Six researchers at the University of Oslo have received funding for a wide range of research projects - from bowel cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria to solar storms.
Current matters
Are you a researcher with an innovative idea based on your research that can contribute to solving an important need in society, but need funding to develop the idea further? Check the UiO call for innovation funding within all academic fields. The call is aimed at both commercial and non-commercial projects. Application deadline: 1 September 2025.
Federico Bianchini is a new senior engineer at the Section for Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (EVOGENE). From Italia.
The Biological Optical Microscope Workshop resumed this spring after being paused in 2024. The event aimed to foster collaboration among Scandinavian researchers, with numerous participants eagerly awaiting registration.
Naveen Parmar is a new researcher at Section for Physiology and Cell Biology (FYSCELL). From India.
We have made some changes to the structure of our email lists. Please take note of the following.
In the autumn of 2024, UiO:Life Sciences announced a new application round for convergence environments. By the application deadline on 27 May, 51 applications were received.
Lena Marie Bocian is a new PhD candidate at the Section for Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (EVOGENE) and will also work closely with Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES). From Germany.
Here are the new representatives who will be involved in governing the University of Oslo going forward, as members of the University board.
The University Board has designated this year’s recipients of UiO's Research Award, Education Award, Dissemination Award, Innovation Award, and Award for Young Researchers.
Lars J?rgen Tvenge Granerud is a new PhD candidate at Section for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), the Department of Biosciences. From Norway.
Are you a bachelor’s or master’s student at the University of Oslo with a good idea? Insj and the UiO Growth House are offering up to 25,000 NOK in funding to help you get started! Application deadline 30 May.
Niveditha Katyayini is a new researcher at Section for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), the Department of Biosciences. From India.
– I am pleased to inform you that ?ystein Prytz will become the faculty's new Dean of Research from August 1st. – I am proud to have a highly competent researcher and research leader join the deanery, says Dean Solveig Kristensen!
Knut M?rken was appointed as the new vice-dean at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MN) during an extraordinary faculty board meeting on April 24, 2025. He is currently serving as the deputy dean of the faculty, responsible for education.
In May, new representatives will be elected for the university board. Here are the candidates.
Can permafrost and environmental sciences be showcased in a gallery? Do artists and the art scene contribute to scientists and scientific understanding, and vice versa? The answer is yes. The exhibition "A Feeling of Longing That Freezes and Thaws" was a successful collaboration held at Atelier Nord, Oslo.
Norway's largest research project, The Nansen Legacy, has now had its final report approved by the Norwegian Research Council (NFR). The report contains new knowledge, tools, and a strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration among ten institutions during the project period from 2018 to 2024.
Congratulations to 15 research groups at the University of Oslo that have been granted seed funding to further develop their innovative ideas with the aim to put the research to use.
Muhammad Zahoor is a new researcher at Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), the Department of Biosciences. From Norway.
Ragnhild Hennum has been elected as the new rector at the University of Oslo, alongside pro-rector Bj?rn Jamtveit.
Celia Delgado Zahinos is a new guest Doctoral Research Fellow at the Section for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), the Department of Biosciences. From Spain.
Even Unsg?rd is a new external PhD candidate at Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), the Department of Biosciences. From Norway.
In May, new representatives will be elected for the university board. Suggest others or nominate yourself as a candidate. The deadline is April 22.
The University of Oslo has entered into a new framework agreement for seminar and conference services. The agreement applies to events with and without accommodation for groups of 10 or more people.