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…
Editorial
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…
Han sjekker Bergensnaturen. Det har gitt noen overraskelser. News article with BIO PhD-fellow Hanif Kawousi in BT-magasinet.
BIO-publications week 41 2025
Bogan, S.N., Surendran, N., Hotaling, S., Desvignes, T., Bista, I., Lins, L.S.F., Eilertsen, M.H., Le Francois, N.R., Algayer, T., Hamilton, S.L., Frandsen, P.B., Hoffmann, F.G., Kelley, J.L., 2025. Temperature and Pressure Shaped the Evolution of Antifreeze Proteins in Polar and…
🌿 World Mental Health Day – October 15
On Wednesday, October 15, , we will mark World Mental Health Day at Biologen and Bioblokken. Coffee, buns, and fruit served in the entrance areas of both buildings. This year’s theme:👉 “We need to strengthen our mental preparedness”The campaign focuses…
bioTEACH Thursday 16. October – Ragnhild Gya
Ragnhild Gya – Exploring the Impact of Field Courses in Biology on Students: A Scoping Review of Global Evidence Exploring the Impact of Field Courses in Bioloy on Students: A Scoping Review of Global Evidence Ragnhild Gya, Pascal Schaldach, Pernille…
Reminder: “Dugnad” at Marine biological station – Espeland 22. October. Register by 14. Oct.
Dear all, Sign-up: “DUGNAD” at Marine biological station -Espeland-22.October Deadline is 14th October On Wednesday, October 22, we invite everyone at BIO to join a dugnad (volunteer clean-up day) at the Marine Biological Station University of Bergen, Marine Biological Station | Department of…
Half-day seminar for PhD supervisors at the Faculty of Science and Technology 21. November
Topic: How to support PhD candidates during challenging periods The Faculty of Science and Technology is pleased to invite you to a half-day seminar for our PhD supervisors. Lunch included. The seminar will be held in Norwegian. Sign up here…
NRC – 3 calls
CALL: Water4All: Water and health The Research Council of Norway is participating in the European call for proposals Water4All 2025, which will support research and innovation on water quality, pollution and human health. The goal is to find new solutions…
FHF Call: Opportunities and challenges of fishing in fjords with aquaculture. Deadline: 24. October
[Our translation/Google translate] FHF is announcing up to 12 million NOK to document and evaluate opportunities and challenges with fishing in fjords with aquaculture and in connection with aquaculture facilities. Read the call [Norwegian language] See all calls from FHF
New research school in microbiology – MiMa:Microbiology Matters
Microbiology Matters (MiMa) is a PhD school with worklife relevance, focusing on One Health and infectious diseases, Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Host-microbe interactions, Zoonoses, Antimicrobial resistance and Bioinformatics. Any PhD-candidate that works within these fields are welcome to join. Contact…
MolBio seminar Tuesday 14. October with Rasmus Moen Ree
The senior university 15. oktober. Karin Pittman: Aquaculture is not underwater agriculture – so what?
Michael Sars guest seminar with Dr. Nicolas Minc Friday 17th October
How Large Cells Do It: Cytoplasm Mechanics and Division Positioning Dr. Nicolas Minc, Group Leader at the Institut Jacques Monod
17. October – focus on research films w/Ian Cheney in conversation with Karin Pittman
📅 Fredag 17. oktober 15:00–16:00 | 📍Kulturhuset, Lillesalen | 🎟️ Gratis, åpent for alle Do you have a research project that would suit the big screen? Or are you a filmmaker who is curious about stories from the field of research? Welcome to a…