Research areas
Academic profile
The University of Bergen is a research university with a high international profile that is committed to academic and research excellence.
In addition research and education in the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the University of Bergen has two major focuses: marine research and development research.
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OIL RESEARCH
Arctic research on the rise
With an increased interest in the natural resources of the Arctic, geologists are increasingly drawn to research on the archipelago of Svalbard.
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ECONOMY
Cruise tourists spend less
More and more cruise ships visit the fjords of Western Norway. But cruise tourists only spend a fraction of what other tourists spend.
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BIOLOGY
An animal to feed your Eco-car
The marine animal tunicate can be used both as biofuel and fish food, according to prize-winning research at UiB and Uni Research.
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MEDICINE
Surviving pandemics
So far, the tobacco plant has done more harm than good. But in the future, the plant may be used as part of a life-saving vaccine.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Innovative new iPhone app from UiB researcher
An iPhone app developed in Bergen is helping schizophrenia patients block the unwanted voices they hear in their heads.