There has been a security incident that affected the cloud service Canvas LMS on May 1, 2026. It is reported that personal data has been compromised. UiB's learning platform Mitt UiB is not affected by the incident.
Canvas Security Incident
Month: May 2026
UiBhjelp course: Knowledge cards and standard answers
We invite you to new operator courses, this time on writing and editing knowledge cards, and using knowledge cards and standard solutions.
New economists gathered on the 8th floor at Clinical Institute 2
Four economists from the faculty now have jobs at Clinical Department 2. You will find them on the 8th floor in the former research fellow room in the laboratory building.
UiB postpones LMS pilot
The University of Bergen has decided to postpone further progress in the project for the introduction of a new Learning Management System (LMS). The project will introduce a new cloud-based Canvas solution. The background is the ongoing assessment of the security situation at the supplier of Canvas.
Honorary Doctorate Event: The Importance of Foundations for Research in Norway
In connection with the appointment of Aud Jebsen as a new honorary doctor at UiB, we invite you to a conversation on May 20th about the importance of foundations for research in Norway – with particular emphasis on the KG Jebsen Foundation. We have also invited pianist Leif Ove Andsnes who will contribute with musical performances during the event.
Healing Childhoods – Mental health interventions for children affected by war, crises and displacement
We are pleased to invite you to the Center for Crisis Psychology (SKP) Conference 2026 — a collaborative initiative between the Center for Crisis Psychology at the University of Bergen and the Children and War Foundation.
Invitation to breakfast on May 17th
As is tradition, UiB employees and their families are invited to the May 17th breakfast in the University Auditorium, Muséplassen 3, and to participate in the main procession.
SSI 2026 announcement
On behalf of the Norwegian Society of Immunology, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 51st annual meeting of the Scandinavian Society of Immunology (SSI), which will take place from 7 to 10 September 2026 in Bergen.
Access to MittUiB protected by VPN
and log in to a so-called virtual machine with your UiB username and password. There you can access My UiB without VPN. See the attachment for a short step-by-step guide.
UiB learning conference October 29 – invitation to contribute
Dear Deans of Education, this year's learning conference will be held in NG5 on October 29. Invitations to contribute are now open, with a deadline for submissions on June 30. Main theme: Towards post-digital higher education? We are entering a post-digital era where the boundaries between…
Leader of the week - Silke Appel
Dear everyone!
A lot is happening at the moment, so this will be a slightly longer leader this time. We had a very nice good-bye party for Mia on Wednesday, it was very nice that there were so many who participated. Thank you so much to Mia for everything she has done for K2! And then I would like to welcome our new acting head of administration Eirik Rekve Thorsheim. He has an office on the 8th floor of the lab building and has started on Monday. We will take a tour of the department in the next few days so that he can get to know our employees (at least in Bergen, the trips to Stavanger, Førde and Haugesund will come).
Nina had already mentioned that the faculty, together with the department management, has appointed a financial working group, coordinated by Rolf Reed. A general meeting will be held for the entire department on May 28 at 10-11:30, Auditorium 1 BBB, I hope that as many employees as possible participate and provide input.
Remember to register your holiday! The deadline to register the main holiday was 1 May, but there are still many who have not applied for the holiday. Remember that it must be agreed with your immediate manager.
UiB is concerned that the number of applications to NFR FRIPRO has decreased and has therefore distributed some funds for application support. The condition is that the application is submitted by 2026. Otherwise, there are no guidelines on what the funds can be used for, but the project must be placed at K2 in order to be able to request application support. The link to the skjemaker becomes visible when you click on "read more".
And last, but not least: Congratulations to all the award winners on the faculty day, and special congratulations to our award winners from K2: Nina Langeland (Falch senior award), Jan-Inge Bjune (publication of the year) and Jon Andsnes Berg and Trond Trætteberg Serkland (education award). I'm proud to have such good people around me!
Have a really good weekend!
Silke
New administrative manager in place at K2
We warmly welcome Eirik to Clinical Department 2 as Head of Administration.
Eirik began as Head of Administration on May 1, and is acting until the end of the year. Eirik has a master's degree in Comparative Politics from the University of Bergen, and has worked as a study leader at the Department of Informatics.
In his free time, you can often find him in the city mountains, or else he might be at home with a good book.
Eirik has taken over Mia's office on the 8th floor, and you are most welcome to stop by for a chat!
Påminning: Velkommen til 2 x Filosofisk poliklinikk 11. og 12. mai
Se inviterte gjester og detaljer, under. Gjennom korte foredrag, workshop og samtaler undersøker vi hvordan ansvar praktiseres – og hvordan denne praksisen er med på å forme legerollen, nå og fremover.
Canvas Security Incident
Det har vært en sikkerhetshendelse som rammet skytjenesten Canvas LMS 1. mai 2026. Det opplyses at persondata har kommet på avveie. UiBs læringsplattform Mitt UiB er ikke berørt av hendelsen.
Researchers at universities are increasingly expected to meet strict requirements for data management.
By joining, you will not only gain a clear understanding of what is required, but also actively work on developing your own DMP in a supportive setting. Whether you are a PhD candidate, postdoctoral fellow, researcher, or faculty member, this is an opportunity to strengthen your project planning, ensure compliance, and improve the quality and reproducibility of your research data.
Honorary Doctorate Event: Conversation between Karl Ove Knausgård and Toril Moi
«Dette fantastiske, som du snart skal møte og få se, er så lett å miste av syne, og det finnes nesten like mange måter å gjøre det på som det finnes mennesker. Det er derfor jeg skriver denne boken til deg. Jeg vil vise deg verden, slik den er, rett rundt oss, hele tiden. Bare ved å gjøre det kan jeg selv få øye på den.»
Events in connection with UiB's honorary doctors
On May 20 and 21, the University of Bergen will host various events for and with the ten appointed honorary doctors. During these days, there will be a number of different events, lectures and conversations that everyone is invited to attend.
Sea levels in Bergen could rise by one meter – how can this be avoided?
Welcome to Bye Bye Bryggen: an audio walk through Bergen's climate future.
This is not a dystopian sci-fi film – it is an educational project based on research on sea level rise, transition and climate adaptation.
Be proud!
Faculty Day 2026 took place on Wednesday, April 29, in the auditorium of Armauer Hansens Hus. As is tradition, it was opened by our dean, this time Marit Bakke.
429 has medical education in Haugesund in first place
This year's application numbers are out, and 429 first-choice applicants will compete for the twenty study places in the medical education with Haugesund as the campus for the fourth to sixth year of study.
CCBIO strengthens cancer research with new research field
Kva rolle spelar nervane i utviklinga av kreft? Dette spørsmålet står sentralt i ei ny og spanande forskingssatsing ved CCBIO, nemleg nervestrukturen rundt kreftcellene.
The 2026 Christie Prize is awarded to the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestr
Samarbeidet mellom Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester og Universitetet i Bergen er en styrke for UiBs studenter, fagmiljøer og Bergen som kunnskaps- og kulturby, sier rektor Margareth Hagen. https://www4.uib.no/om-uib/aktuelt/christieprisen-2026-tildeles-bergen-filharmoniske-orkester
Holberg Week 2026
Bli med på feiringen av fremragende forskning innen samfunnsfagene, humaniora, juss og teologi under Holberguken! Den finner sted 1.– 4. juni i Bergen. https://www.uib.no/udir/179539/holberguken-2026
Salary reviews
Hvis du ønsker en lønnssamtale, ta kontakt med din forskningsgruppeleder., https://www.uib.no/klin2
New research has found genetic evidence for the cause of severe morning sickness
A recent study establishes that the cause of severe morning sickness is due to a hormone produced in the placenta. – We believe a cure will be possible, says a UiB researcher.
Glove use, and choosing the right glove
Hansker skal benyttes for å beskytte deg selv, prøven din og/eller andre personer. Bruk av hansker minimerer, men eliminerer ikke forurensning av hendene; god håndhygiene er derfor viktig.