The committee of the Academia agreement between Statoil and UIB invite applications for funding of academic activities related to the four strategic areas given in the agreement. Scientific staff employed at UiB, guest researchers and UiB students (also PhD-students) can apply. Application form
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UiB is holding a writing course for scientists who want to deliver their message to a general audience outside the university. The course is suitable for those who want to learn to write accurate feature articles, blogs, letters to the editor, and other texts for a general audience.
Time and place: Tuesday, November 4, 09.00 to 15.30. Muséplassen 1. Registration deadline 10.10. For more information (in Norwegian).
The course “HSE for managers” are arranged during the autum 2014, and is compulsory for heads of departments and administrative leaders. Time: 19.11, 25.11 and 02.12. Location: Muséplass 1 Registration deadline: 11.12.14.
For more information (in Norwegian).
Fagakademiet arranges a course in how to handle aggression, intimidation and violence in the workplace. Time and place: October 27, 2014, Augustin Hotel, Bergen. Registration deadline:October 6, 2014
For more information (in Norwegian).
The Biotechnology Advisory Board invites to an open meeting with Professor Charles Arntzen who is one of the world’s leading researchers in vaccine development, and the man behind the technology used in the Ebola medicine ZMapp.
Time and place: Monday October 13, at 14-16, Building for Biological Sciences, Haukeland University Hospital, Auditorium 1.
For more information and registration (in Norwegian).
Do you want a master student? The master program of medical biology wish to have an overview of possible master projects, and asks interested academic groups to send in proposals. The master thesis must give 60 credits and must be a full time study for 2 semesters. A short description of possible master theses must be sent by e-mail before October 1st.
This is a reminder that everyone must reserve November 5th for K2’s annual HSE-day, where the focus will be K2’s inner life.
The location will be the new Hotell Ørnen vis a vis the Bus station. The day starts at 08:15 with a session specifically directed at practical work in the lab, risk assessment and contingency planning. From 12:00 the program will be aimed at motivation, with Marco Elsafadi. The day ends at 16:00. Final program and registration will come, but reserve the date.
Department of Clinical Science encourage our PhD students, postdocs and permanent academic staff to travel abroad for shorter or longer research stays. Equally important, we want to welcome foreign researchers for similar visits to K2. UiB has a number of opportunities for internationalization that may not be as well known to everyone. At UiB’s website, under the tab International, there is a lot of relevant information. In addition, you can contact The Research Department for further inquiries. Some of the opportunities are:
Exchange agreements – UiB has agreements with the University of Washington and University of New Foundland. Funds for exchange visits for PhD candidates may be applied for.
Networks – UiB participates in several international university networks, including the World Universities Network and the University of the Arctic. These networks support research exchange and there are also research funding opportunities.
Funds for research exchange and international research – There are numerous programs within the EU’s H2020 program, including Marie Curie Actions, that are specifically aimed at research exchange. Furthermore, The Research Council of Norway has bilateral agreements with several countries (e.g. The Leif Ericsson Mobility Program). At UiB it is also possible to apply for SPIRE funds.
Norwegian centers abroad – UiB employees have access to Norwegian centers in several cities abroad, including Athens, Rome and Dubrovnik. These may for instance be used for meetings with international partners.
Explore the webpage International at UiB. Moreover, the Vice Principal Anne Christine Johannessen can assist with advice in international issues.
Good luck and good hunting
Eystein Husebye
Acting Head of Department
Norwegian Monitoring Systems for Antibiotic Resistance in Microbes (NORM) grants research funding to academic communities with interest in antibiotic resistance, use of antibiotics and treatment of infectious diseases. Deadline is October 1st.
For more information (in Norwegian).
The Teaching Award 2014 was granted to Atle Brun from the field of Endocrinology/endocrine surgery, medical biochemistry. The award was worth 50.000 NOK.
Tuesday September 23 from 08.00 onwards, the fire alarm system in the Laboratory Building will be tested. Evacuation messages will be sent out, but it is not necessary to exit the building. Test messages and danger passed messages will also be sent.
Uni Research Rokkansenteret is inviting everyone interested to STATA course on December 11 and 12, 2014. The course will be given in Norwegian.
For more information (in Norwegian).
The 28th BBB Junior Scientist Mini-Symposium, “Tumour Biology”, will take place on Friday September 26 in Auditorium 4, 3rd floor, BB-Building. Time: 12:30-15:30.
For more information.