Lots of activity took place at IGS last month. The Education Seminar led by education leader Edvin Schei was very well attended, indicating how much our scientific staff cares for teaching. Students were among the teachers at the seminar, finding a receptive audience.
The Application Seminar led by research leader Ingvild Sandøy, also used a new method, as three researchers presented upcoming applications to the Research Council and received prepared feedback from two of our own successful researchers, Grethe Tell and Astrid Blystad, as well as a researcher from IBM, Nils Halberg. This was educational for the rest of the audience as well. Developing better application-writing skills is something all scientific staff need, as external funding is crucial for further growth of the department.
Additionally, two workshops with Mellomrom were conducted as part of the user process preparing us for the move to Helsecampus Årstadvollen. The process is challenging as well as inspirational, and will continue in April.
Best wishes
Guri Rørtveit
Department Leader