Category: Research

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.

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.

Nå ut med forskningen din i media

Lær hvordan du kan forme forskningen din til en engasjerende fortelling – og formidle den med klarhet og gjennomslagskraft. I dette kurset vil du lære om mediekontakt og effektiv forskningskommunikasjon. Du får praktiske råd om hvordan du kan engasjere journalister…

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.

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.

Falchs Fond announces two awards for outstanding researchers in 2026

• Falchs Juniorpris: 100.000 kr i driftsmidler for fremragende forskere under 40 år. Forslag kan fremmes av instituttledere og professorer.
• Falchs Seniorpris. 150.000 kr for fremragende lederskap innen medisinsk forskning. Forslag kan fremmes av instituttledere.

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The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 5, 2026.

Ole F. Norheim honored by Gates Foundation

Ole F. Norheim received the award at the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Nordic event in Stockholm on January 22. The award is being presented for the first time and highlights Nordic leaders who contribute to progress towards the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.