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Back to the Plastic Island (29.09.2025)

On September 25th, the University of Bergen (UiB) organized a coastal cleanup for students and staff. As last year, the destination was Lisle Lyngøy, often referred to as “Plastic Island” off the coast of Hellesøy. The day was filled with strong impressions — and some good news for the island’s ecosystem.

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New international partnerships strengthen cooperation in research and education (26.09.2025)

The two new projects will strengthen a global network for sustainable energy storage and Norwegian-Ugandan cooperation on global health. The partnerships will provide new initiatives and opportunities for international collaboration for students and staff at UiB, as well as for the partners.

New Core Facility Manager (10.09.2025)

New Mohn Research Center for Neuroprotection in Norway paves the Way to Prevention for Neurodegenerative Diseases (05.09.2025)

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) affect more than 10 million people globally and their prevalence is expected to at least double within over the next two decades. No therapy currently slows or stops disease progression. With support from the Trond Mohn Research Foundation (TMF), the Mohn Research Center... Read more

Sensing the landslides (03.09.2025)

PhD-candidate Nina Hećej wants to know more about where, when, how and why landslides in Norway occur. With the consequences of climate change, more knowledge on future landslides can potentially save both infrastructure and lives.