Last Wednesday, September 24th, the ECC hosted an autumn Mushroom Hike, and it became a memorable day of learning and sharing together! The weather was good with clear skies and crisp autumn air, setting the perfect conditions for exploring the…
We encourage employees to sign up for the Risk assessment and Safe Job Analysis (SJA) course on October 30, 2025 For more information and link to registration please visit, Course in HSE risk assessment and Safe Job Analysis (SJA) |…
Hi!The Climate Fund at UiB is announcing 20 scholarships for students who are writing a master’s thesis with a focus on sustainability, climate and the environment. These can be assignments within all disciplines at UiB. Master’s theses within climate, energy,…
Prof. Chema Martin, from the Dept. of Biology at Queen Mary University of London, will present: “The evolution and development of animal larvae” Date: Friday 10 October Time: 10.00 – 11.00Place: Michael Sars Seminar Room
Shedding light on the frontal filament structure and composition of two sea lice species
We are excited to announce that Dr. Andrea E. A. Stephens (Editor, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Cell Press) will give an online seminar on:“Navigating the Publishing Process: A Professional Editor’s View” 📅 Date: Monday, October 13th, 2025🕛 Time: 11:45–13:00…
[Our translation/Google translate] Sustainability in teaching and learning in higher education We invite you to a lively and varied event on October 17, at Nygårdsgaten 5. The conference is open to teachers, students, educational leaders and administrative supporters. The event…
For details and registration – see the event homepeage
You can now apply for your preferred period at the welfare cabins for winter 2026, covering the period from January 4 to April 9: VelferdshytterPlease note: There are separate application forms for the winter holiday and Easter. Winners of the…
Hi, Two BIO employees received exciting news this week: New NFR RESEARCH projects under the theme “Food and Bioresources.” Associate Professor Aina-Cathrine Øvergård: Nanotechnology to improve mucosal nucleic acid-based vaccine responses against salmon louse (NanoLice). Associate Professor Anita Rønneseth: Renibacterium…
The department is in dialogue with the University and the contractor regarding the construction work that is starting up on the seaside of Biologen/Høyteknologisenteret these days. We recently received this message from contractor Consto Anlegg Vest AS, concerning the barge…
Photoreceptive and neuroendocrine regulation of seasonal life history transitions in Atlantic salmon Read Christine’s press release [Norwegian language]
Aina-Cathrine Øvergård – Host-parasite immunodynamics: How salmon lice avoid detection Oliver Müller – How microbiology can help shift paradigms in the Arctic
Characterization of the major vault protein in the Atlantic salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Read Malene’s press release [Norwegian language] For more details, see the webcalendar
Salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) DNA vaccine development and optimalization of mucosal immunity in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Hribovšek, P., Olesin Denny, E., Mall, A., Dahle, H., Steen, I.H., Stokke, R., 2025. Adaptation strategies of iron-oxidizing bacteria Gallionella and Zetaproteobacteria crossing the marine–freshwater barrier. mBio 0, e02572-24. https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02572-24 Jones, N.A.R., Frommen, J.G., Fuss, T., Newport, C., DePasquale, C.,…
[Our translation/Google translate] UiB organized the traditional plastic clean-up campaign for students and employees on September 25. Like last year, the location was Lisle Lyngøy, often referred to as “Plastic Island” outside Hellesøy. The day was filled with strong impressions…
By: Jarrod Cusens A new report has been released led by BIO researcher Alicia Donnellan Barraclough supported by a large international consortium including several other researchers at BIO including Inger Måren, Janne Thomsen and Jarrod Cusens. The report titled Accelerating…
As a follow-up to an HSE deviation at BIO, a information poster titled In Case of Emergency has been created. The poster outlines what employees and students should do in the event of an accident or emergency. It will be…
Please note that all applications must be registered via the department. Send applications with attachments to knut.daasvatn@uib.no Questions can be directed to Knut Olav Daasvatn. Please note that applications must be processed by both the department and faculty before UiB’s…
[Our translation/Google translate] Concerns Department of Biological Sciences – import of soil samples Today, as an importer, you can send the advance notification after the goods have crossed the border, as long as the Norwegian Food Safety Authority receives the…
[Our translation/Google translate] The University of Bergen is now announcing funding for the establishment of educational projects in academic environments that plan to apply for external funding as a coordinator in 2026. This is part of the university’s strategy to…
The Mountains in Motion Lab at the Department of Biological Sciences is seeking two master’s-level students (20% part-time, 6 months) to join the project ECO-SPACE: Earth Observation and Geospatial Tools for Ecosystem and Environmental Management. The research technicians will work…
The implementation of AI tools in the daily operation of UiB’s buildings and facilities has resulted in a series of inventive solutions to all manners of everyday challenges.
