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Global challenges affect us all — they are complex and interdisciplinary by nature, and influence how we work and collaborate across disciplines at the University of Bergen.

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Changes Ahead for Global Health

The global health infrastructure is undergoing significant change, with dramatic cuts in aid and fragmented health services. At the same time, strong professional communities are emerging in Africa, with leaders ready to take the lead.

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New international partnerships strengthen cooperation in research and education

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.

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“The regulation of critical infrastructure is an under-explored topic”

How do we protect society’s digital lifelines from sabotage and manipulation, —and what does the law say about this? These were some of the key questions addressed by lawyers, researchers, and security experts at the conference 'The Hybrid Battlefield of Fibre Optic Communication Cables'.

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Researcher Says We Must Adapt to Sea-level Rise in different ways – Depending on Coastal Type

“There hasn’t been much focus on the fact that coastlines are dynamic,” says a researcher at the University of Bergen.

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