UiB recently initiated a process to select and strengthen applications for Centres of Excellence (SFF) for the next round opening in 2020 by the Research Council. IGS already hosts CISMAC, and a few other environments consider applying in 2020. That a number of researchers at IGS are ready to take on such a challenge is encouraging and inspiring for all of us.
Bergen had the hope of winning the gold medal in football this season. Statistician at IGS, Øystein A. Haaland, made sure every Bergenser knew how to calculate the chances. Read more from BT.
After a Twitter discussion, we invited professor at NTNU and Rosenborg supporter Jon Magnussen to join us watching the decisive Brann-Rosenborg match and give a guest lecture the following day. A seminar on the unlikely combination of Brann and prioritization in health care was well attended, with Øystein, Ole Frithjof and Jon Magnussen as presenters. Although chances are less than slim according to Øystein, Bergensere still insist that “gullet ska hem”!
Last, but not least: Save Friday December 7 for the IGS Christmas Party!