Under følger viktige datoer for opptak juli/august 2026: https://www.pahoyden.no
Rose Day 2026
Are you also a lover of roses and are you excited by the beautiful flowers and their fragrance? On Rose Day at the Arboretum at Milde, you can meet both experts and amateurs who want to share their joys and experiences, and there will be a tour, sale of roses and rose talk.
Bachelor's celebration for nutrition students
We would like to thank the students for three great years and for choosing to pursue a bachelor's degree in nutrition with us. At the same time, we hope to welcome many of them back to the master's degree in clinical nutrition in the fall.
Module 3: From skills to improvement
KI Kompetanseløft is a training offer from the University Director/UIB aimed at all technical-administrative employees at the university. The goal is to strengthen the understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and how AI tools can be used as support in everyday work. The offer is activity-based and consists of three modules, each with a short launch, a self-guided online course module and follow-up activities that can be carried out individually, in the units or in joint colloquia and learning workshops.
Call for applications – CAS research grant 2028/2029
The call is open to permanent employees in academic positions at our partner institutions. Since UiB is one of our partner institutions, researchers at your institution have a unique opportunity to apply for funding for a one-year stay at the center together with a handpicked team of internationally renowned researchers.
This weeks edithorial
Dear everyone!
This week began with a solemn ceremony in the Tower Hall, where Nina Langeland was presented with the Order of St. Olav by the County Governor of Vestland, Liv Signe Navarsete, for her many years of efforts in infectious medicine. The appointment is so well deserved and I am incredibly proud, congratulations so much!
Otherwise, I would like to thank you for your attendance and lively discussion at the general meeting with the finance working group on Thursday last week. Feel free to take the opportunity to provide input. The email address innspillk2gruppe@uib.no will be open until August 21, 2026. The working group will read everything that is submitted, but will likely not be able to respond to all of it.
Have a great weekend!
– Silke
The Researach Leadership Programe
The Research Leadership Programme is a broad offer for anyone responsible for research groups or research projects who wishes to feel more confident in their role. The aim is to strengthen participants’ development as group leaders, provide inspiration for building strong research environments, and help ensure good framework conditions for research and research collaboration.
Vacation registration
Head of Administration requests everyone who has not yet registered their vacation for 2026 to do so as soon as possible.
Nominations for Olav Thon Foundation's award for outstanding teaching 2027
The Olav Thon Foundation’s awards for outstanding teaching in natural sciences and medicine for 2027 have been announced
The awards are granted as personal prizes for outstanding teaching in medicine and natural sciences at Norwegian universities and university colleges. Each prize amounts to NOK 500,000, and up to 10 prizes may be awarded in 2027.
Science communication on social media
How and why should researchers use social media for communication? Join an engaging discussion at the next Formidlingsforum (Science Communication Forum).
This weeks edithorial
Hello everyone,
First things first: Congratulations to Nina Langeland, who on May 26 was awarded Officer of the Order of St. Olav, for her Norwegian and international contributions within the medical specialty of infectious diseases. The Order of St. Olav is conferred by His Majesty The King as a reward of distinguished services rendered to Norway and mankind.
You can read more here (unfortunately only available in Norwegian): https://www4.uib.no/om-uib/aktuelt/nina-langeland-utnevnt-til-ridder-av-1-klasse
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I would also like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to those of you I haven’t yet had the chance to meet.
My name is Eirik Rekve Thorsheim, and I have been appointed Acting Head of Administration at the Department of Clinical Science until the end of the year. It has been a great start, and I would like to thank everyone who has given me such a warm welcome.
I come from a position as Senior Adviser and Head of the Study Section at the Department of Informatics at the Faculty of Science and Technology, where I have also previously served as Acting Head of Administration.
Five quick facts about me:
Coffee or tea: Coffee
Favorite Twist chocolate: Chocolate Toffee (least favorite: Banana)
Preferred hike: Lyderhorn
Favorite season: Autumn
Mountain or sea: Mountain
It is clear that the department is currently facing a challenging financial situation, as we heard at yesterday’s all-hands meeting. That said, I would really like to commend the extensive work I see has already been done - and continues to be done every day. This includes both large and small contributions. I have had the pleasure of meeting and hear about highly dedicated colleagues who achieve impressive results.
As a department, we need to work together and support one another. I have no doubt that through strong collaboration, goodwill, and a true team spirit, we will succeed.
I am very much looking forward to being part of the team going forward.
PS! Remember to send input to the economy-working group at innspillk2gruppe@uib.no.
New university bookshop opens at Studentsenteret June 1st
Monday June 1st, the new university bookshop opens at Studentsenteret. Norli is going to take over, and we wish to invite UiB employees to the grand opening. The new bookshop will have a clear academic proflie...
UiB Ferd newsletter May/June 2026
Information about the land acquisition process at the faculty
We are now launching a newsletter that will provide regular updates on the land processes at the faculty. The goal is to ensure good information, overview, predictability and to make it easier for employees and students to follow ongoing and upcoming changes in buildings, relocation projects and construction work.
CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposium June 2, incl. lunch
We invite you to the second CCBIO Junior Scientist Symposium of the semester on June 2. The event brings together researchers from various fields within biomedical and translational research, and facilitates professional exchange, new collaborations and good discussions.
SSI 2026 – international immunology conference in Bergen
On behalf of the Norwegian Society for Immunology, we are pleased to announce the 51st Annual Meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Immunology (SSI), taking place in Grieghallen, Bergen, from 7–10 September 2026. This year’s conference is organised by Norwegian…
Ageing and Health days 2026
Nasjonalt senter for aldring og helse inviterer til Aldring og helse-dagene 2026, som arrangeres i Oslo 20.–21. oktober på Quality Hotel Hasle Linie. Årets tema er «Aldring i endring – klar for å tenke nytt?», med fokus på hvordan vi…