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Image of a malaria mosquito on a white background.
How does climate change influence the growth and spreading of malaria in Africa? This question is at the core of climate and malaria expert Torleif Markussen Lunde’s work.
The University Museum of Bergen pictured from the front in bright sunshine in wintertime, with scattered spots of snow in front of the museum.
In the 2014 QS subject rankings, the University of Bergen scores most highly in the disciplines of modern language, communication & media studies, and in earth & marine sciences.
The Director-General og UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has confirmed that she will speak at the conference on the UNESCO 1972, 2003 and 2005 CONVENTIONS: SYNERGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT in Bergen.
Illustration photo showing two hands cupping an outlined map of the African continent.
CROP Director Alberto Cimadamore believes that SANORD can be an important partner in scientifically supporting the fight against poverty in the southern parts of Africa.
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, commonly referred to as ROV, can  collect biologic and sediment samples from the sea floor.
On 24 January 2014 the Centre for Geobiology laid the cornerstone for a new marine research centre at the University of Bergen.
Cars devastated by rubble in one of the streets of the Apennines in Italy after the deadly earthquake of 2009.
By using old records kept by the ancient Romans and medieval Italian monks, a team of geologists have brought to light the roots of earthquake-prone faults.
The first page of the Norwegian Constitution, signed and dated 17 May 1814.
It is now 200 years since the Norwegian Constitution was adopted at Eidsvoll in 1814. UiB celebrates the anniversary with publications, seminars, conferences, gala performances and exhibitions.
- It’s great to be part of the unveiling ceremony. It is an impressive and high-ranking recognition that raises the proud history of dried fish/stockfish into the future, said Commissioner Gunnar Bakke when he unveiled the plaque at Bryggen Tracteursted, as the first approved Bacala Alla Vicentina restaurant in Bergen.
The theme of the international conference 24-26 March is the UNESCO 1972, 2003 and 2005 conventions: Synergies for development, ”Using natural and cultural heritage in sustainable development”.

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