A recent study from the University of Bergen shows that e-consultations led to more frequent contact with the doctor and increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, compared to physical attendance. “We are concerned about the consequences of a possible introduction of municipal online doctors,” says one of the researchers behind the study.
We are collaborating with the Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF) from 15-23 October, with the Gulluglen competition, debates, an exhibition, free film screenings for employees and much more. Many employees and students are involved in the festival, and these groups also receive discounted ticket prices.
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We need YOU – your efforts are crucial to making OSKE12 a success! By contributing, you help create a safe and educational experience for the students – and you gain valuable experience yourself.
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Thank you to everyone who showed up – you are invaluable!
Over the past two centuries, for the first time in world history, we have seen sustained economic growth, writes nobelprize.org in a press release. They further write that economic growth has lifted large numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation for…
Screen time among young people is often cited as a contributing factor to a number of challenges facing young people today, such as increased mental health problems, cyberbullying and poorer school performance. Apps for better mental health On their mobile phones, young people can also…
The Deep Sea Environment at the University of Bergen is currently working to establish a national center for deep sea innovation. The center will bring together researchers, technologists and industry to develop knowledge and technology that gives us more insight into the deep sea.
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This 3 ECTS course will provide a broad understanding of aspects of cancer genome biology and their investigation by next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. Methods for analyzing DNA variation and structure and RNA expression patterns will be covered, as well as nuclear and chromatin structure. Also, ethical, legal aspects, and hereditary predisposition will be taught.
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When the organization needs to change, new systems and strategies are not enough – we need to get people to choose to join in. What makes us choose new skills, new ways of working and new ways of collaborating?
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The course will provide a basic understanding of economic concepts and how government finances and the UiB finances work and interact.
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UiB once again opens the doors to some of our most significant buildings during the architecture festival Open House Bergen. This year the festival takes place on 20 and 21 September, UiB's buildings are open on Sunday.
The BCEPS Center for Excellence in Research at UiB has been awarded NOK 129 million from Norad. The support goes to a project that aims to help national health systems in low- and middle-income countries become better equipped to handle the…
This seminar will introduce some of the less well-known features and applications of the IVIS Spectrum, including 3D imaging, spectral unmixing, imaging of in vitro samples, plants, and chick embryo models.
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Research day - Eitri on 21.10-25 from 11:00-15:00
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Defence - Ingeborg Nerbø Reiten – 24.10.25
Place: Birkhaugsalen, Sentralblokken, HUS, Jonas Lies vei 65
Time: 24.10-25
Dissertation title: "New Molecules and Repurposed Drugs for Improved Cancer Therapy: Exploring Effects of Drug Combinations and Liposomal Encapsulation"
Dear everyone,
This week is Nobel Prize week. As an immunologist, I am particularly pleased that the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discoveries of peripheral tolerance (click "read more" for link)
The consultation deadline for the multi-campus model has passed, and now work is underway to get a good plan in place. Gottfried Greve is the new project manager for Vestlandslegen and comes to the process with extensive experience, which gives us the confidence that we will find a good solution for the study plan going forward. Please follow the newsletters from Vestlandslegen: click on "read more" for the link
For the implementation of OSKE12 on December 4th, we still need more helpers, remember to sign up! Click on "read more" for the link
Also remember that everyone must register any side jobs they may have: click "read more" for link
The agenda for the next faculty board meeting next week (October 16) is available online (click on "read more" for link). I recommend that you read through it, there are several issues on the agenda that concern us at K2 (including evaluation and proposals for organizing the financial services, new curriculum for the integrated master's program in pharmacy, mandate for a review of the core facilities).
And finally: Remember to register for the faculty's research day on Tuesday, October 21st, 11:30-15:00 at Eitri. This year's theme is "New challenges in academia". Click on "read more" for the link
Have a really good weekend!
Silke
Every year, millions of people are affected by serious and incurable brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. The Mohn Center for Neuroprotection is now being established in Bergen, with an ambitious goal of reversing the trend and preventing disease before it breaks out.…
Defence Thomas Andersen
Location: Auditorium, Sydbygg, Stavanger University Hospital
Time: 17.10-25
Dissertation title: "Novel biomarkers for risk prediction in chest pain and acute coronary syndromes"
We are collaborating with the Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF) from 15-23 October, with the Gulluglen competition, debates, an exhibition, free film screenings for employees and much more. Many employees and students are involved in the festival, and these groups also receive discounted ticket prices.
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Teachers' Day will be held on January 30, 2026. We hereby invite academic communities from all faculties and departments to submit lectures, seminars, workshops and other academic contributions that profile current research at UiB. We therefore want this information to be disseminated to all relevant academic communities at both faculty and department.
Fire safety course at UiB – Mandatory for all employees at UiB
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This year's campaign invites a joint effort to strengthen our mental resilience in turbulent times.
Do what over 3,300 workplaces, schools, organizations and other businesses across the country did last year – put mental preparedness on the agenda from weeks 39–42 this fall!
You can now apply for the desired period at the welfare cabins for winter 2026, in the period January 4 to April 9: Welfare cabins Winter and Easter holidays have separate application forms. Winners in 2023–2025 are asked not to apply for 2026 due to the three-year quarantine. Applicants in…
This year's campaign invites a joint effort to strengthen our mental resilience in turbulent times. Do as over 3,300 workplaces, schools, organizations and other businesses across the country did last year – put mental preparedness on the agenda from…
Dear all at K2, 8th floor, Unfortunately, we have been constantly finding food in the refrigerator that has mold or expired. This leads to unpleasant odors, spills and can affect other people's food. To keep the refrigerator clean and the workplace…
