After the success of our two parties last semester, we are excited to keep the momentum going with more events and activities organized by the newly formed BIO Early Career Researcher Community, welcoming PhDs, Postdocs, Forkers, Technicians and all who…
Holiday info for BIO staff
The Department of Biological Sciences complies with the rules and regulations in the Act Relating to Holidays, the Basic Collective Agreements, and the UiB Employee Handbook. As you are well aware, we are in a period of cost cutting. The…
Summary from the BIO info meeting 19.02.24
Agenda ECONOMIC RESULTS 2023 BUDGET 2024 FOLLOW UP WORK ENVIRONMENT SURVEY / MEASURES Accounts 2023 and budget 2024 Our economic results for 2023 is 40,9 mill NOK in accumulated deficit, a reduction of 6 mill compared to last year –…
Invitation to dialogue meeting regarding the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
UiB wants to offer a meeting place for those affected by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and who feels the need to come together to share experiences, and give input to the university management. In order for…
News article from Universitetsmuseet.no. Ground breaking research using 150 years old blue whale sceleton
[Our translation] In a study recently published in the journal Conservation Genetics, researchers at the University of Bergen (UiB), using important samples from the University Museum in Bergen, have made startling discoveries about the blue whale’s genome (the total amount…
Election for the Department council , group B and D
Announcement – election for the Department council , group B(temporarily employed staff in teaching and research positions) and D(students),for more information, see: Announcement of Department council election 2024 Deadline for proposals:5th March, 12:00 PM Nominations can be sent to [nina.holland@uib.no]nina.holland@uib.no
Thu 21. Mar. MatNat Teachers’ retreat – registration
To all teachers at the faculty For the third time, the Faculty and the Pedagogical Academy welcome you to the teachers’ retreat. The seminar will be held on March 21st at 08.30 – 16.30. The teachers’ retreat will take place at UiB Learning…
Horizon Europe, Cluster 6: Research & Innovation Days 20. and 21. March
It is no possible to register for the Research & Innovation Days 20. and 21. March. The event is hybrid, taken place in Brussels as well as digitally. More info and sign up here: Register now to participate in the…
CBE JU (Circular Bio-based Europe, Joint Undertaking) networking platform to support applicants
Are you considering applying for the CBE JU 2024 call for project proposals? Join the CBE JU networking platform to present your organisation, pitch your project ideas, look for partners, offer your services, and, more importantly, get in touch with other CBE…
EMB Ambassador Programme
The European Marine Board (EMB) Ambassador Programme, established in 2019, is a two-year programme aiming to increase awareness and engagement from early career scientists with current marine science-policy topics in Europe.
Welfare info: Do you want to play in a symphoni orchestra?
Do you play an orchestra instrument and would like to play with others? The University Symphony Orchestra (USO – Universitetets symfoniorkester) rehearses every Wednesday from 18:30-21:30 in Prøvesalen at the Grieg Academy (Lars Hilles gate 3).
Thu 7. March. Master’s presentation, Cecilie Danielsen
Piscine orthoreovirus-1 (PRV-1) infection dynamics: Investigation through temporal profiling of factors affecting viral susceptibility, infectiousness, and persistence in Atlantic salmon When: 13.15-13.45 Where: Konferanserom A, VilVite, Thormøhlensgt 51
Fri 8. March. Master’s presentation by Gudrun Lønning
“Uttesting av diverse molekylære adjuvanser, med fokus på CCL4 og CCL21, for DNA-vaksine mot lakselus (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)” When: 14.15-15.45 Where: Rom K2, A-blokken, Biologen
Greetings from the Department – 16.02.2024
Dear all, Yesterday we had a department council meeting where accounts for 2023, with a result of approx. 6 million in operating profit, were adopted. As previously mentioned, this means that our deficit is now NOK 40.9 million. It also…
New member of staff – María Fernández
Hello! My name is María Fernández and I come from Vigo, a city located in the north of Spain and famous for its fishing industry. I just started as a postdoctoral researcher in the Environmental Toxicology group, as a part…
Feedback regarding revision of UiB’s Quality System for Education
[The head of education [utdanningsleder] coordinates the issue at BIO. If you have feedback or questions, please contact anne.bjune@uib.no] In the spring of 2023, the Education Committee [Utdanningsutvalget] set up a working group which was tasked with preparing a proposal…
Grants for fisheries research 2024 – Additional call with application deadline 13. March 2023
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries is responsible for the management of grants for fisheries research financed by the fisheries research levy. In 2024, there is more than NOK 6 million left in the grant scheme. There will therefore be an…
Wed 21 Feb. Master’s opportunities at the Department of Biological Sciences (BIO)
Welcome to an information meeting about master’s opportunities at the Department of Biological Sciences When: 10.15-12.00 Where: Aktiv 2, Høyteknologisenteret, 1. floor Wednesday 21. February at 10.15-12.00 we all bachelor’s students in Biology and Molecular Biology are invited to an…
NRC, tip: Joint Call for Proposals on Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining 2023
Joint Call for Proposals on Ecological Aspects of Deep-Sea Mining 2023 Skissefrist: 01. mar 2024Søknadsfrist for full søknad: 30. september 2024Program: JPI Oceans
Forskningsrådet: Available seats on Horizon Europe courses
Hei! Whether you are a beginner or experienced – we have Horizon Europe courses which will fit your needs! There are still available seats on our upcoming courses. A.3 – Looking for partners and joining consortia (short webinar)