Newsletter November 2025
Newsletter from UiO:Life Science
November 2025
Eight new convergence environments – will address major societal challenges in life sciences
Neurodevelopmental conditions, embryonic development, biodiversity, cancer control, medications, addiction, mental health and drug delivery are topics the new convergence environments will explore.
Norway Life Science 2026: Building the Future
Norway Life Science will take place 10 – 11 February 2026 at Meet Ullevaal.?
The conference will address the fields where Norway has world-leading research and will explore how we can enhance the life sciences sector in Norway.
Connect in the Life Science Building
Are you going to move to the Life Science building? Do not miss this opportunity to meet neighbours and co-workers and learn about facilities and activities at your new workplace.?
Time and place: 21 November at Blindern??
SPARK Norway innovation programme – apply by 13 November?
Do you have an idea in life sciences that could help solve health challenges for humans or animals? Then you can apply for admission to UiO:Life Science's innovation programme SPARK Norway to further develop the idea into new technology, treatment or solution.?
Closing event for summer students
The closure of this year's summer research projects was celebrated with presentations, a poster exhibition, and a prize ceremony.
News
- Read about the SPARK Norway project PharmaChip (link to Titan, article in Norwegian) ?Chip magic aims to reduce animal testing and improve medications
- May-Len Skilbrei, project leader of the convergence environment "Evidently Rape", shares her experience of collaborating in an interdisciplinary research project in an interview with Uniforum (in Norwegian) Researchers from law and medicine learned from each other
Calls
- SPARK Norway Innovation programme
Deadline: 13 November - Event support
Deadline: 1 December - Internationalization
Deadline: 1 December - Course development support
Deadline: running - Incentive funding for FRIPRO-applications
Deadline: running - Open call
Deadline: running
Events
- 11 November Women in Science: A Dialogue Across Ages
- 12 November SPARK Norway Educational Forum: Smart, Safe & Secure: Data Security, AI Ethics & Asset Control in Research-Based Innovation
- 19 November?Nytt h?p for kreftpasienter med radioaktive legemidler
- 21 November?Connect in the Life Science Building
- 25–28 November?14th NorMIC workshop on Microscopy Image Processing
- 10–11 February 2026 Norway Life Science 2026: Building the Future?
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