Researchers in Bergen have the opportunity to apply for several millions in support from the Research Council for projects with a commercial angle.
For more information about FORNY2020.
For more information about BIOTEK2021.
Professor Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren will hold the 18th Broegelmann Lecture with the title «Insights on the molecular specificity and biological function of NK cells». The lecture will be held on Friday May 16, 13:00-14:00, in the Main Auditorium (Store Auditorium), Haukeland University Hospital.
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For the most part of last year, the financial situation at K2 was a recurring topic in this column and at various meetings. The general tone was that there was a large deficit. As late as November last year, I presented a prognosis which showed that by 2017 we would accumulate a total deficit of kr 18 million, even if we phase out all current positions where natural retirement will occur. After meetings with the Dean’s office we received a permanent compensation for part of our salary expenses.
This, in addition to us cutting expenses to the bone, has resulted in K2 achieving financial balance by March this year. The salary expenses reveal an underutilization of 0.5 million NOK in relation to the budget, which is caused by leave of absences and sick leaves. The prognosis thus predicts that the financial situation at K2 will be in balance this year.
The final deficit last year turned out to be kr 3.1 million. We are in dialogue with the faculty regarding a back-payment plan for this. Even though the situation remains tight, we are about to acquire control of the financial situation. The next goalwill be a situation where the institute has room for financial maneuvering. I will return with more information about this.
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Three teams from K2 participated in the relay of Bergen City Marathon.
The Hormone Laboratory competed with the team Løpske Hormoner (Runaway Hormones) in the class Relay Mixed Teams, and finished at 65th place with time 1:42:34.
The nutrition students participated with two teams in the Relay Women Teams, and they finished at 3rd and 8th place. For more information (in Norwegian).
We congratulate everyone from K2 who participated in BCM!
The Chemical Storage is closed on the Fridays of May 2nd and 30th.
For more information about the Chemical Storage (in Norwegian).
Luka Stanisavljevic
Friday May 9th, at 09:00-10:00
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Catalin Koro
Friday May 9th, at 10:00-11:00
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Kine Edvardsen
Friday May 9th, at 11:00-12:00
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Nathalie Puaschitz
Friday May 9th, at 12:45-13:45
For more information.
All the evaluations will be held in the seminar room on the 7nd floor of the Lab-building.
To get as high as K2 you have to walk Ulriken 15 times. Every Tuesday from April 29 to September 23 we will walk to the top of Ulriken. Departure at 15:30 from Ulriksbanen. Those who can get 15 trips by September 24 gets a prize. Sign up by sending mail to Lars Mossefinn before April 23.
For more information (in Norwegian).
University of Bergen invites for the first time to Alumni Days Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of May. It will be an eventful weekend with academic replenishment, happy reunion and social activities at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and the entire University. For more information (in Norwegian).
NB! New registration deadline is Sunday May 4th. Employees have a different registration form. The program is available here (in Norwegian).
Wednesday next week there will be a new seminar in the common seminar series for K1 and K2.
Title: “Searching for novel diabetes treatment modalities with stem cell technology and systems biology”
BFS Career Grant Recipient 2013: Helge Ræder
Time and place: Wednesdag May 7, 14.15-15.00, Store Auditorium, Central Building.
Chair: Eystein Husebye
Will be held at Solstrand hotel May 12-14. Registration before May 8.
For more information.
Week 18/2014.