News archive for Faculty of Science and Technology

Losing nature: The state must take responsibility (29.11.2024)

In this newly published op-ed, we argue that the Norwegian state must take more responsibility for protecting natural ecosystems by tightening regulations on land use in municipalities.

Fra venstre: Professor Bengt Erik Haug, dekan Gunn Mangerud, instituttleder Magne Olav Sydnes og professor Knut Børve.

Millions of Funding for National Research Infrastructures (28.11.2024)

The Department of Chemistry receives funding from The Research Council of Norway for robotisation in chemical experimentation.

HySchool Days 2025 (26.11.2024)

This is the web page for HySchool Days 2025, the premier networking event organised by HySchool ‒ Norwegian Research School on Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Based Fuels. USN will host HySchool Days 2025 in Porsgrunn, on 1-2 April 2025.

Wrapping Up the CULTIVATE Project (18.11.2024)

After 3,5 years, the CULTIVATE project is coming to an end. During the first week of November, members of the UNESCO Chair Group met the other project partners for a final event in Edinburgh hosted by the Centre for Mountain Studies at the University of Highlands and Islands, followed by a last project meeting, and a tour of Wester Ross Biosphere Reserve.

Support the scientists' appeal for the nature deal! (15.11.2024)

These days, Norway's plan following the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (the Norwegian Action Plan for Natural Diversity) is being discussed in the Norwegian Parliament. Our expectation of this plan was that it would not only describe the status of Norwegian nature, but also take this knowledge seriously by proposing necessary measures to slow down and reverse the loss of nature... Read more

Call from scientists: Norwegian government must use knowledge-based solutions to stop the loss of nature (13.11.2024)

25 prominent scientists call for knowledge-based action in this debate article, recently published in Khrono.

aerial view of beach and cliffs in Greece

Field Course on Minerals for the Energy Transition (04.11.2024)

On the beautiful island of Milos (Greece), a recent field course offered CDeepSea students a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of mineral deposits and hydrothermal systems. With an impressive ratio of 8 instructors to 14 students, the participants received training on a wide variety of topics relevant for minerals and mineral exploration, from economic geology and geochemistry to... Read more

Cleaning the Plastic Island (01.11.2024)

Students and staff from the University of Bergen, together with long-standing partners, cleaned “Plastic Island” Lisle Lyngøy during this year’s plastic cleanup campaign.