Lectures and conversations
Events Celebrating UiB’s Honorary Doctors
On 20 and 21 May, the University of Bergen marks the awarding of ten new honorary doctorates. Here you will find an overview of all the events.
On 20 and 21 May, the University of Bergen will host a series of events with and for the ten newly appointed Honorary Doctors. Over the course of these two days, a wide range of events, lectures and conversations will take place, all of which are open to the public.
Lectures and Conversations – 20 May
In the University Aula
- 10:00–11:00: The Role of Foundations in Norwegian Research - Panel discussion celebrating honorary doctor Aud Jebsen, followed by a mini concert by pianist Leif Ove Andsnes (Please note that the conversation will be held in Norwegian.)
- 11:30–12:30: Music, for a While: On the Vitality of Health Humanities - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Tia DeNora
- 13:00–14:15: The Open City - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Richard Sennett
- 15:00–16:00 Conversation between Honorary Doctor Karl Ove Knausgård and Professor Toril Moi (Please note that the conversation will be held in Norwegian.)
Other Locations
- 10:00–10:45: Beyond the White Coat: Psychiatry, Ethics, and Moral Courage under Oppression - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Samah Jabr in Trånsalen, University Museum
- 12:15–13:00: Conserving Plants across the World’s Gardens and Seed Banks: How to Create Impact at Scale - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Paul Smith in Tårnsalen, University Museum
- 12:15–13:00: Catalyzing Change: A Perspective on Sustainability for the 21st Century - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Deryn Fogg in Storsalen, Nygårdsgaten 5
- 12:30–14:00: Harnessing Heterogeneity to Deliver Precision Medicine for Diabetes - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Anna L. Gloyn in the Auditorium, floor 0, Armauer Hansens hus
- 14:15–15:00 Artificial Legal Intelligence? - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Henrik Palmer Olsen (Please note that the lecture will be held in Danish.) in Storsalen, Nygårdsgaten 5
- 15:30–16:30: What is the impact of AI on Democracy? - Lecture by Honorary Doctor Luciano Floridi in Storsalen, Nygårdsgaten 5
Conferment Ceremony – 21 May
On Thursday, 21 May at 13:00, a formal Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony will take place in the University Aula. During the ceremony, the new Honorary Doctors will be officially awarded the honorary doctoral degree.
- Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony - Formal ceremony in the University Aula