The Christie Conference 2026 invites you to inspiring conversations between key voices from politics, research and society. Find the program here.
Read more about it here: https://www.uib.no/christiekonferansen/181514/christiekonferansen-2026
Twelve PhD candidates from the University of Bergen will compete to communicate their research in just three minutes when UiB organizes this year's final in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT).
The final will take place in the Main Hall at Nygårdsgaten 5, March 24th at 1:00 PM.
3MT is an international research communication competition where participants must present complex research projects in a clear and engaging way using just one static slide. Originally developed at the University of Queensland in 2008, the competition has since grown into a global phenomenon and is hosted by, among others, the Coimbra Group and SANORD.
The winner of the UiB internal final will go on to compete for a place in both the Coimbra Group international final at the University of Granada and during the SANORD conference at the University of Namibia. The top three participants will also receive gift certificates.
The event is open to employees, students and other interested parties who want to cheer on UiB's researchers. Candidates from all disciplines at the university are invited to take part in this year's competition.
A jury with expertise in research communication and scientific presentation will assess the candidates. The jury is chaired by Pro-Rector for Research Education and Internationalization, Kristoffer Chelsom Vogt.
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:
It is also possible to apply for people other than those employed at the Cancer Clinic.
For questions, please contact bjorg.algeroy@helse-bergen.no.
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.
The target group for the program is young, outstanding researchers who have great potential to contribute to the university's research in the long term. The program is interdisciplinary, and the aim is to achieve a composition of different fields of study and scientific disciplines.
The Momentum program is announced with an application deadline of March 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Information about admission requirements, the application process, and participation in the program can be found here:
https://www.uib.no/foransatte/167608/utlysning-av-momentumprogrammet-2026-2027
It is gratifying to have a lot of application activity at K2, and it is even more gratifying when the application is successful 😊 Congratulations on the allocation from the Children's Cancer Society to Pascal Gelebart, who has received funding for a 3-year project, and Anastassia Serguienko, who has received operating funds for her existing project.
And when you send an application, you must also expect to get a rejection, which is never easy to get. But this does not mean that the idea does not have value. Take this as an opportunity to further develop the project, the most important thing is to keep going. Many of the most successful initiatives have started precisely with a rejection, so don't give up!
It may also help with extra application support: Strategic Programme for International Research Cooperation (SPIRE) - the support is to be regarded as seed funding for the initiation and development of new international research collaborations as a basis for project applications to Horizon Europe, the Research Council of Norway and other external funding sources.
Who can apply?
Link to more information: https://www.uib.no/fia/75098/spire-skornsmidler
Have a great weekend!
Silke
UiB Ferd has published its March/April 2026 newsletter, highlighting a range of opportunities for early‑career researchers at UiB. The newsletter presents upcoming courses, events, and resources designed to support professional development and strengthen an inclusive academic community.
This edition features activities aimed at building key skills, expanding networks, and fostering a supportive research environment. Offerings include career‑development workshops, training sessions, and events focusing on diversity, inclusion, and academic well‑being.
You can read the full newsletter and explore all available opportunities here:
UiB Ferd Newsletter – March/April 2026
Three times as many women as men suffer from migraines, and the condition changes throughout life, from puberty and pregnancy to breastfeeding and menopause. This makes migraines both complex and often challenging to treat.
On International Women's Day, March 8, the DRIV Center for Women's Health Research at the Faculty of Medicine invites you to an open panel discussion about migraine, with a special emphasis on how the disease affects women throughout their entire life cycle. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask the panel questions.
In the conversation, the experts will address, among other things:
How do migraines in women differ from migraines in men?
How can you handle everyday life with migraines?
What treatment options are available for the different phases of life?
What does the latest migraine research say about women's health?
Tid: 8. mars kl. 14.00–15.00
Sted: Store Auditorium, Litteraturhuset i Bergen
The event is open to anyone with an interest in women's health, migraines, and new research in the field.
NHH and SNF invite you to the Network Conference 2026, which will take place in Bergen on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 May. This year’s conference carries the title: Up, up or away: Promoting global talent in academia.
The annual gender equality conferences are open to all and are particularly relevant for academic and administrative leaders, equality advisers, and others working with equality and diversity at universities, colleges, and research institutes in the research sector.
You can find the programme, details, and registration here:
https://kifinfo.no/nb/nettverkskonferansen-2026-up-or-away
Registration deadline: Thursday, 5 March.
