfway through. The master’s students are well underway in the lab and with their assignments, and the first-semester students have just completed their midterm exam in MOL100 (Introduction to Molecular Biology). There…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
Hi everyone,I hope you all had a nice autumn break.We’re already halfway through October, and it certainly feels like the end of the semester is approaching. Towards Christmas, we have many important and exciting events happening at BIO. Two major…
