Meet the European Research Council (ERC): Frontier Research in Norway
In June 2024, the University of Bergen hosted an exclusive event dedicated to excellent research. The event was recorded.
By: Åshild Nylund
Published: (Updated: )
The event took place on 26 June, 2024. View the recording of the event here (external link)
Event information
The University of Bergen (UiB) was proud to welcome the President and Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC) (external link) to Bergen.
We invited the entire research community to participate in this open event in the University Aula, where they had the opportunity to:
- Explore the significant role of excellent research in Norway and Europe through a panel dialogue featuring the ERC President, the President of the Norwegian Research Council and UiB’s Rector.
- Gain insight into the ERC’s perspectives, including trends, future developments, and the principles guiding the work of the ERC Vice-Presidents, across different research domains.
- Hear firsthand from ERC-funded researchers about their pioneering accomplishments and get invaluable insights into their journeys. Learn how ERC grants can elevate your career and research with substantial funding opportunities for different career stages.
Participants and guests were welcome to engage with ERC representatives, speakers and colleagues in plenary sessions and in the networking breaks.
This event was organised in collaboration with The Research Council of Norway (external link).
Programme Wednesday, 26th June
Time
Activities and speakers
09:00
Registration, Coffee and tea
10:00
Welcome speeches
Event host: Alette Gilhus Mykkeltvedt, Director for Research and Innovation, University of Bergen
Rector Margareth Hagen, University of Bergen
Professor Eystein Jansen, University of Bergen and Vice-President, ERC
10:10
The role of excellent research in Norway and Europe - panel debate
Maria Leptin (external link), President, European Research Council
Oddmund Hoel (external link), Minister of Research and Higher Education in Norway
Mari Sundli Tveit (external link), Chief Executive of the Research Council of Norway and President of Science Europe
Margareth Hagen, Rector, University of Bergen
Moderator: Torsten Persson (external link), ERC Scientific Council member
10:50
The ERC's perspectives on trends and developments in international research
The ERC's three Vice-Presidents give short statements from their research domains
Gerd Gigerenze (external link)r - ERC Vice-President for Social Sciences and Humanities
Eystein Jansen (external link) - ERC Vice-President for Physical sciences and Engineering
Jesper Svejstrup (external link) - ERC Vice-President for Life Sciences
11:05
Coffee and tea
11:20
Frontier research in Norway
ERC grantees from Norway present their ERC projects and how running an ERC funded project has influenced their careers.
Inga Berre, Professor, University of Bergen
Johanna Olweus (external link), Professor, Oslo University Hospital/University of Oslo
Edyta Roszko (external link), Research Professor, Chr. Michelsen Institute
Kyrre Eeg Emblem (external link), Head of Department, Oslo University Hospital
Krishna Agarwal (external link), Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Elisabeth Ivarsflaten (external link), Professor, University of Bergen
Simen Ådnøy Ellingsen (external link), Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Q&A Session
12:55
Networking Lunch
13:45
End of event
The event took place in the University Aula on 26 June 2024.
