The UiB Brussels Office

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UiB Brussels Office serve as a link between Bergen and Brussels and provide strategic advice and support to the home institution. In close collaboration with other university offices and research and innovation actors in Brussels, we work to expand UiB's international network.

EU Policy input

EU Policy Input From UiB

This page brings together EU policy advocacy initiatives, position papers and consultations responses from the UiB.

Brussels-event

The Changing Arctic: Closing Knowledge Gaps for Europe’s Future

The High Arctic is transforming at an unprecedented speed, causing Europe to face growing knowledge gaps that directly affect its longterm strategic interests. The University of Bergen (UiB) and The Nansen Center (NERSC) are pleased to invite you to our event which will deep dive into these challenges.

Position Paper

UiB gives input to the EU’s Arctic policy update

The University of Bergen (UiB) has contributed to the call for evidence for the update of the Arctic policy of the European Union. While UiB considers the current EU Arctic policy to provide a strong foundation, an updated policy should take into account that climate change is progressing faster...

Position Paper

Position paper from UiB with input to the European Democracy Shield

Safeguarding democracy is high on the agenda in the EU, and a Call for evidence for the upcoming European Democracy Shield was launched in spring 2025. The University of Bergen provided input through a position paper on the Role of Research, Education and the Arts in Building Democratic Resilience.