Some of the training measures at UiB aim to increase knowledge about research ethics among employees and students, while others will raise awareness of the topic and contribute to a healthy research ethics culture.
Below is an overview of the courses, training and events you can attend at UiB.
An introduction to research ethics
The aim of this course is to give a brief introduction to the basics of research ethics so that all academic staff are familiar with the recognized research ethical guidelines, what the responsibility is both the institution and the individual researcher is to ensure that the research is ethically sound, and how the University of Bergen handles cases of possible scientific misconduct.
You can take the course in Norwegian and English and it takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Log in to MittUiB to sign up for the course
Faculty of Medicine
Health researchers must familiarise themselves with the special regulations that apply to health research and the approval regime for the projects, as well as requirements during the project. The Processing personal data in medical and health research course has been developed by the Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer.
PhD courses
The Faculty of Humanities
You'll find more information about ethics in the training component for PhD candidates at the Faculty of Humanities.
Read more about the training component of the PhD education at the Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Law
At the Faculty of Law, ethics is one of the topics included in the PHDJUR901 Legal Sources and the Diversity of Law course.
In addition, there is an element of philosophy of science in other courses, such as PHDJUR903 Law and Empiricism – where research ethics standards are one of the topics.
The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design
The Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design follows the same training programme for ethics as the Faculty of Humanities.
Read more about the training component of the PhD education at the Faculty of Humanities
You'll also find more information about ethics at their website.
Read more about ethics at the Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design
The Faculty of Medicine
On the Faculty of Medicine website, you will find an overview of the courses included in the training for PhD candidates in philosophy of science and ethics.
Read more about the training component of the PhD at the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Psychology
At the Faculty of Psychology, ethics training is included in the compulsory PS901 PhD course.
Faculty of Science and Technology
The course in philosophy of science and ethics at the Faculty of Science and Technology is a compulsory part of research education and carries 5 credits/ETCS.
Read the full course description of MNF 990 Theory of Science and Ethics
The Faculty of Social Sciences
You will find more information about ethics in the training component at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Read more about the training component of the PhD education at the Faculty of Social Sciences