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Studies
Study programmes taught in English
- Bioscience
- Biodiversity and systematics (This programme no longer admits students)
- Biology
- Molecular biosciences
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Research
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Species on the move as a result of changes in climate thousands of years ago
As it gets warmer, we see that species are once again forced to move, but this time by human-induced climate change.
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A newly discovered organ may be important for understanding disease in fish
Scientists have described a completely new organ that may play an important part in the fish’s immune system. This can have implications for future health of salmon used in farming industry and other fish.
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When researchers investigated the weight of deer, they found large fluctuations.
The weight of a deer seems like a simple measure – a number measured in kilograms. However, it is not that straightforward. When should you weigh the deer during the year, and at what point in its life?
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Students were invited to help survey insects in Cameroon
"I think more people should take the chance and join", bachelor student Maria Valente Oksvold says.
News
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Call for SPARK Norway projects Aug. 30, 2024 7:48 AM
UiO:Life Science’s innovation programme SPARK Norway is designed to help academic innovators to advance promising research into value creating solutions. By applying a novel process model including mentoring, education, market exposure and global networks, SPARK Norway helps transforming good ideas into exceptional solutions.
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Now you can apply for admission to SPARK Norway Aug. 30, 2024 7:47 AM
Do you have an idea in life sciences that can solve challenges related to human or animal health? Apply for admission to UiO:Life Science' innovation programme SPARK Norway to further develop your idea into new technology, treatment, or solution.
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Come celebrate UiO 213th anniversary Aug. 22, 2024 9:55 AM
On Monday, 2 September, you can experience some of the best that UiO has to offer. Join us in celebrating the 213th anniversary of Norway's establishment of its first university!
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New face: Joy Banik Aug. 8, 2024 10:48 AM
Joy Banik is a new PhD at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) within the Department of Biosciences. From Bangladesh.
Events
Our researchers in the media
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Norges geologiske verdensarv Aug. 28, 2024 9:06 AM
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Reagerer på støtte til tråling Aug. 27, 2024 5:35 AMMens forskere mener reketrålingen er med å ødelegge Oslofjorden, får fiskerne støtte fra staten for hver liter diesel de bruker.
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Dette trikset gjør at umoden frukt og grønnsaker modner raskere Aug. 24, 2024 1:27 PMHar du høstet tomater fra hagen, som fortsatt har grønne flekker? Dette trikset gjør at tomatene, og annen frukt og grønnsaker, modner raskt på ...
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Jordprøvetaking Aug. 23, 2024 10:33 AM
Vacancies
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in BioinformaticsDepartment: Department of BiosciencesFaculty: The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesLanguages: EnglishDeadline: Monday, September 16, 2024
Please note that vacancies announced in Norwegian only appear at the Norwegian website.
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