Program for the anniversary week

Anniversary broadcast 

75 years with thoughts, research and knowledge will be stately celebrated in the University aula. We offer magnificent music, greetings from far and near, exciting, and pleasant surprises – a worthy celebration of the 75-year-old university.   

The broadcast will be streamed online, and everyone can watch. Gather with a fellow student or colleague and watch the anniversary broadcast together. 

The anniversary broadcast will be streamed live at 14.15 – 15.30  

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UiB

TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER

Three treasures from the University Library of Bergen's special collections  As part of the university’s 75th celebration, three of our most valuable treasures will be brought forth in a short and very rare exhibition: The great work «Civitates Orbis Terrarum» (Cities of the world) that was published over 400 years ago, the first map to show only Norway, and a letter written by king Harald’s great-great-grandfather.  Take the opportunity to view these gems on this day only!  The University Museum of Bergen, department of Natural history, between 10–16  Photo: Universitetsbiblioteket i Bergen

THUESDAY 26 OCTOBER

Global challenges that shaped UiB  Through short presentations, we will present examples of UiB’s contribution to solve some of the societal challenges the world has faced over the years. This includes important global projects, interdisciplinary cooperation, and thematic focus areas that researchers at UiB have worked with, as well as reflect on the significance these have had on UiB’s image. Everyone is welcome to sign up.   The University aula in Bergen at 09.00 – 17.00  Photo: Paul S. Amundsen

WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER

Free anniversary screening in cooperation with BIFF 

Since 1946, researchers at the University of Bergen have contributed to exciting discoveries and a deeper understanding of the world. UiB, alongside with BIFF, wishes to invite 3x75 people to a free screening of the documentary SOLUTIONS as part of our 75th anniversary celebration. This is an inspiring film about saving the world through research.  

MB2 at Bergen Cinema at 19.00 

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SOLUTIONS/BIFF/UiB

Rokkan, Western Europe and the rest of the world 

Stein Rokkan (1921–1979) was one of the world’s foremost political scientists and one of the leading scientists that established the Faculty of Social Sciences at UiB. Here, he established the department of comparative politics. The annual Rokkan lecture is held by internationally renowned social scientists in memory of Rokkan’s work. This year’s lecture, by Professor Lars Mjøset, will address Rokkan’s research on Western Europe and how his theories can be used to understand other regions of the world. The lecture will be held in English.  

The student centre at 14.15 – 16.00  

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Bergens Tidende

Halloween party at Kvarteret 

75 years of student life will be celebrated in the best way possible with a Halloween party and open house at Kvarteret (the student cultural centre). The anniversary worthy evening will include a concert, a spooky atmosphere, and quite a few surprises. You do not want to miss out on this! The whole house will be decorated, and we invite you to show up in costume as well; this will be an awesome party!  

Students, alumni, and other festive guests are welcome! 

Det Akademiske Kvarter between 21.00 – 23.59 

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Det akademiske kvarter

Student’s evening – «The alumni council» and concert 

Selda Ekiz, Sveinung Rotevatn, and Olav Haugland will sit down in a comfortable couch to share stories and advice from their own time as UiB students. Together, they make the competent alumni council, and will help us students with well-known quarter-life crises that they too have gone through, with varied success.  

The evening will conclude in the best way with a concert from the up-and- coming pop sensation Metteson. 

The university aula at 20–22 

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Spesialsamlingene ved Universitetsbiblioteket i Bergen

Open house at the University Museum of Bergen 

Every nook and cranny of the University Museum is open to the public on this day. There will be activities throughout the whole building, concerts in Tårnsalen, lectures in the university aula and exhibitions in every room. Unique treats from the collections will be brought forward, and the public can try their hands on gilding and other preservation techniques and more.  

The activities will run throughout the day, so it is possible to stop by anytime to see and partake in the festivities. Obtain new knowledge and new experiences.  

The University Museum of Bergen at 10–17 

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Helge Skodvin, UiB

Medieval Ages week 

During Medieval Ages week you will get the opportunity to meet an exciting and colourful age and learn more about the culture and history of the Medieval Ages. A slew of activities related to the Middle Ages will take place in Bergen, organized by the partners of UiB’s medieval research cluster. You can catch a popular science lecture, a city tour, guided tours, family activities, debates, exhibitions and much more. 

Welcome!  

Various arenas in Bergen between 24 October – 3 November 

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Thor Brødreskift