What can genetic changes that occur in the mother's womb lead to when the child is an adult? Can they lead to cancer later in life and is it possible to avoid it? This and much more will be investigated by researchers at the upcoming K.G. Jebsen Center…
A new UiB study suggests that biological differences in the body may help determine who benefits from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression.
The University of Bergen has been awarded the Environmental Lighthouse of the Year 2025 award in the group and large enterprises category. The jury's justification highlights that UiB "has demonstrated targeted and comprehensive environmental management over time", and that the university's climate and environmental work is firmly anchored in top management and produces documentable results.
Nominations for the Christie Prize 2026 are now open. The prize goes to a person or business that has contributed to good interaction between research, education and society, and has highlighted UiB's importance for societal development.
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Global Societal Challenges (GSU) is one of three priority areas at the University of Bergen. Funding is allocated to various activities such as events, visiting scholar stays, seminars, and other initiatives that can help develop cross faculty research projects related to the theme of “inequality” in a broad sense. Applications should include concrete plans for continued research collaboration and the submission of proposals to external funding sources. Application deadline: 1 March 2026.
