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Recent PhD graduate from the University of Bergen, Ingrid Birce Müftüoglu, outside Håkonshallen, before her speech at the so-called doctor promotion at Håkonshallen on 24 January 2014.
Celebrating the new PhD record at UiB (24.01.2014)
Speaking on behalf of the new PhDs, Ingrid Birce Müftüoglu reminded the audience that research can be both the cause and the solution to the world’s problems.
Doctors at University of Bergen attending the so-called doctor promotion at Håkonshallen in August 2013.
More women PhD graduates at UiB (20.01.2014)
In 2013 there were more women PhD graduates at the University of Bergen than ever before. A total of 265 new PhDs graduated, of which 140 were women.
Cars devastated by rubble in one of the streets of the Apennines in Italy after the deadly earthquake of 2009.
Geologists uncover the roots of earthquakes (08.01.2014)
By using old records kept by the ancient Romans and medieval Italian monks, a team of geologists have brought to light the roots of earthquake-prone faults.
The first page of the Norwegian Constitution, signed and dated 17 May 1814.
The University of Bergen celebrates the Constitution (07.01.2014)
It is now 200 years since the Norwegian Constitution was adopted at Eidsvoll in 1814. UiB celebrates the anniversary with publications, seminars, conferences, gala performances and exhibitions.
Illustration of person sleeping with a pause button on the head.
How sleep synchronises the brain (03.01.2014)
Sleep is the brother of death, according to Homer. But the fact is that you become depressed, unfocused and fall ill if you don’t get enough sleep.
Photo by social anthropologist Edvard Hviding taken during fieldwork in the Marovo lagoon of Solomon Islands in 2010 showing a fast eroding village shore.
Pacific front lines of climate change (18.12.2013)
The EU-funded ECOPAS project brings together anthropology, climate research and performative arts to highlight the challenges faced by Pacific island nations.
Illustration photo of three young African women, used to illustrate article about University of Bergen's collaboration with African universities.
SANORD: pushing Nordic-African relations forwards (18.12.2013)
Delegates at the SANORD conference in Malawi agreed to grow the organisation to welcome new member countries and universities.
The botany of Christmas (17.12.2013)
We at the University of Bergen wish everyone a Merry and Peaceful Christmas!
Chinese grandparents with their granddaughter, illustration photo about China's one-child policy.
China’s welfare tangle (16.12.2013)
China has huge social challenges that will only increase in the years to come. The proportions differ significantly from those in established welfare state societies, according to UiB Professor Stein Kuhnle.
Illustration photo of test tubes in a laboratory.
Eight UiB projects receive FRIPRO funding (16.12.2013)
Eleven Bergen-based research projects are to receive funding through the Research Council of Norway’s FRIPRO scheme. Eight of these projects are at the University of Bergen.
Two white boards filled with algorithms partially shown, from offices of the Algorithms Research Group at the University of Bergen.
UiB fellow solves 20 year old math problem (11.12.2013)
Michal Pilipczuk at UiB’s Department of Informatics has solved a 20 year old mathematical riddle. His work can help computers to make better choices.
Maps showing changes in the sea ice levels in Greenland in 2012.
Arctic climate research receives major funding boost (10.12.2013)
What will happen to the Greenland Ice Sheet if the Arctic sea ice covers disappears? To answer this question, researchers at the University of Bergen and Uni Research are to receive between NOK 50 and 60 million from the European Research Council (ERC) over a five year period.
Coordinators for collaboration between University of Bergen and Makerere University, left to right: Thorkild Tylleskär, Thelma Kraft, Kristin Svartveit and Edward K. Kirumira meeting in Bergen in November 2013.
Makerere-UiB: a new frame agreement (08.12.2013)
In late November 2013, the coordinators from Makerere University and UiB met in Bergen to kick-start the process towards a new frame agreement.
Construction work during refurbishment at the University Museum of Bergen in December 2013.
The University Museum: Towards a new assembly hall (06.12.2013)
In the Nineteenth century the University Museum of Bergen had its own assembly hall. Now the work to create a new grand venue for Bergen is in progress.
Rector Dag Rune Olsen (left) with Robert-Jan Smits, research director at the European Commission, photographed at Horizon 2020 meeting.
Horizon 2020 offers opportunities (06.12.2013)
The European Commission’s head of research believes the University of Bergen is in its best position ever to succeed with its applications for EU research funding.
Road signs, one showing education drive straight ahead, the other showing make a right turn for poverty.
Building better education together (03.12.2013)
In early December, UiB researchers attended SANORD’s fourth biennial international conference in Malawi to strengthen the university’s ties to southern Africa.
International students arriving in Bergen in August for the autumn semester of 2013.
Are you a new international student? (29.11.2013)
Monday 6 January the University of Bergen (UiB) will be welcoming our new international students to Bergen and the university.
Photography of the Norwegian Constitution of 1814 at Eidsvoll
1814: from autocracy to democracy (28.11.2013)
When the Norwegian Constitution was adopted in 1814 it represented a dramatic break from the absolute monarchy and aristocratic privilege of the past.

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