I am motivated by the thought that my work can ultimately contribute to a better health service, says new employee Milrey Alfarah at the Learning Unit.
Working to improve the learning environment for both teachers and students
Category: Research
Professor Anna Gloyn wants to improve the lives of everyone living with diabetes
The Faculty of Medicine's new honorary doctor, Anna Gloyn, became interested in her field when she had a fellow student who had type 1 diabetes. Now she is one of the leading stars in diabetes research.
MIC's course in small animal MRI 2026
The aim of the course is to provide participants with knowledge of the principles, theory and practical application of MRI. The theoretical part of the course will cover multimodal imaging and the theoretical aspects of MRI. Participants will receive practical training on the instrument in the practical part and learn about basic image analysis of MRI images. After the course, participants should be able to understand how to plan and perform MRI experiments on small animals.
Read more to register.
MRCRM conference at Solstrand 14–15 April
Mohn Centre for Regenerative Medicine (MRCRM) invites you to a conference at Solstrand on April 14–15, 2026. The program offers exciting presentations of groundbreaking research and clinical studies in regenerative medicine and wound healing.
Seminar: The role of the physician in motion – experiences, tensions and opportunities
at Alrek Health Center. The physician role is used as an introduction, but the topics concern everyone who works in structures where demands for efficiency meet the need for reflection.
Visit from Lausanne: Two exciting seminars March 16–17
Next week, K2 and the Mohn Center will be visited by two very strong researchers from the University of Lausanne. Both will be holding seminars on groundbreaking methods in genetics and precision medicine — including a Nature publication in which we are co-authors.
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.
Research Days 2026: Invitation to participate
The Research Days are an annual, national festival organized by the Research Council of Norway, with the goal of creating excitement and understanding for research. This year's festival period is 16.09. – 27.09. 2026. In Bergen, it is held
UiB AI seed funds 2026
UIB AI is accepting applications for seed funding to promote new collaborations around AI research, education and/or innovation. The idea behind the call is to stimulate new collaborations around artificial intelligence across UiB and/or with external partners.
These UiB researchers are honored with the Meltzer Prize
Four researchers from UiB were honored with the Meltzer Prize on Thursday evening during the annual awards ceremony in Bergen. “It’s great to receive such confirmation that I’m on the right track,” says one of the prize winners.
Visit from Lausanne: Two exciting seminars March 16–17
Next week, K2 and the Mohn Center will be visited by two very strong researchers from the University of Lausanne. Both will be holding seminars on groundbreaking methods in genetics and precision medicine — including a Nature publication in which we are co-authors.
Trond Mohn Research Foundation – Call for Research Proposals: Immune Dysfunction
TMF has allocated 24 million NOK for a reseach program on immune regulation and dysregulation. In collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, UiB.
New call from TMF and UiB:
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.
We need your help – together we can make a difference
Over the past few months, the need for support in our local community has increased, and we are now inviting everyone who is able to contribute. The goal is to ensure that important services can continue to reach those who need it most.
CCBIO903: Special edition of the ethics and society course in March–April – registration still open
The CCBIO Research School invites you to a special edition of the course CCBIO903: Cancer Research – Ethical and Societal Aspects this spring. The course starts on March 23, and registration is still open.
The Research School's annual research presentations – award winners 2026
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!
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.
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
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