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Dear everyone,
This autumn, we will spend a little more time to have better routines around RETTE (System for Risk and Compliance) - Processing of personal data in research projects and student assignments at UiB (Rette). In most cases, project information is transferred directly from the REK portal, but check that all mandatory information is provided. In this context, I would also like to remind you that the Health Research Act requires REK approval for all research on Norwegian territory or when the research takes place under the auspices of a research manager established in Norway (https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2008-06-20-44). Thus, it applies to alle all projects where someone from UiB is involved in analyzing data or funding analyses, i.e. when researchers from UiB are involved in the generation of new knowledge about health, even if the project is carried out abroad (with REK approval there) or data is on a server abroad (for example on a UKBiobank server). So check if this applies to your projects, if you are in doubt, contact REK!
Autumn is also the time when I remind you of employee interviews. This year, I will have performance appraisals with all research group and core facility managers, while the research group leaders have performance appraisals in the research group. Research group leaders will also receive more information about this at our next meeting on Tuesday.
Hopefully, most of you have seen the OSKE12 posters where you can register your participation. OSKE12 is a comprehensive exam that requires important interaction between academic and administrative resources. It consists of four loops with 12 stations in each, where students are divided into 2 groups, one before and one after lunch. In order for all this to go seamlessly, we need as many helpers as possible. This is an exciting day and not least a great opportunity to meet colleagues across departments and faculties. OSKE12 will be held on 4 December. Registration link: https://skjemaker.app.uib.no/view.php?id=11685006
And finally: remember to register the remaining holiday for 2025 before 1.10.25.
Have a really good weekend!
Silke