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A small coral reef ecosystem with fishes. An important part of the biodiversity below water.
Finding the balance for a sustainable Ocean (13.03.2019)
A seminar in Bergen explores how the Ocean can be better regulated to ensure the balance between the harvesting of natural resources and the need for conservation.
State Secretary Rebekka Borsch from Norway's Ministry of Education and Research with University of Bergen's Rector Dag Rune Olsen at the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen.
Rethinking for a new education (07.02.2019)
From building a global student movement to the crucial role of universities, the first day of the 2019 SDG Conference Bergen was diverse in its engagement with global sustainability.
Professor Lise Øvrreås, Academic Director of Ocean Sustainability Bergen at the University of Bergen in Norway.
New director for Ocean Sustainability Bergen (21.01.2019)
Professor Lise Øvreås takes over from Peter M. Haugan as Academic Director of Ocean Sustainability Bergen, UiB's centre for sustainable ocean research, with scientific advice being one of the main tasks in her portfolio.
Professor Peter M. Haugan at the SDG Conference Bergen in February 2018, chairing a special event on SDG14.
Leading SDG role for ocean scientist (15.11.2018)
Earlier this autumn Peter M. Haugan was appointed member of the expert group for the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. He is now preparing to attend the first meeting - in his hometown Bergen.
The University of Bergen's Rector Dag Rune Olsen at the opening of the inaugural SDG Conference Bergen in February 2018.
UiB given SDG14 leadership role by IAU (14.11.2018)
The University of Bergen has been announced as part of the International Association of Universities SDG Cluster, with special responsibility and leadership for SDG14, Life Below Water.
A student from the University of Bergen holds a starfish found in the waters close to Bergen, Norway.
UiB becomes official UN ocean science Hub (24.10.2018)
The University of Bergen has taken on a leadership role on SDG 14, Life below water, for United Nations Academic Impact, and will act to inspire and motivate partners worldwide to create greater knowledge towards a sustainable ocean.
Rektor Dag Rune Olsen holder innlegg på den første Bærekraftskonferansen for universitets- og høyskolesektoren i Bergen i februar 2018.
UiB assumes leadership in long-term plan (10.10.2018)
Norway's national Long-term plan for research and higher education has been revised to create a stronger connection between knowledge for sustainable development and scientific advice. SDG Bergen and UiB's leading role is highlighted in the plan.
Atlantic cod liver reveals marine pollution (25.09.2018)
Visit the dCod-lab in a 360 film above. Have a look while we explain why atlantic cod liver is important for science.
Comb jelly Mnemiopsis
Novel types of building blocks of animals discovered (04.09.2018)
Using cutting edge technology and techniques, an international team sheds new light on the evolution of some of the very first animals. The results are published in Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Palau's Ambassador Ngedikes Olai Uludong gives a public lecture onboard the sailship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Arendal, Norway on 15 August 2018.
When climate change is an everyday issue (17.08.2018)
The four serious challenges the Pacific island states face as a result of climate change are sea level rise, drought, food security and ocean acidity levels.
Tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl from Bergen in Norway out sailing the seven seas.
Sailing for sustainability (16.08.2018)
In 2021, Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl plans to perform its first ever circumnavigation of the world. UiB became the first partner to sign a statement of intent to participate in the circumnavigation and to provide the scientific content.
På vei over Høyden
From all over the world to research school in Bergen (14.06.2018)
For the eleventh consecutive year, almost one hundred PhD candidates from all over the world have found their way to Bergen to tackle global challenges.
Norwegian Marine University Consortium
Speaking with one voice from Norway (25.05.2018)
In their very first meeting, the board of The Norwegian Marine University Consortium (NMUC) had talks with the executives from the European Marine Board.  The next step is to shape the consortium into a vital bridgehead for cooperation with the EU.
Jeppe Kolding (UiB), Shakuntala Thilsted (WorldFish) og Ragnhild Overå (UiB).
Supporting small fish to fight food insecurity (04.05.2018)
Small fish have huge potential to alleviate malnutrition and safeguard food security in Sub-Saharan Africa and across the globe. An interdisciplinary project headed by the University of Bergen has been awarded 1 million Euros.
Sara Daniels, Jarl Giske, Alice B. Aiken, Dalhousie University
Canada draws inspiration from Bergen supercluster (23.04.2018)
When Halifax, Canada aims to establish its own marine supercluster, it is Bergen they look to for inspiration.
Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Mare Nullius: Professor Edvard Hviding awarded Toppforsk grant (05.02.2018)
Social anthropologist Edvard Hviding is one of three University of Bergen researchers to receive five years of major funding from the prestigious Toppforsk programme, awarded by the Research Council of Norway, for his project Mare Nullius.
Erna
Bergen in front as part of Norway's international leadership role in ocean management (26.01.2018)
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has established an international high-level panel for a sustainable ocean economy. The University of Bergen looks forward to being part of this marine effort and contribute with scientific advice.
Andreas Hejnol looking at sample
A new view of evolution (13.12.2017)
New discoveries from the University of Bergen can knock a hundred years old hypothesis on the evolution of the nervous system off its perch. The results are published in Nature.

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