Meeting foreign cultures

To fully participate in the business world of tomorrow, knowledge of language and culture needs to move beyond English.

RANKINGS

Attracting attention worldwide

According to an international ranking, the Centre for International Health is one of the world’s most influential health policy think tanks.

Doctorates

UiB sets new doctorate record

Never before have so many doctorates been awarded at the University of Bergen. The number of international doctorates is also higher than ever before.

BERGEN SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOOL

Research focus on Migration

Now in its fifth year, Bergen Summer Research School will this time focus on transnational migration. The application deadline is 15 February.

RULE OF LAW

JUDICIARY UNITED: Norwegian law is currently going through a process of adapting to supranational bodies because of EU legislation.

Judicial disturbances

The Norwegian legal system is currently going through greater changes than at almost any other time in history.

RULE OF LAW

Morality Above Penalty

The stated goal of Criminal Law is to punish the offender. But it is unfortunate that we know so little about the origins and workings of this piece of legislation.

MEDICINE

A photo safari of the body

Thanks to MedViz research, the chances of discovering diseases early are improving. This month MedViz welcomes guests to its 6th annual conference in Bergen.
SLEEP

Sleep-Disturbed Norwegians

Since 1980, the sleeping habits of Norwegians have gotten worse. The Norwegians may sleep as much as they used to, but the overall sleep pattern has shifted.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The World of UiB

Every year close to 1,000 new international students arrive in Bergen. Most arrive in the autumn, but about 250 arrive for the spring semester. Meet some of them in this video.
RULE OF LAW

Restoring relations

So-called Restorative Justice solves many crime investigations involving children and young adults. A new bill now proposes use of Restorative Justice also in more severe cases in the future.
RULE OF LAW

Europe’s Harmonic Outpost

When it comes down to the Law, Norwegians are more concerned with the common good than their fellow Europeans. But are Norwegians about to become as focused on their rights as the rest of Europe?
RULE OF LAW

Not a private matter

Today, domestic violence is considered a crime. The state and the legal system increasingly intervene in matters previously considered to be private.
INTERNATIONAL

Welcoming new students

– Our advice to new international students at UiB is to take part in the introductory programme when they arrive in Bergen, Karine Skavhellen says.
MEDICINE

Rodent PET scan solving health riddles

Soon, researchers at the University of Bergen will use a PET scanner on rats and mice. A practice that could lead to improved future health for all.
THE OWL AWARD

Rewarding academic quality

Ancient Philosophy and Global Health may be two quite different subjects, but these two courses nevertheless share UiB’s Owl Award for 2012.
BIO-DANCE

Biological art

Science and art met on higher ground when UiB’s Department of Biology and dance company Carte Blanche got together to perform.
MEDICINE

New cure for leukaemia patients

Researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a new treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
CHILD CARE

The Invisible Children

Ideally, child care is all about the child. But in the real world, child care is quite often about the parents.
BUDGET 2012

Quality as a yardstick

Improved quality in research and education was on the agenda when the University Board approved UiB’s budget for 2012.
THE GRIEG ACADEMY

Interplay of Grief

Interaction and grief are the main components of a contemporary requiem performance at The Grieg Academy.
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