Academic profile
The University of Bergen is a research university with a high international profile that is committed to academic and research excellence. It emphasises basic research, research-based teaching and the development of academic disciplines.
The university encourages an environment of freedom of speech and openness where men and women can engage in knowledge-based and critical reflection while contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
In addition research and education in the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the University of Bergen has two major focuses: marine research and co-operation with developing countries:
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NEWS/RESEARCH
Clinical trial of an avian influenza vaccine
A new vaccine against the bird flu will be tested at the Haukeland University Hospital.
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Medicine
COPD is hereditary
If you smoke and have relatives who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you have extra good reason to quit smoking. New research from Bergen shows that this lung disease is genetically determined.
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News
PROCOD - results are in!
PROCOD, an NFR-financed project to evaluate the effects of early feeding protocols in cod production, finished the final sampling in mid-March 2009.
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Medicine
A future cancer medicine from the ocean
Professor Stein Ove Døskeland and his group of colleagues at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, is in the process of testing a new cancer medicine derived from bacteria found in seawater.
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Nyhet
Unique inter-faculty collaboration initiative
The Department of Biology (BIO), from MatNat Faculty and the Department of Biomedicine (BIOMED), from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have undertaken a unique initiative that aims to optimize cutting edge research approaches and technology platforms at both Departments.