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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MEDICINE
Fighting the obesity epidemic
A UiB research project into diabetes and obesity has received a grant of 17.6 million Norwegian kroner from the European Research Council.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Extreme Gambling
Can parachuting help people with a gambling addiction? New research shows that extreme sport athletes have quite a lot in common with gamblers.
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BIOMEDICINE
Long road to find a cure
Aurora Martinez has been developing a new genetic disease drug. Now she and her team have received a generous grant and are hoping to start their own company.
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AQUACULTURE
Fighting the salmon louse
Scientists got a new arena to fight the salmon louse when The Sea Lice Research Centre opened in Bergen earlier this month.
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EDUCATION
Discovering dyslexia early
Researchers can identify dyslexic children at a young age by using a simple questionnaire. This allows for earlier and better treatment.