Day: March 6, 2026

Leader of the week - Valeriya Lyssenko

Even in challenging times, we have reason for optimism after the meeting with the dean's office management who visited K2 on Tuesday, March 3. The faculty's management presented an inspiring vision for research, innovation and education. At the heart of this vision is a focus on health technology, which Norwegian politicians have made a national priority. K2 is facing a major challenge and has a critical need for clinical educators, and is struggling with recruitment. K2 therefore has a particularly clear focus on good cooperation with the hospitals. In line with this, the establishment of the Vestlandslegen project aims to integrate clinical research with education, and create a unique platform where discoveries and learning feed off each other for future innovations.

Perhaps the most exciting is the clear commitment to nurturing young academic talents. If you are considering an academic career path, know that the institution is actively creating structures to support your success. This is your invitation to think big. Keep developing your career plans, set ambitious goals, and know that the winds are at your back!

It has been a pleasure to be part of the K2 management, but I will now be stepping down from my position as innovation manager and the position is open for a new colleague 🙂.

Have a really good weekend!

Valeriya

CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposium: First gathering of the year on 10 March

CCBIO invites you to the first Junior Scientist Symposium of the year, which will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Nucleus, the main hall in Eitri (9th floor), Haukeland University Hospital. The symposium brings together young researchers from various fields and provides opportunities for professional enrichment, interdisciplinary discussions and networking.

SSI 2026 announcement

On behalf of the Norwegian Society of Immunology, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 51st Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Immunology (SSI) taking place 7th to 10th September 2026 in Bergen.

Announcement of elections in group B to the Department Council K2 and Faculty Board Faculty of Medicine

Attached are announcements (Norwegian and English) for the election of representatives from group B to the Department Council K2 and the Faculty Board at the Faculty of Medicine.

The deadlines for sending written candidate proposals to the faculty's election board, Gjert Bakkevold, gjert.bakkevold@uib.no, are:

Candidates for the Department Council and Faculty Board – proposal deadline April 10

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TNNN Conference 2026 opens for registration

The TNNN Conference 2026 is now open for registration, with a deadline of March 6th, and the opportunity to submit abstracts for both oral presentations and posters. PhD candidates can have both the conference fee and hotel accommodation covered if they register by the deadline.

Kristoffer Lidén: Peace research on the warpath?

The Research Council has established a "portfolio" for "defense capability, national security and preparedness." All research in this field must be made relevant to "total defense." 

Lidén introduces how peace research relates to security policy today.

is a senior researcher at PRIO, focusing on political philosophy and ethics. He is leading a new project on the ethical basis of national emergency preparedness policy.