Category Archives: Utgave 06-2023

Dear colleagues, 

I hope you had a great weekend in the nice weather!  

In this leader I’ll focus on three subjects: the use of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), the upcoming RCN evaluation of our department and sector, and the status of restructuring the research groups at our department.  

 There has been an explosive development in chatbots and other tools based on artificial intelligence (AI) the last months, and very powerful AI-based tools are now accessible for everybody. I guess most of you have heard about or even tested Chat GPT already. These tools give us new possibilities in many aspects of science and teaching. So how do we use these tools efficiently, how much can we trust the output, and what should we not use these tools for are questions that arise and that we should ask ourselves. I can’t answer these questions here, but I’ll focus on a couple of aspects especially important to keep in mind when using these tools. Some of answers you get from these tools in their current versions are wrong, and a large portion of the references that are generated are also made up and do not really exist. So, it is important to have a critical view on the output from these tools, and not take for granted that the output can always be trusted even if it looks convincing. The information is also likely to be incomplete on a given subject. As it is now, these tools are nice to use to get information and partial overview on a subject, but it is not ethical to copy this text and use it as your own in a paper or a thesis etc., so please avoid doing that. As any other tool, it is appropriate to cite these AI-based tools when they have been used. Making guidelines on how to use these tools in our setting is in progress, but not yet ready. The faculty distributed a note about the use of these chatbots to the students a few weeks ago, and this text can be found below in the newsletter. 

 As you probably know there has been a process over some time regarding restructuring of the research groups into larger research units. This work is still ongoing, and during this week, the first round of discussion with the PIs should be completed and the outcome of these discussions will be used as a basis for making a draft. We’ll then use this draft as a starting point for further discussions including all members of the group and unit. It is important that everybody contributes to these discussions so that we get a good foundation to establish this research unit structure. We hope to have most of the new structure ready before the summer, but the formal implementation will probably not take place before sometime during the fall, with the goal of full implementation completed from January 2024.  

 It is now 10 years since our department was evaluated by RCN last time. This spring, the first phase of the new RCN evaluation of our department as part of the “fagevalueringen av medisin og helsefag (EVALMEDHELSE)” will take place. The deadline for our input is June 6. We received information about the process this week, and have started the work for the first part, which is basically defining the research groups at the department and filling in this and associated information in an excel sheet. There are some criteria to these definitions, so we will work on clarifying them in the coming days and will at some point probably need input from the group leaders on some of this. The next phase will require much more information about the groups, activities, and the department, but this deadline is in the late fall. For more information about the subject please visit this link: Evaluering av norsk forskning og høyere utdanning 

Morten Govasli Larsen er ansatt som forsker fra 01.05.2023 i Cellnet gruppen hos James Lorens.

FEBS Education Ambassador from department of biomedicine.

The Federation of the European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) is an international scientific society promoting activities in biochemistry, molecular biology and related research areas in Europe and neighboring regions. Summary of FEBS activities on Wikipedia.

We congratulate Knut Teigen here at IBM who has been elected as Norway’s ambassador for education in FEBS. FEBS Education Ambassadors network to exchange ideas and communicate on all issues on education and education progress across Europe. Furthermore the FEBS Education Committee has the mission of promoting biochemistry and molecular biology education and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Knut represents Norway at an FEBS meeting on European education these days in Vilnius.

We congratulate Taral Lunavat as winner of Miltenyi Biotec TME Travel Award competition by our Nordic team with the project that focus on exosomes that can potentially have great impact for new therapeutic treatments. Price money is to be used  towards travel, registration, accommodation costs for attending EACR 2023 Congress, which takes place June 12–15, 2023 in Torino, Italy.
EACR 2023 Congress: Innovative Cancer Science | EACR2023

Bli med på årets Sykle til jobben-aksjon

Bli med på Norges største aktivitetskampanje som er lavterskel og en sosial konkurranse som passer for alle, uansett fysisk form.
Kampanjen varer i seks uker – fra 3. mai til 16. juni. I denne artikkelen fra På Høyden kan du lese mer om aksjonen.
All fysisk aktivitet som utøves i jobbsammenheng og på fritiden kan registreres i kampanjeperioden og du kan delta individuelt, eller som et lag på maksimalt fem personer bestående av venner eller kollegaer. Alle som registrerer aktiviteter er med i trekningen av fine premier.

Fire prevention course 2023

All UiB Employees must complete a fire prevention course which consists of a digital part, and a practical part on how to put out fires. This is required by law. Read about how to find a course here:  Fire prevention course 2023 | Employee Pages | UiB
See also the Norwegian page for dates: Brannvernkurs ved UiB | Ansattsider | UiB

Velferdstilbud: I svarte skogen inne av Jon Fosse

Tilsette ved UiB kan kjøpe billetter til generalprøve onsdag 10. mai kl. 19.00 på Hovedscenen. Billettpris kr. 200.
I svarte skogen inne | Fremsyninger | Det Norske Teatret
Billettar kan du kjøpe her hos Det Vestnorske Theateret.
Du kan også sende e-post til publikum@detvestnorsketeateret.no (ref UiB)

Programme for the 2023 Holberg Week

Join us in celebration of this years’ Holberg Prize Laureate, Nils Klim Prize Laureate and the Holberg Prize School Project winners. The 2023 Holberg Week takes place in Bergen and Oslo from 6 to 9 June. Read more aboute the programme and the prizes at UiB.
Multiple venues, 06.06.2023 – 10.00 to 09.06.2023 – 16.00

Arboretum Day 2023

Velkommen til stort arrangement i en ramme av flott rhododendronblomstring. Arboretum Day 2023 | The University Gardens | UiB
The program at the Lace House will take place according to the same reading as in previous years, designed especially for families with children. At Blondehuset, various associations set up their own stands and get opportunities to present themselves. All associations have a local connection and/or nature as their theme. From the stage at Blondehuset there will be a varied program of entertainment. The activity trail for children is popular, with quizzes and various activities.

Det norske arboret, Mildevegen 240, 04.06.2023 – 12.00–16.00

2023 Førstehjelpskurs, 10. mai

Du lærer grunnleggende livreddende førstehjelp. Førstehjelpskurs | HMS-portalen | UiB

• Hva er livreddende førstehjelp?

• Kunnskap redder liv

• Pasientundersøkelse og varsling

• Fremmedlegeme i hals

• Hjerte–lunge redning

• Hvem hjelper redderen?

Kurset varer i 3 timer og kombinerer teoretisk undervisning med praktiske øvelser. En undervisningstime varer i ca. 45 min med ca. 15 min pause. Kurs og kursmateriellet er i henhold til anerkjente nasjonale retningslinjer. Det er 25 kursplasser.
Aktivt rom 1 (Romnr. 1F9D), Realfagsbygget, 10.05.2023 – 12.15–15.15

IBM Teaching Day – May 24

The annual Teaching Day will be on Wednesday, May 24, in Auditorium 4. This time we will focus on exams, assessment and censoring. We will take up both practical elements such as the use of Inspera in censoring, and the challenges of grading and «standard setting». This is useful for all of us involved in exams, – and it is relevant for all teachers and teaching administrators!

• The purpose of assessment and exams

• What should be the requirements to pass?

• Practical ways to assess students and evaluate results.

The programme is of course open for all that are interested, and will last from about 13.00 (after the Faculty lunch) until 15.00. See you there!

Hovedoppgavesymposium medisin, 12. juni

For kull 18A vil det bli arrangert et «Hovedoppgavesymposium» i auditoriet i Armauer Hansens Hus. Vi inviterer alle interesserte ved fakultetet til symposiet!
Alle hovedoppgavene som leveres nå i vår skal presenteres i dette symposiet. Fra hver oppgave lages en vitenskapelig poster på en side i PowerPoint, og denne presenteres muntlig. Presentasjonene foregår fortløpende som «one-minute-madness», hvor hver student får 1 ½ minutter til å gi et hovedbudskap fra sin oppgave.
Posterne vil også presenteres i en digital utstilling på nett, slik at alle som får nysgjerrigheten pirret av presentasjonen kan finne mer detaljer.
Armauer Hansens hus, auditoriet, mandag 12. juni kl. 10.15 – ca. kl. 13
Stikk gjerne innom i løpet av denne tiden, og få med litt av symposiet!

Er du veileder? Nominasjon av gode oppgaver

Vi vil gjerne dele ut priser til de beste oppgavene, og de (inntil to) oppgavene ønsker vi også skal bli presentert grundigere. Vi vil derfor gjerne at de studentene eller veilederne som mener at oppgaven er ekstra interessant eller ekstra god, nominerer sin oppgave. De som blir foreslått, blir vurdert av en komité, og får holde et 10-minutters foredrag om sin oppgave på symposiet i stedet for en ett-minutts presentasjon av posteren.
Frist for nominasjon av oppgave: fredag 26. mai. Forslag sendes til arne.tjolsen@uib.no.

Kjære alle studenter ved Det medisinske fakultet

Dere har trolig fått med dere oppstyret rundt kunstig intelligente roboter (chatbot), som for eksempel ChatGPT og nå snart Googles Bard, som kan generere gode faglige tekster ut fra enkle spesifikasjoner og gi svar på eksamensoppgaver og lignende. Dette er i og for seg ikke veldig nytt, men det som er nytt nå er at det er allment tilgjengelig, gratis og lett å bruke og at tekstene får et naturlig språk. Hva betyr dette for dere som studenter ved Det medisinske fakultet?
Kort fortalt er en slik chatbot en avansert måte å trekke ut kunnskap fra en database. Du kan stille et spørsmål og roboten vil finne det mest sannsynlige svaret ut ifra den informasjonen den har tilgjengelig. Det er riktignok ikke alltid det riktige svaret. En kjapp test på et lite utvalg oppgaver fra nasjonal delprøve i medisin, viste at ChatGPT fant rett svar i ca 80% av oppgavene. ChatGPT kom også med overbevisende forklaringer på hvorfor svarene var riktige. Dette gjaldt for øvrig også for de svarene som faktisk var feil, slik at det er lett å bli lurt. Du kan også be om et essay om et gitt tema, eller en tale, sangtekst eller lignende. Kvaliteten avhenger av hvor mye og hva du gir i input.

Denne typen verktøy må brukes kritisk og med forsiktighet. Dere kan bruke dette for å øke egen læring og utvikling, samt lære dere hvordan dere skal stille dere kritisk til svarene som genereres fra en slik database. Eksempelvis kan dere bruke det i kollokvier ved å få ChatGPT til å stille dere spørsmål fra litteraturlisten. Det er ikke galt å bruke verktøyet for å skaffe seg informasjon innen et tema, men det er ikke redelig å kopiere direkte fra en slik datagenerert tekst, på samme måte som det ikke er redelig å kopiere fra andres tekster eller å få andre til å skrive en oppgave for seg. Dessuten vil det resultere lite dybdelæring og forståelse, noe som er essensielt for senere yrkesutøvelse. Det er også viktig å huske på at alt dere gir av informasjon til disse verktøyene lagres utenfor Norge og benyttes til videreutvikling av roboten, så unngå å oppgi personlig informasjon.
ChatGTP og tilsvarende verktøy vil medføre at vi må justere hvordan vi gjennomfører undervisning, vurdering og eksaminering i fremtiden. Dette kommer vi til å diskutere nøye i studieledelsen i tiden fremover.
Vennlig hilsen Marit Øilo, visedekan for utdanning

Dear all students at the Faculty of Medicine

You have probably heard the fuss about artificially intelligent robots (chatbots), such as ChatGPT and soon Google’s Bard, which can generate good academic texts based on simple specifications and provide answers to exam papers and the like. This in itself is not very new, but what is new now is that it is widely available, free and easy to use and that the texts are given a natural language. What does this mean for you as students at the Faculty of Medicine?

In short, such a chatbot is an advanced way of extracting knowledge from a database. You can ask a question and the robot will find the most likely answer based on the information it has available. Admittedly, that is not always the right answer. A quick test on a small selection of tasks from a national partial test in medicine showed that ChatGPT found the right answer in about 80% of the tasks. ChatGPT also provided convincing explanations as to why the answers were correct. Incidentally, this also applied to the answers that were actually wrong, so that it is easy to be deceived. You can also request an essay on a given topic, or a speech, song lyrics or similar. The quality depends on how much and what you give in input.

This type of tool must be used critically and with care. You can use this to increase your own learning and development, as well as learn how to be critical of the answers generated from such a database. For example, you can use it in colloquia by having ChatGPT ask you questions from the bibliography. It is not wrong to use the tool to obtain information on a topic, but it is not fair to copy directly from such a computer-generated text, in the same way that it is not fair to copy from other people’s texts or to have others write a task in itself. In addition, little in-depth learning and understanding will result, which is essential for later professional practice. It is also important to remember that all information you provide to these tools is stored outside Norway and used for further development of the robot, so avoid providing personal information.
ChatGTP and similar tools will mean that we have to adjust how we carry out teaching, assessment and examinations in the future. We will discuss this carefully in the study management in the future.
Sincerely, Marit Øilo, vicedean for education

The intrinsically disordered protein glue of the myelin major dense line: Linking AlphaFold2 predictions to experimental data.
Krokengen OC, Raasakka A, Kursula P. Biochem Biophys Rep. 2023 Apr 26;34:101474. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101474. eCollection 2023 Jul.PMID: 37153862 Free PMC article.

Feasibility of deep learning-based tumor segmentation for target delineation and response assessment in grade-4 glioma using multi-parametric MRI.
Hannisdal MH, Goplen D, Alam S, Haasz J, Oltedal L, Rahman MA, Rygh CB, Lie SA, Lundervold A, Chekenya M. Neurooncol Adv. 2023 Apr 13;5(1):vdad037. doi: 10.1093/noajnl/vdad037. eCollection 2023 Jan-Dec.PMID: 37152808 Free PMC article.

Anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders in adult men and women with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a substantive and methodological overview.
Hartman CA, Chen Q, Solberg BS, Du Rietz E, Klungsøyr K, Cortese S, Dalsgaard S, Haavik J, Ribasés M, Mostert JC, Libutzki B, Kittel-Schneider S, Cormand B, Vos M, Larsson H, Reif A, Faraone SV, Bellato A. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2023 May 4:105209. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105209. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37149075 Review.

POLG genotype influences degree of mitochondrial dysfunction in iPSC derived neural progenitors, but not the parent iPSC or derived glia.
Hong Y, Kristiansen CK, Chen A, Nido GS, Høyland LE, Ziegler M, Sullivan GJ, Bindoff LA, Liang KX. Exp Neurol. 2023 Apr 25:114429. doi: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2023.114429. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37105450 Free article.

Dynamics of circulating lymphocytes responding to human experimental enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection.
Rim S, Sakkestad ST, Zhou F, Gullaksen SE, Skavland J, Chauhan SK, Steinsland H, Hanevik K. Eur J Immunol. 2023 Apr 27:e2250254. doi: 10.1002/eji.202250254. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37102399

Conserved intramolecular networks in GDAP1 are closely connected to CMT-linked mutations and protein stability.
Sutinen A, Paffenholz D, Nguyen GTT, Ruskamo S, Torda AE, Kursula P. PLoS One. 2023 Apr 14;18(4):e0284532. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284532. eCollection 2023.PMID: 37058526 Free PMC article.

Sulfonylpiperazine compounds prevent Plasmodium falciparum invasion of red blood cells through interference with actin-1/profilin dynamics.
Dans MG, Piirainen H, Nguyen W, Khurana S, Mehra S, Razook Z, Geoghegan ND, Dawson AT, Das S, Parkyn Schneider M, Jonsdottir TK, Gabriela M, Gancheva MR, Tonkin CJ, Mollard V, Goodman CD, McFadden GI, Wilson DW, Rogers KL, Barry AE, Crabb BS, de Koning-Ward TF, Sleebs BE, Kursula I, Gilson PR. PLoS Biol. 2023 Apr 13;21(4):e3002066. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002066. eCollection 2023 Apr.PMID: 37053271 Free PMC article.

Do Poor Diet and Lifestyle Behaviors Modify the Genetic Susceptibility to Impulsivity in the General Population?
Xie T, Schweren LJS, Larsson H, Li L, Du Rietz E, Haavik J; Lifelines Cohort Study; Grimstvedt Kvalvik L, Solberg BS, Klungsøyr K, Snieder H, Hartman CA. Nutrients. 2023 Mar 27;15(7):1625. doi: 10.3390/nu15071625.PMID: 37049467 Free PMC article.

BBB seminar 

Georg Pabst from University of Graz, Austria, will give a talk entitled “Membrane asymmetry – coupling lipid structural dynamics to protein function”.
https://www.uib.no/en/biomedisin/159211/bbb-seminar-georg-pabst
Thursday, May 11, 14:30 

CCBIO seminar 

JianFeng Chen from Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Chinese Academy of Sciences will give a talk entitled “Control of lymphocyte homing by two-way tuning of integrin activation”.
https://www.uib.no/en/ccbio/158852/ccbio-seminar-%E2%80%93-jianfeng-chen 
Thursday, May 25, 14:30 

Heads up to all group leaders and students!
MIC will arrange a 3-day Light microscopy course in week 38 (19-21.09.2023).

The course will be a good introduction to light microscopy techniques at different levels, both for new beginners and those with some experience. We will focus on the range of instrumentation that MIC has accessible, with emphasis on both the possibilities and limitations of the different systems. The basic theory of fluorescence light microscopy and confocal microscopy will be covered, and there will be demos on different systems as well as a short introduction to the most useful image analysis tools. Some tips in experiment planning and sample preparation are also included. Any master or PhD-student planning to use the instrumentation for light microscopy at MIC, would by attending this course have a kick-start into the microscopy field. Having the basic understanding of the techniques makes them more robust.

MIC invites you to a 1-day workshop in basic image processing with Fiji and QuPath.

• Registration deadline: 1^st of June 2023 Registration link: https://skjemaker.app.uib.no/view.php?id=14840105
• Limited number of participants, first come first serve. Experience with at least one microscopy system is a prerequisite.
• Free of charge – first time run through; constructive feedback is the currency this time.

This one-day workshop will introduce two of the most useful image analysis software being used for light microscopy images, Fiji (ImageJ) and QuPath. Both are free to download and are frequently used by scientists worldwide. If you learn how to navigate these powerful tools early in your scientific imaging career, you will have a great advantage in pursuing everything from simple image processing tasks to complex analysis of larger data sets.
Fiji is a version of ImageJ, bundling the plugins needed for scientific image analysis. In most cases, it can directly open proprietary files from different microscopy manufactures, which also means that the essential meta data information follows the images. The most common image processing is accessible, and a skilled person can build complex analysis workflows. It is also possible to make your own macros for more efficient repetition of the workflows. However, to get you started, it is necessary to have some basic knowledge on which information an image actually contains. In this workshop we aim to level up your understanding of an image, take you through some useful image processing steps in addition to some simple analysis.
QuPath is designed to handle larger images typically produced by slide scanners. It filled a gap where Fiji struggled and has evolved to become a very useful analysis tool particularly for light microcopy images of histology samples. It can also handle fluorescent images but with certain limitations (that Fiji takes care of). We will introduce you to some possibilities that QuPath offers and show the difference in handling histology color images compared to fluorescent images.

Program 21.06.2023:
0900-1000:  Presentation: What can we extract from an image and how to digest it?
1015-1230: Workshop 1: Tour of Fiji – you bring your own laptop with Fiji already installed, and we will do things together.
1230-1315: Lunch break.
1315-1530: Workshop 2: Walk the QuPath – you bring your own laptop with QuPath already installed, and we will do things together.
1530-1600: Wrap up.

MIC 21^st of June 2023, BBB, 3^rd floor Histologisal 3

Boost your research potential with innovation perspectives

Most funding schemes incorporate innovation perspectives into their application templates. Increasing your literacy on the innovation topic will not only increase your abilities to succeed with grants, but also help you make your research more relevant to society. In this course, we will discuss what “innovation” in academia actually means, get inspiration from good examples, learn about ways to increase your innovation potential and so on. See this course from UiB Ferd: Boost your research potential with innovation perspectives | UiB Ferd karrieresenter for yngre forskere | UiB
Alrek Helseklynge, Hugin, 06.06.2023 – 09.00–12.00

Social media for researchers

This workshop will show you how to use social media to extend your own impact, network with your peers, and get access to opportunities in both academia and industry. Participants will learn how to exploit the platforms Twitter and LinkedIn as professional tools, and to avoid unnecessary distractions.
You will get practical tips on:
·         Communicating effectively on the platforms
·         Meeting the right people, and engaging others in your research process
·         Maintaining a sustainable social media routine that fits into your working day

The workshop is both for beginners, and for those who are more experienced. Registration deadline 19.05.2023
Seminar room A+B, basement of Muséplass 1, 25.05.2023 – 09.00–12.00

Project management in academia

Are you curious about the intricacies of project management and how it is applied in academia? This course will delve into the nuances of project management within academic settings and explore how it differs from other sectors. As we examine the unique characteristics of research projects, we will also consider whether external perspectives and strategies can be effectively utilized to enhance project management in academia. Registration and further course description: Project management in academia | UiB Ferd Career Center for Early Stage Researchers | UiB
FIA sine lokaler i Jekteviksbakken 31, 30.05.2023 – 12.00–15.00

UiB Opp 2.14 Åpen vitenskap (Open Science)

Third Nordic Conference for Young AI researchers

The main purpose of the symposium is to provide a platform for AI researchers in early careers to exchange ideas, build collaborations and form a nordic approach to building AI solutions for the societal good.
See the web page for this meeting at Nordic AI Meet.

The call for abstracts is open! The deadline is 07 May 2023.

National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen, 02-03 October 2023

The 2023 symposium of the Norwegian AI Society

The 2023 symposium of the Norwegian AI Society aims at bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field of Artificial Intelligence from Norway and Scandinavia to present on-going work and discuss the future directions of AI. With the symposium NAIS provides a forum for networking among researchers as well as building links with related research fields, practitioners, businesses, and the public sector.

The 2023 symposium of the Norwegian AI Society 

Ulrike Pihls hus, June 14-15, 2023

35th Norwegian ICT Conference for Research and Education

We have the pleasure of welcoming you to the 35th Norwegian ICT (Information and communications technology) Conference for Research and Education, NIKT 2023. This conference is an important annual meeting place for ICT-researchers in Norway. The conference is hosted by Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger. NIKT 2023 | University of Stavanger (uis.no)

.The conference consists of four tracks:)

• NIK – Norwegian Informatics Conference

• NOKOBIT – Norwegian Conference for Organizations’ Use of IT

• NISK – Norwegian Information Security Conference

• UDIT – Norwegian Conference for Education and Didactics in IT subjects

University of Stavanger,  Monday 27 November 09:00 – Thursday 30 November 16:00.

The 24th Broegelmann Lecture- Peder Olofsson

Peder S Olofsson is the Head of Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Departmentof Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutetand the Scientific Director of the StockholmCenter for Biolectronic Medicine will give the talk Reaching beyond innervation to map mechanisms of neural regulation of inflammation. The 24th Broegelmann Lecture- Peder Olofsson | The Research Group of Immunology and Rheumatology | UiB
Auditorium B302, sentralblokken, 15.05.2023 – 15.00–16.00

Machines as moral arbiters. Objects and devices, such as cars, washing machines, and speakers, now come with digital connectivity features that allow them to collect and process data. AI-powered computer programs enable autonomous operation and direct communication. While machines can make decisions for us, it also limits our ability to make different choices and consider their consequences. For example, a washing machine decides the amount of water and temperature needed for a load, saving us time, but it may affect the longevity of clothes. Recommender systems and chatbots can save us hours of browsing, but they limit our exposure to different products and research papers. Etikkfrokost 26.mai – AI og forskningsetikk | Forskningsetikk | UiB

How to write competitive proposals for the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants

The competition for ERC Grants can be daunting, but UiB has many examples of researchers who have won and enjoy the academic freedom of an ERC grant. Find out how to best prepare your application with this digital workshop. How to write competitive proposals for the ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants | Støtte til eksternfinansierte prosjekter (BOA) | UiB.
Digital: Zoom. 12.06.23  9:00-11:30pm and 12:30-14:30pm. 13.06.2023 09:30-11:30am.

Psychological Support Groups for Ph.D and early career scientists

As a young researcher, challenges may arise that you don’t quite know how to handle. Psychologist Andreas H. Schei invites you to a group workshop where you can take a closer look at the challenges young researchers face.
Psychological Support Groups for Ph.D and early career scientists | Employee Pages | UiB.

More information and sign-up found on this page.
Next group 08.06.2023 – 12.15–15.30, Christies Gate 20 – entrance from Muséplass 50

Before summer 22.06.2023 – 12.15–15.30,Christies Gate 20 – entrance from Muséplass 50

Kommende webinar hos NFR

Se hele listen av webinarer på denne siden: Forskningsrådets arrangementer (forskningsradet.no)
Norsk veikart for forskningsinfrastruktur – 16. mai
Formelle avtalene knyttet til Horizon Europe-prosjekter – 23. mai
Hva som kjennetegner et vellykket forsknings- og innovasjonsprosjekt i EU – 30. mai
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 – 30. mai
Introduksjon til et EU-prosjekts livssyklus; hvordan starte opp prosjektet, samt rapportering og ledelse underveis – 31. mai
Introduksjon til finansiering og budsjettering I Horisont Europa – 01. jun
Lump Sum Funding – eller engangsfinansiering – 12. jun
ERC Synergy Grants – 14. jun

Førehandsvarsling om utlysing av NORPART 2023

HK-Dir informerer til institusjonane at det er planlagt ei utlysing av NORPART-programmet i
løpet av mai månad med søknadsfrist i september 2023.
NORPART – Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (diku.no)

Call for Research Unit Proposals

After 10 years of successful operation, we now open a new call for DIGSSCORE research unit proposals. Both new and existing units are welcome to apply. Proposals for units who will collect data in the Norwegian Citizen Panel, may want to check out existing units for ideas and inspiration: Thematic Research Units | DIGSSCORE | UiB

Read also this PDF for more information.
The deadline for submitting proposals is May 23, 2023

ERC – what to expect in 2024

The ERC has published an announcement regarding the 2024 (and subsequent) calls, which gives further detail on research assessment, the evaluation process, lump sum funding, as well as the tentative schedule of the 2024 grant competitions. We encourage everyone interested in ERC to have a look at the press release and make themselves familiar with the planned changes, especially those regarding the CV and track record. Please also note that some of the 2024 calls will have a
submission deadline in 2023!
• StG-2024: 24 Oct 2023
• CoG-2024: 12 Dec 2023
• AdG-2024: 29 Aug 2024
• SyG-2024: 8 Nov 2023

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