Dear all;

Summer holidays are over, and I hope that you all have had nice days in Norway or abroad, and that your «batteries» are fully loaded before the autumn semester.

Teaching started already last week, and many of you have a lot of teaching obligations the coming weeks. For those of you who are teaching in histology, be aware that the last teachers microscope is broken. A new microscope has been ordered, but it is a bit uncertain when it will arrive our department, but likely in a few weeks time. For those of you who start their histology teaching soon, you should consider using digitized sections (talk to me about this).

Finally, I would like to draw attention to the seminar on Wednesday at 12.00, in 5th floor BBB. Ass. Prof Daniel Jirak from Institute of Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic, will hold a lecture entitled «Magnetic resonance and optical imaging of pancreatic islets.» His lab in experimental magnetic resonance is doing research in molecular imaging, specifically on visualization of transplanted cells by MRI and optical imaging. Different animal models are used to study a variety of pathological conditions, from diabetes to cancer.

Welcome to all!
Best regards

Hanne Antila startet 01.08.2023 som forsker i Ruth Brenk sin gruppe.

International Newsletter

UiB has a newsletter made especially for internationals, where you can find useful tips and news about
upcoming events. If you have moved to Bergen from a different country, we highly recommend subscribing to the newsletter.
Hr4ir Info Page (uib.no)
You can also follow the International Centre calendar to find events that are of particular interest to international
staff and students. Upcoming events for International Centre | University of Bergen (uib.no)

Prosjekt Bedre arbeidshverdag

Prosjekt Bedre arbeidshverdag | Ansattsider | UiB
Prosjektet Bedre arbeidshverdag startet etter innføringen av nytt økonomi- og lønnssystem ved UiB. Prosjektet har et sterkt brukerfokus og involverer ressurser på tvers av organisasjonen. Prosjektets overordnede mål er å etablere felles forenklede og brukervennlige prosesser til studenter og ansatte. Bedre arbeidshverdag er avgrenset til fire delprosjekt og avsluttes ved utgangen av juni 2023.
Se også Nyhetsbrev juni 2023 prosjektet bedre arbeidshverdag

Det medisinske fakultet – HMS midler

Det medisinske fakultet inviterer ansatte ved Det medisinske fakultet til å søke om HMS-MIDLER for tiltak innen virksomheten.
Søknadsskjema finner du ved å følge denne lenken: HMS-midler 2023 – Det medisinske fakultet (uib.no)
Fakultetet har satt av inntil kr 150.000 for HMS-midler i 2023 med 50% egenandel for instituttene på søknader som blir innvilget.
Fakultetets HMS-utvalg vil foreta en vurdering og prioritering av de innkomne søknadene.
Eksempler på tiltak som har fått støtte av fakultetets HMS-midler tidligere:

• Hjertestarter, førstehjelp/akuttbag til fellesareal

• HMS-relatert lab.utstyr som brannskap, CO2-måler, etc

• Treningsmateriell til felles trening i arbeidstiden (matter, strikker, vekter)

• HMS-utvalget prioriterer søknader som gjelder:

• Tiltak for felles bruk – ikke bare en gruppe, men tiltak som er nyttig for mange

Det gis ikke støtte fra fakultetets HMS-midler til tiltak som det naturlig kan søkes om fra UiBs Klimafond. Det gis heller ikke støtte til møteaktivitet/samlinger eller driftsrekvisita som vanligvis dekkes av enhetenes ordinære driftsbevilgninger, eller ferieturer til Maldivene.

Søknadsfrist  24. august.

Enklere arbeidshverdag ved Det medisinske fakultet

Takk til alle ved Det medisinske fakultet som har sendt inn forslag til forenkling av arbeidsprosesser. Vi har mottatt over 40 forslag og trenger tid til å følge opp. Forslagskassen vil derfor være midlertidig stengt i en periode. Vi vil informere instituttene når forslagskassen åpner igjen.
Enklere arbeidshverdag ved Det medisinske fakultet | Det medisinske fakultet | UiB

Kildesortering av forbruksavfall

Vi har fått BIR som en ny leverandør for behandling av avfallet vårt. Være spesielt obs for sortering av batterier:  https://pahoyden.no/baerekraft-eia-eiendomsavdelingen/na-blir-det-dyrt-a-feilsortere-batterier/129494
Mer informasjon om kildesortering i HMS-portalen: https://www.uib.no/hms-portalen/74830/forbruksavfall

Sorting of consumer waste

We have gotten BIR as a new supplier for our waste recycling. Pay special attention for sorting single-use batteries: https://pahoyden.no/baerekraft-eia-eiendomsavdelingen/na-blir-det-dyrt-a-feilsortere-batterier/129494
More information about sorting of consumer waste you can find in the HMS portal: https://www.uib.no/en/hms-portalen/80366/consumer-waste

Førstehjelpskurs på BB-bygget

Tre timers kurs der man lærer grunnleggende livreddende førstehjelp.
På norsk i BBB (13.10): https://www.uib.no/hms-portalen/159491/f%C3%B8rstehjelpskurs

First aid course

Three hours course in basic life-saving first aid.
In realfagsbygget at 20^th October: https://www.uib.no/hms-portalen/159510/first-aid-course

Hvordan er våre matvalg forbundet med helse og forventet levalder?

Maten vi spiser betyr mye for helsen vår, og usunn mat fører er forbundet med rundt 11 millioner tidlige dødsfall. Les mer her: Hvordan er våre matvalg forbundet med helse og forventet levalder? | Universitetsbiblioteket | UiB
Food4HealthyLife-prosjektet har fått mye oppmerksomhet i store deler av verden (https://plos.altmetric.com/details/122672633/news). Prosjektet viser at mange med gjennomførbare og velrettede kostholdsendringer kan forvente betydelig gevinst i leveutsikter. En god del av disse resultatene vil bli presentert i løpet av aftenen.
Bergen Offentlige Bibliotek, 06.09.2023 – 18.00–19.00

Forskningsdagene i Bergen 2023

Programmet for årets festival blir oppdatert fortløpende.
Les om publikumsarrangementer som er åpne for alle: Forskningsdagene i Bergens nettside.
Ulike steder i Bergen, 20. september – 1. oktober 2023

Aktiviteter ved Enhet for læring høsten 2023

Vi ønsker å informere om Enhet for læring sitt tilbud til ansatte ved MED. Kursene under kan alle inngå i kravet om utdanningsfaglig kompetanse for vitenskapelig ansatte (kravet er 200 timer ≈ 8 studiepoeng, for detaljer se: Pedagogisk kompetanse for vitenskapelig ansatte – FAQ | Enhet for læring | UiB
Følgende kurs tilbys høsten 2023:

• PHDPED900: Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Health Sciences for PhD candidates and Post doctors (5 stp)
• PHDMED901: Journal Club – medisinsk og helsefaglig pedagogisk forskning (2-3 stp)
• MEDPVEIL602: Praksisveiledning (3 stp)
• MEDTBL601: Innføring og praktisk gjennomføring av Teambasert Læring (2 stp)
  Det er ledige plasser på alle kursene.

All info og lenker til påmelding er samlet her: Aktiviteter ved Enhet for læring høsten 2023 | Enhet for læring | UiB

Nå er de første «vestlandslegene» i gang!

Tirsdag 15. august var det formell åpning av den regionale studiemodellen Vestlandslegen i Stavanger. – Veldig kult å være blant de første, sier medisinstudent Vetle Bremnes Gilje.
Les saken her: Nå er de første «vestlandslegene» i gang! | Det medisinske fakultet | UiB

– Jeg gleder meg til å jobbe med mennesker

Mingleområdet «Vrimle» levde opp til sitt navn da hundrevis av ferske studenter møtte opp til studiestart ved Det medisinske fakultet. – Jeg gleder meg til å jobbe med mennesker i praksisperiodene, sier student Helene Bjoraa fra Kristiansand.
Les saken her: – Jeg gleder meg til å jobbe med mennesker | Det medisinske fakultet | UiB

Infomøte om stipendordning til master- og doktorgrader i utlandet

Aker Scholarship er et stipend for deg som ønsker å reise ut for å ta en master eller ph.d ved et av verdens ledende universiteter.
Digitalt møte, 29.08.2023 – 16.00–17.00
Les mer her: Infomøte om stipendordning til master- og doktorgrader i utlandet | Studentsider | UiB
Digitalt møte, 30.08.2023 – 18.00–19.00
Les mer her: Infomøte om stipendordning til master- og doktorgrader i utlandet | Studentsider | UiB

CCBIO906 Cancer Genomics, 2023

This 3 ECTS course will provide a broad understanding of aspects related to the cancer genome. Methods for analyzing DNA and RNA will be covered, including next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. Focus will be on mutations, copy-number alterations, chromatin structures and RNA transcriptome and expression patterns. Further, ethical, legal aspects, and hereditary predispositions in relation to investigations of the cancer genome will be taught. Read here how to sign up: CCBIO906 Cancer Genomics, 2023 | Centre for Cancer Biomarkers CCBIO | UiB
October 23-26, 2023, Campus Haukeland University Hospital

Dynamics of SLC25A51 reveal preference for oxidized NAD⁺ and substrate led transport.
Goyal S, Paspureddi A, Lu MJ, Chan HR, Lyons SN, Wilson CN, Niere M, Ziegler M, Cambronne XA. EMBO Rep. 2023 Aug 14:e56596. doi: 10.15252/embr.202256596. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37575034

Case report: ADHD and prognosis in tyrosinemia type 1.
Barone H, Elgen IB, Bliksrud YT, Vangsøy Hansen E, Skavhellen RR, Furevik MI, Haavik J. Front Psychiatry. 2023 Jul 18;14:1213590. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1213590. eCollection 2023.PMID: 37533886 Free PMC article.

Preface – The impact of protein N- and C-terminal modifications.
Arnesen T. Methods Enzymol. 2023;686:xv-xviii. doi: 10.1016/S0076-6879(23)00248-3.PMID: 37532411 No abstract available.

Using cell lysates to assess N-terminal acetyltransferase activity and impairment.
Lundekvam M, Arnesen T, McTiernan N. Methods Enzymol. 2023;686:29-43. doi: 10.1016/bs.mie.2023.02.024. Epub 2023 Mar 24.PMID: 37532404

Exploiting Deep Learning to Enhance Tumour-conformed Delineation and Reduced Isotropic Margin in Radiotherapy: Updated ESTRO-EANO Guidelines.
Hannisdal MH, Goplen D, Lundervold A, Chekenya M. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2023 Jul 22:S0936-6555(23)00265-0. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.07.007. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37516592 No abstract available.

Loss of N-terminal acetyltransferase A activity induces thermally unstable ribosomal proteins and increases their turnover in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Guzman UH, Aksnes H, Ree R, Krogh N, Jakobsson ME, Jensen LJ, Arnesen T, Olsen JV. Nat Commun. 2023 Jul 27;14(1):4517. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-40224-x.PMID: 37500638 Free PMC article.

Identification of structural determinants of nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase (NAMPT) activity and substrate selectivity.
Houry D, Raasakka A, Ferrario E, Niere M, Bifulco E, Kursula P, Ziegler M. J Struct Biol. 2023 Jul 24;215(3):108004. doi: 10.1016/j.jsb.2023.108004. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37495196

Protein target highlights in CASP15: Analysis of models by structure providers.
Alexander LT, Durairaj J, Kryshtafovych A, Abriata LA, Bayo Y, Bhabha G, Breyton C, Caulton SG, Chen J, Degroux S, Ekiert DC, Erlandsen BS, Freddolino PL, Gilzer D, Greening C, Grimes JM, Grinter R, Gurusaran M, Hartmann MD, Hitchman CJ, Keown JR, Kropp A, Kursula P, Lovering AL, Lemaitre B, Lia A, Liu S, Logotheti M, Lu S, Markússon S, Miller MD, Minasov G, Niemann HH, Opazo F, Phillips GN Jr, Davies OR, Rommelaere S, Rosas-Lemus M, Roversi P, Satchell K, Smith N, Wilson MA, Wu KL, Xia X, Xiao H, Zhang W, Zhou ZH, Fidelis K, Topf M, Moult J, Schwede T. Proteins. 2023 Jul 26. doi: 10.1002/prot.26545. Online ahead of print.PMID: 37493353

CCBIO seminar

Juan Rodríguez Vita from Centro de Investigacíon Príncipe Felipe, Spain, will give a talk entitled “Hyaluronic acid is a master regulator of tumor stroma”.
https://www.uib.no/en/ccbio/163050/ccbio-seminar-%E2%80%93-juan-rodr%C3%ADguez-vita

Thursday, August 31, 14:30 

Coming seminars, fall 2023:

• BBB seminar, 14.09.2023, Andreas Romaine University of Oslo

• CCBIO seminar, 28.09.2023, TBA

• BBB seminar, 12.10.2023, Pawel Burkhardt, Michael Sars Centre, Bergen

• CCBIO seminar, 26.10.2023, Arne Östman, Karolinska Institute, Sweden

• BBB seminar, 09.11.2023,  Bradley Zuchero Stanford University School of Medicine, US

• CCBIO seminar, 30.11.2023, TBA

• BBB seminar, 07.12.2023,  Bente Sandvei Skeie UiB

• CCBIO seminar, 14.12.2023, Thomas Barker, University of Virginia, USA

Course in basic microscopy 2023

The Molecular Imaging Center (MIC) will arrange a Course in basic microscopy 19.-21. September 2023. This is a compact course aimed at new beginners in the field of microscopy, and at those with some experience in search of a better understanding of the principles. The course introduces mainly techniques that involve samples with fluorescent markers, but also regular bright field imaging will be covered.
Microscopy is very technology driven and there is a huge range of technologies/systems that can be used for many different applications that involve both simple and advanced imaging experiments. In this course the focus will be on the most basic (= most common) applications on a selection of different microscopy systems.  These systems are all accessible to students/scientists through MIC, and hopefully the course will equip the students with more knowledge on which system to choose over another in future imaging experiments.
During the course there will be demos on five different systems. Students will still need additional training on the microscopes they want to start using, but after such a course their basic understanding of these powerful tools will be at a different level, and hopefully help them perform imaging experiments with higher quality from the beginning.
Descriptive images can be useful, but in most cases image processing and analysis will become necessary. It is important to understand which information microscopy images contains and how to handle them. It is a great benefit to start using image analysis software early in an imaging career, so a brief introduction will be given of the two most commonly used, Fiji (ImageJ) and QuPath. Both are developed by and for scientists, and free to download.
For more information and registration: Course in basic microscopy 2023 | Molecular Imaging Center (MIC) | UiB
BBB, 3rd floor Histologisal 2, 19.-21. September 2023.

Courses offered at the Medical library, Autumn 2023

The medical library offers courses for students as a part of their study program. We also offer courses open for registration to employees at the Faculty of Medicine and employees at Helse Bergen. In case a group of employees requires instruction beyond our course offer, it is possible to book a customized course or department visit.
Employees can request a guidance session with a librarian for literature search to a specific project. The Medical Library offers consultations at the library and via Teams, Zoom, telephone or email.
The courses are planned as a hybrid solution, with the option of attending either physically or online through Zoom. The courses are mainly for employees and PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine and for employees at Helse Bergen. Courses for students are normally given as a part of their study program. If that isn’t the case, they can attend these courses as well. The courses are free of charge, but registration is necessary for our planning.
Dates, registration and more information can be found on the library’s web pages:
Courses in English: https://www.uib.no/en/ub/128609/courses-and-guidance#courses-requiring-registration
Overview of all courses (Norwegian or English): https://www.uib.no/ub/126018/kurs-og-veiledning#kurs-med-p-melding
Short description:
Introduction to EndNote: EndNote is a tool for managing references. The course covers how to build your own EndNote library, how to use references from EndNote in the writing process with Word, formatting the text and generating literature lists.. Other functionalities like manually adding references, grouping, removing duplicates, and importing full text will also be covered.
Searching in PubMed and Embase: Everyone can use PubMed. However, with some extra knowledge you can search more efficiently. In the course we demonstrate the use of subject headings MeSH, and the use of filters for quick limiting to clinical queries (like diagnostic studies, or intervention studies). Embase is another important medical database which covers a number of different journals than PubMed/Medline. Therefore, Embase is a valuable supplement to PubMed, if you want to get a better overview over the literature within your field.
Introduction to systematic reviews: The course gives an introduction to systematic reviews. The library presents several databases for finding systematic reviews, and gives an overview over the process of doing your own systematic review: write a protocol, prepare the search, data management, quality appraisal, and guidelines for reporting. We will also inform about the role of the library in the different phases of the work with a systematic review.
Literature studies for Bachelor and Master students (in Norwegian): This course is for students who chose literature study as their bachelor- or master thesis, and have not yet be offered a course as part of their study program. We teach about the process in a literature study. The course covers preparational work before literature searching, how to manage and work with the search results, and how to document the methods used.
Kind regards from the Medical library

Are you a researcher interested in learning how to program?

ELIXIR and the University Library are arranging a short and simple introductory course to R, Python, Git and shell-commands! The intended audiences are for Ph.D-students, Postdocs or higher, who are familiar with data handling and have little to no prior experience with programming.
The course is open for ANYONE who is interested! https://www.uib.no/…/software-carpentry-course-research…
If you are interested in either participating or assisting in teaching the course, you can also send me a DM on Teams or an email at illimar.rekand@uib.no. We are looking for people from Bachelor level and higher who could help out with minor issues for the course participants, and can offer merch and a diploma you can add to your CV
25 – 27. September 2023. The Humanities Library, Haakon Sheteligs plass 7 (The Digital Lab, 0. Floor)

How to meet Open Science requirements

The University Library offers guidance and support services for adopting open science practices and meeting requirements from funders and policy makers.
How to meet Open Science requirements | Universitetsbiblioteket | UiB
Zoom, 25.08.2023 – 10.15–11.00

Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMP)

The Norwegian Research Council and Horizon Europe require projects to submit a data management plan (DMP). A data management plan describes how data in a research project will be collected, processed and made available.
Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMP) | University of Bergen Library | UiB
Zoom, 08.09.2023 – 10.15–11.00

JoVE workshop at the University of Bergen

In this Workshop we’ll simply introduce the contents for Research & Education/Laboratory Training and we guide faculties/researchers to a better usage of the platform by explaining to them the functionality and the plasticity of the contents, that can be easily modulated on their needs. All our videos can be integrated in the .ppt presentation and e-learning platform and organized in specific playlists mapping Professors syllabus or lab induction outlines.
Webinar Registration – Zoom
See poster here: Workshop Bergen University (002)
Zoom, 30.08 – at 2:00 pm. 

Research Day at the Faculty of Medicine – 26. September

The Research Day will be an annual arena where researchers from the Faculty’s five institutes showcase their research, build good collaborations and new alliances. We want to get to know both the established groups and new and young researchers.The program is varied, with lectures, discussion rounds and innovative forms of co-creation. Please read all about it here: Research Day at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB
Poster competition
PhD candidates are invited to participate in the poster competition. The winner will be awarded NOK 30.000 NOK to use for travel to an international conference, workshop, or course. Candidates apply for participation in the poster competition here: Søknad om deltakelse i posterkonkurransen / Application for admission to the poster competition (uib.no) no later than 25 August.
EITRI, Haukelandsbakken 31, 26. September, 09.30–15.00

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products – Capacity Mapping

Together with EATRIS Norway, the Faculty of Medicine will hold this first event to map the capacities for ATMP at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital.
The EATRIS ATMP platform offers over 44 state-of­-the-­art European centres, covering the entire ATMP production and development pipeline.
Norway, Sweden and Finland are considering building a Nordic EATRIS ATMP hub with the aim to accelerate the translation of ATMPs into patient benefits by connecting the Nordic capacities and capabilities in the ATMP development process.
This event is an opportunity to showcase research and innovation in ATMP, expanded network of contacts, common events, and potential research projects in the future. It gives you the unique possibility to have an impact from the start. A light lunch will be served.
Sign up: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products – Capacity Mapping | Faculty of Medicine | UiB
31.08.2023 – 11.00–13.00
Armauer Hansens Hus, 4. etasje, styrerommet

Alrekdagene 2023, 20 – 22. september

Da er det tradisjon! På tredje år på rad blir det arrangert Alrekdager i tilknytning til Forskningsdagene i Bergen. Vi gleder oss til innlegg og diskusjoner rundt utfordringer som vi best løser på tvers! Alrekdagene er åpen for alle, og primært innrettet mot ansatte, studenter og brukere tilknyttet partnerne i Alrek helseklynge. Alrekdagene 2023 | Det medisinske fakultet | UiB
Programkomiteen for årets Alrekdager er godt i gang. Vi beholder populære konsepter som temadag i kino, frokost- og lunsjsamtaler og forskningsnatt om dagsaktuelt tema. I år som i fjor organiserer vi også arbeidslivstorg for studentene – med relevante speedkurs!
Nytt er at vi tester ut workshop på ulike samfunnsutfordringer med et blikk mot utlysninger av midler. Vi kommer også til å pilotere interessen for korte webinarer til helsepersonell, som de kan se og delta i der de jobber, mens de får en matbit på døren.
Påmelding og program: Alrekdagene 2023 – Alrek (alrekhelseklynge.no)
Alrek helseklynge, Årstadveien 17, 20 – 22. september

Long-Term Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Society

The Pandemic Centre presents a one-day international conference on the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learned. Join us as we explore the enduring impacts of the pandemic on various aspects of life and discuss ways to improve preparedness in its aftermath.
Long-Term Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Society | Pandemisenteret | UiB
Scandic Bergen City 27th of October, 09.00–17.00

Open Call for Proposals – Virtual Research Institute

This is an invitation for outstanding experts in the field of medical biotechnology to evaluate the applications of the research projects submitted in the third  #VirtualResearchInstitute Łukasiewicz – PORT : Overview | LinkedIn(WIB) competition managed by Łukasiewicz Research Network PORT Polish Center for Technology Development.
Virtual Research Institute (port.org.pl)
For more info: elzbieta.szlauer@port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl  or Marek Wagner Marek, marek.wagner@uib.no

The World Expo of Synthetic Biology – iGEM Grand Jamboree

Read more about the meeting here: iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris 
2-5 November, 2023 Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles

Cell symposia: Molecular mechanisms and integrative physiology of obesity

Home – Cell Symposia: Molecular Mechanisms and Integrative Physiology of Obesity (cell-symposia.com)
October 13–15, 2023, Shanghai, China

Velkommen til Panoramaseminaret 2023

Velkommen til Panoramaseminaret 2023, som finne sted 12. og 13. september i Oslo. Seminaret tar for seg muligheter og utfordringer i akademisk samarbeid med landa som er omfatta av Panoramastrategien: Canada, Brasil, India, Japan, Kina, Russland, Sør-Afrika, Sør-Korea og USA.
Les mer og meld deg på. Påmeldingsfrist: 1. september 2023.
Panoramaseminaret 2023 | HK-dir (hkdir.no)
12. og 13. september i Oslo

Winds of Change and Streams of Solidarity

The University of Bergen, in cooperation with international partners, invites you to the conference Winds of Change and Streams of Solidarity: Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe in the 21st Century in the University Aula, 4-5 September 2023.
Read the main page here: Winds of Change and Streams of Solidarity | Research | UiB
The conference aims to focus on the overall common possibilities and challenges for Latin America, the Caribbean, and for Europe in the foreseeable future. The academic committee for the conference has selected four interlinked themes of particular interest for discussion and analysis with water as a transversal theme. In alphabetical order these are:

(a) culture and arts,
(b) democracy,
(c) environment and technology,
(d) health

The conference will gather academics, practitioners, policymakers, civil society, and other stakeholders, trying to advance the conversation, the knowledge and the insight in order to find joint solutions to common questions. We are counting on the presence of all the nine Latin American and Caribbean embassies in Norway: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.
University Aula, 4-5 September 2023.

UiB Career days— Identify your skills for career development

When we talk about career, what are we talking about then? UiB asks researchers, managers and editors how they understand the term and how they assess skills and competence. The aim is to create debate and reflection, but also to provide space for networking and new ideas.
Read the full program here:
UiB Career days— Identify your skills for career development | UiB Ferd Career Center for Early Stage Researchers | UiB
Read the full program and
26.-28. September, UiB, Bergen

Staff events at the International Centre – Autumn 2023

Overview of our events for staff in the upcoming semester:
Introduction to taxes in Norway
Introduction seminar
Meet and greet
Mobility seminar for researchers
Read more here: Staff events at the International Centre – Autumn 2023 | International Centre | UiB

Doktorpromosjon 25.08.2023

Doktorpromosjonen, fredag 25. august 2023 kl. 13.00 i Universitetsaulaen.
Les mer her: Doktorpromosjon 25.08.2023 | Universitetsaulaen i Bergen | UiB

Returnolympics 2023

The summer heat may be winding down, but we’re just getting started!
In collaboration with Curie and Eureka, Eitri is hosting an unforgettable post-summer event that marries a party with the fun you need after returning from holiday!
What’s on the Menu?
Delicious Food and Drinks
Breathtaking Atmosphere
Games with a Twist – Think you know competitions? Think again! Expect a blend of wit, skill, and a sprinkle of innovation in every game.
Returnolympics (eitrilab.no)

It’s more than just a party! It’s where the brightest of Eitri come together with the wizards of Curie and Eureka to let loose, have fun, and maybe hatch the next big medical innovation! Who knows, a fun game today could lead to a groundbreaking project tomorrow.

8. september 2023 kl. 19:00 Eitri Medical Incubator, Haukelandsbakken, Bergen, Norway

Fakultetet har nå styrket hjelp til forskningsøknader.

Fakultetet har nå styrket hjelp til forskningsøknader. Det er opprettet et team av forskningsrådgivere under ledelse av Ramune Midttveit. Dette vil hjelpe oss til å kunne finne frem i «jungelen» av ulike eksterne forskningsmuligheter – og ikke minst hjelpe til med formaliteter som må være på plass for slike søknader. Fakultetet har opprettet gode nettsider med mye nyttig informasjon som dere anbefales å kikke på: Application Support for External Funding | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

News from NFR – New New portfolio boards

The new portfolio boards will start their work on 1 January 2024, after the members have been selected through an open nomination process this fall.
There will be boards for: Research system, Groundbreaking research, Health, Innovation, Enabling technologies, Food and bioresources, Democracy and global development, Welfare and education, Climate and environment, Sámi research, Energy and transport.
Read the news here (in Norwegian): Endring av Forskningsrådets porteføljestyresystem er vedtatt (forskningsradet.no)

Formelle krav til medlemmer av bedømmelseskomitéen ved disputas

Fakultetet mottar ofte spørsmål og søknader om unntak fra formelle krav knyttet til medlemmene i bedømmelseskomitéen, både når det gjelder habilitetsregler, krav om doktorgrad og kjønnsrepresentasjon. Les informasjonen om kravene her:
Formelle krav til medlemmer av bedømmelseskomitéen

UiB FRAM

UiB FRAM er navnet på utviklingsarbeidet knyttet til rapporten UiB FRAM – rammevilkår for å fremme kvalitet i forskning (2021).
En grunntanke i UiB sitt utviklingsarbeid gjennom FRAM er at forskningsmiljøene og forskerne selv vet best hva de trenger for å videreutvikle seg, og hva som er hindringer i dag.
UiB FRAM-rapporten ga åtte anbefalinger som følges opp gjennom delprosjekter og tiltak på ulike nivå i organisasjonen. Universitetsledelsen har derfor satt i gang et felles overordnet arbeid med å følge opp de viktigste anbefalingene i rapporten. I lys av kunnskapsgrunnlaget har også fakultets- og instituttledelse ved UiB jobbet sammen for å prioritere og konkretisere nødvendige tiltak. To delprosjekter er etablert:

1. «FRAMtid» – et prosjekt som skal utforske og prøve ut tiltak som kan skape rom for mer sammenhengende tid til forskning.

2. «BOAdrift» – et prosjekt som skal utvikle og iverksette tiltak som kan støtte forskerne i oppstart og drift av eksternfinansierte prosjekter (BOA).

Shape Health in Bergen!

Healthcare has been selected among top three export industries as Norway is transitioning its economy from the oil & gas.
Could we develop a robust healthcare industry in Bergen region? Can innovation from Bergen not only strengthen the local economy and Norway’s healthcare but also contribute to better global health?
Together with Bergen’s Chamber of Commerce, EY, and other partners, we at Eitri strive to build health innovation ecosystem in the region. To achieve this goal, we need your insight – not as a representative of an organization but as an individual and citizen with valuable opinions.
Please, give us your feedback by clicking here.
It is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. We hope to hear from you by August 20. Also, share the survey with your colleagues, friends, and network! Together we can make a significant difference to our city!
Torleif and Maija, Eitri

Erasmus+ outgoing staff mobility for training

The University of Bergen has been awarded mobility funds for 2023/24 through the Erasmus programme. The program has grant funds for employee exchange in addition to student grants. Employee exchange covers all types of position categories, both technical, administrative and academic staff. All employees at the University of Bergen can receive a grant for a mobility to an institution, organization or university in Europe through Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ staff mobility for training | Employee Pages | UiB
Read this letter: Utlysning av Erasmus+ ansattmobilitet 2023 2 (002)
Read also this page: Mobility agreement for training
Application deadline 15th of September.

PS. See here for incoming students, that is something else: Vurdering og registrering av gjestestudenter og trainee | Ansattsider | UiB

Kreftforeningen Pioneer projects

10 MNOK is available for this call for proposals. We are looking for fresh ideas and new solutions to overcome today’s obstacles in cancer research. The projects we fund should be truly novel and the idea should be unlikely to be fit for conventional research programmes due to its high-risk nature.

Pioneer Projects 2023 – Insights (kreftforeningen.no)
The application deadline is Thursday 7th of September at 13.00.

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.
Evaluation of ERC grant proposals: what to expect in 2024 | ERC (europa.eu)
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

Horizon Europe journey

Autumn is right around the corner, which means proposal submission and project reporting deadlines are also closer.
Europa Media and the Research Council of Norway are here to help you out through your Horizon Europe journey, with hands-on face-to-face courses and webinars. Horizon Europe courses (forskningsradet.no)
Whether you are just beginning with Horizon Europe or are an advanced beneficiary, the offer covers all your needs, from proposal development to submitting your last report and dealing with your project finances. The course offer also includes targeted courses at lump sum grants, building a consortium or joining one, and a general introduction to Horizon Europe to learn more about its structure.
All courses are held in English, free of charge and reserved only for Norwegian organisations.
Check out the full autumn 2023 calendar here: Events (forskningsradet.no)
Do you have any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact Inger Nordgard (inn@forskningsradet.no).

CAS Research Grant

Established scholars can apply for a CAS Research Grant and receive funding for a one-year stay at the Centre. Here they will work on their research projects alongside their handpicked international research group. Each group will receive a grant of up to NOK 3.2 million, as well as office spaces and administrative support. All faculty members who hold permanent, full-time, tenured academic positions at CAS’ partner institutions can apply.
Read here: CAS Research Grant | CAS (cas-nor.no)
Read also: Call for Applications for CAS Research Grant | CAS (cas-nor.no)
Application deadline: 18 October 2023.

Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) – calls

IHI provides financing for health research projects that bring together industries, universities, small- and medium enterprises, patients regulators and others. It is a partnership, co-funded by the European Union and industrial partners. The partnership has funded over 180 projects over the last 14 years and researchers from the Faculty of Medicine have participated in four of these.
IHI usually calls for large projects (4-20 MIO EUR, 3-5 years) with an intersectoral consortium containing industry partners, for specific topics to be addressed. Call topics are published well in advance so that researchers can start to build their consortia.
Call 4: IHI call 4 | IHI Innovative Health Initiative (europa.eu)
Call 5: IHI call 5 | IHI Innovative Health Initiative (europa.eu)
Deadline: mid-January 2024

Løpende søknadsmottak for FRIPRO innføres fra høsten – og nå er foreløpige utlysninger tilgjengelig på nett

I februar ble det vedtatt flere viktige tiltak for å redusere antall søknader og begrense ressursbruken hos søkerne og i Forskningsrådet. Fra høsten av innføres løpende søknadsmottak og -behandling for FRIPRO. Foreløpige utlysninger er nå tilgjengelige, og fra midten av oktober åpnes det for å sende inn søknader.
FRIPROs budsjett til nye prosjekter vil i årene fremover ligge på om lag 900 millioner kroner per år. Midlene vil bli fordelt utover året med tildelinger om lag annenhver måned, og søknadsbehandling og tildeling av midler vil være uavhengig av hvilket kalenderår søknadene er sendt inn. Vi planlegger første annonsering av resultater før sommeren 2024.
Les alt om saken fra NFR her: Løpende søknadsmottak for FRIPRO innføres fra høsten – og nå er foreløpige utlysninger tilgjengelig på nett (forskningsradet.no)

Spørsmål og svar-webinar om INFRASTRUKTUR-utlysinga

13 september arrangerer vi et spørsmål og svar-webinar for de som skal søke om milder til forskinginfrastruktur.

Spørsmål og svar om INFRASTRUKTUR-utlysinga (forskningsradet.no)
Vi legg ut innlastbart søkerkurs to veker før og sender lenke til de som har meldt seg på. Dei som skal delta på webinaret, bør sjå dette søkerkurset og sette seg godt inn i utlysinga før spørsmål og svar-webinaret 13. september.

Send oss søknad om forskningsinfrastruktur innen 15. november kl. 13.00

Dere som har sendt oss skisse til fristen 21. juni, kan søke. Skissene vi har mottatt blir lagt ut på siden om spørsmål og svar-webinar (se neste sak). Dette for at dere som søker skal se om andre tenker å søke om det samme som dere, eller noe som er ganske likt. Vi oppfordrer dere om å samarbeide om felles søknad dersom det er mulig.
Midler til forskningsinfrastruktur av nasjonal viktighet (forskningsradet.no)

Orientering om PES-midler for 2023 og 2024 – Det medisinske fakultet

Les oppdateringer her: Orientering om PES-midler for 2023 og 2024

Helse Vest – call for proposals 2024

Helse Vest’s research funding is to contribute to research activity in the health trusts in the region. The deadline for applying for funds is September 15th, 2023, time 23:59. Granting of the research funds will be decided at the Liaison Committee’s (Samarbeidsorganet) meeting on the 24th of November 2023.
Call for proposals 2024 – Helse Vest RHF (helse-vest.no)

Researcher Exchange AURORA NFR

The AURORA mobility programme contributes to establishing and expanding contact between research organizations in Norway and corresponding organizations in France. The purpose is to strengthen European research collaboration under Horizon Europe.

The Aurora Mobility Programme – Researcher Exchange for New Collaboration Between Norway and France (forskningsradet.no)
Application deadline: 13 September 2023

Midler til samarbeidsprosjekt og faglige møteplasser innen Globale samfunnsutfordringer

Globale samfunnsutfordringer har avsatt midler til stimulering av faglig tverrfakultært samarbeid i 2023.
Midler til samarbeidsprosjekt og faglige møteplasser innen Globale samfunnsutfordringer | Globale samfunnsutfordringer | UiB
Søknadsfrist 2. oktober 2023

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