The 20th annual research presentation at the Graduate School of Clinical Medicine was held on January 28 and 29. A number of awards were presented. See the award winners here!
The Research School's annual research presentations – award winners 2026
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Reminder: Nomination for Falchs Junior and Senior Prize 2026
The deadline for nominations for the Falchs Junior and Senior Prize 2026 is March 5, and the Faculty of Medicine encourages submissions. The prizes honor young researchers and research leaders who have distinguished themselves with significant scientific contributions.
Seminar: Heart damage after cancer treatment – what does it mean for women?
Did you know that cancer treatment can damage the heart – and that women are affected more often than men?
Introduction: Helga Midtbø, cardiologist and associate professor
Time: 16.03.26 at 12-13
Location: Rooms 9.1 and 9.2, Laboratory Building,
Haukeland University Hospital
Migraine through a woman's life – panel discussion on Women's Day
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.
Austin Rayford is the new innovation consultant at the faculty.
Ausitn is mapping research themes across the faculty based on PhD project titles and exploring the innovation potential within these projects, with the aim of identifying 5–6 candidates and their supervisor teams for further follow up.
If you see innovation potential in your project, you can contact him by email: austin.rayford@uib.no
Mohn Center for Neuroprotection has opened!
On Wednesday, February 18, the Mohn Center for Neuroprotection was officially opened in the university auditorium. The center will conduct groundbreaking research into brain diseases such as Parkinson's and dementia.
Announcement of the Holberg Prize and the Nils Klim Prize 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, we will announce the winners of the Holberg Prize and the Nils Klim Prize 2026 in the University Auditorium in Bergen.
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.
Christie Conference 2026
The Christie Conference 2026 invites you to inspiring conversations between key voices from politics, research and society. Find the program here.
UiB final in Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
The final of UiB's Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT) will take place on March 24th in the Great Hall at Nygårdsgaten 5.
Funding for pancreatic cancer research
Are you interested in pancreatic cancer and need money to research the disease? This year's application round from the Elin and Roald Nystad gift account for pancreatic cancer research is now open with a deadline of April 15
Announcement of the Momentum Program 2026-2027
The Momentum program is a career development program for young, outstanding researchers at UiB. The program will be implemented for the eighth time in 2026-2027, and in this connection, 24 places are being announced for the program.
Defence – Nicolay Mortensen – 20.02.26
Nicolay Mortensen
Dato: 20. februar
Location: Auditorium, Armauer Hansens Hus, Haukelandsveien 28
Thesis title: "The 2021 Ulvik SARS-CoV-2 outbreak"
Defnece – Inga Flaaten Motzfeldt – 19.02.26
Inga Kirstine Flaaten Motzfeldt
Dato: 19.februar
Sted: Auditorium 1, BB-bygget, Jonas Lies vei 91
Avhandlingens tittel: “Exploration of Disease Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia”
Announcement of travel support for master's and PhD students and postdocs
«Satsingsområdet Klima og energiomstilling lyser nå ut reisestøtte til master- ph.d.-studenter og post.docs som arbeider med tema innen klima og/eller energiomstilling. Det lyses ut reisestøtte til konferanser, sommerskoler og workshops. Søknadsfrist er 10. mars kl 12. Det har tidligere vært få søkere fra…
Join this year's campaign!
The Norwegian Cancer Society's fundraising campaign will kick off on Sunday, March 15, 2026. People all over the country will take part in the most important Sunday walk of the spring to raise money for the cancer cause.
The money raised for the Norwegian Cancer Society's fundraising campaign helps ensure that patients who could benefit from it can receive a genetic test. This could open up new treatments that could extend the lives of more people.
Cancer research saves lives
Today, 3 out of 4 people survive cancer. That's twice as many as 50 years ago. Read about recent research breakthroughs and learn what it means for people affected by cancer.
Do you want to contribute to new advances?
Vi støtter kreftforskning fordi vi vet det nytter. 3 av 4 overlever kreft i dag. Det er dobbelt så mange som for 50 år siden. Men vi er ikke i mål. Mer forskning må til. Sammen skaper vi håp. Støtt via gaveskjema eller vipps til 2277. Se også støttemuligheter for bedrifter.
Outbound seminar for researchers
Are you planning a stay aborad? This seminar will help you plan your stay.
Les mer for registrering!
Do you have questions about salary, leave, vacation, sick leave and travel expenses?
Contact UiB's Service Center.
The Service Center provides services to all employees at the University and you can contact them via email, chat, telephone and UiB help.
For mer informasjon, besøk senteret på deres nettsider
Kentucky Daze – current affairs guest performance in February
What happens when we meet the people we would rather avoid?
Bli med til hjertet av USA, rett før presidentvalget i 2024. Med humor og sylskarpe observasjoner utforsker Kate Pendry egne holdninger, politiske skillelinjer og vår trang til å være «på den riktige siden». Forestillingen er en monolog med en nerve som utfordrer oss til å lytte, være nysgjerrige og se mennesket bak meningen. Uten å gå i konfrontasjon.
Mer informasjon om biletter finner du ved å trykke «les mer»
Apply for support from UiB Idé by February 14th.
Are you a researcher and want your research results to be of benefit to people? Or are you a student and have an idea for a new product or service that can help make people's lives better? UiB Idé can help you and your idea with advice and funding, so that you can achieve your goal.
Propose candidates for the university board
This spring, members will be elected for the group of temporary employees in research and teaching positions and for the students.
This spring, new members for temporary employees in research and teaching positions (Group B) and students (Group D) will be elected to the University Board.
If you yourself want to run for office, or you know someone who wants to run, you can submit suggestions for candidates for the election.
The candidates will be elected for the period 1.8.2026–31.7.2027. One member and at least two alternate members shall be elected from and among the employees in group B.
Furniture is being given away
større antall stoler, pulter og skuffeseksjoner til overs.
To arrange a pick-up or for more information, please contact:
Ingri Lunde – Ingri.lunde@uib.no
Irene Hjelmaas – Irene.hjelmaas@uib.no
The furniture looks like this:
New center initiative will crack the diabetes code
How can we identify the biological mechanisms that lead to diabetes at an early stage – and act before the disease develops? A proposed Center for Excellence in Research at UiB, iDIA, aims to change how we understand diabetes by taking personalized diagnostics and treatment to a new level.
Become a blood donor – a small prick that saves lives
Every day, patients at Norwegian hospitals need blood. Yet too few donate. Now the Blood Bank at Haukeland is encouraging everyone who can to register as a blood donor.