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Bergen Summer Research School

UN GA

How would you frame your research to
make an impact on policies for a sustainable future?


June 17-27, 2019 at the University of Bergen

We, as researchers, have an important role to play in the interface between science and policymaking. There is an urgent need to connect research to the 2030 Agenda. Next summer, we select 100 PhD candidates to discuss and explore science advice with some of the best international practitioners. 

BSRS 2019 offers a series of parallel multidisciplinary working groups with top international lecturers, and cutting-edge keynotes to help you make your research play a role for a sustainable future. The research school is tied together with common sessions on research tools, presentation skills, keynotes by high-profile researchers, plenary discussions, and an excursion into the Norwegian waterscape. Deadline for applications: 24 February, 2019

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KEYNOTE | BSRS 2019
SDG graphic on the UN HQ
Jun 17

The making of the Sustainable Development Goals - an insider’s perspective

How were the SDGs created? And how were 193 world leaders able to agree on such a comprehensive set of goals and targets? Meet Norway's lead negotiator in the process that lead to the Sustainable Development Goals.

SCIENCE-POLICY INTERFACE
Professor Silvio Funtowicz discussing scientific advice and the societal impact of research on 8 February 2019 at the second SDG Conference Bergen.

The rising voice of research in policy-making

When discussing sustainable development, terms such as science advice and the science-policy interface have become all the rage. What is this all about? We asked veteran researcher Silvio Funtowicz to provide some clarity on the subject.

bergen summer research school
COP21 closing meeting

Make an impact on policies for a sustainable future

There is an urgent need to connect research to the 2030 Agenda. This summer we will help you find the tools you need to play a role in the interface between science and policymaking.

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Global challenges affect us all. Shaped by some of Bergen's best research groups, every year, the Bergen Summer Research School tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing the world.

BSRS is a joint venture under the leadership of the University of Bergen with NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Chr. Michelsen Institute and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS.