A brighter future may not suit everyone

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Our researchers are employed either at NORCE, UiB, the Nansen Center or the Institute of Marine Research. The researchers work together across various scientific disciplines. Find researchers with backgrounds in meteorology, oceanography, geology, geophysics, biology and mathematics, among others.

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Researchers at Bjerknes are involved in several projects, both nationally and internationally. The projects are owned by the partner institutions, with the exception of our strategic projects.

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Researchers at the Bjerknes Center publish more than 200 scientific articles each year.

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Klimafestivalen Varmere Våtere Villere

Vårens viktigste festival med over 100 ulike aktiviteter Debatter • Foredrag • Filmvisninger • Konserter • Forfattere • Humorshow • Live podcaster • Workshops • Mat & drikke • Utstillinger • Opplevelser • Sosiale møteplasser • Skoleprogram • Juniorprogram. Finn mer informasjon her: Varmere Våtere Villere

New at Bjerknes meeting

Introduction meeting for new Bjerknes members. Contact the administration for more information.

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Bjerknes Climate Prediction Unit (BCPU) seminar

Date: Friday 13 March 2026 Time: 10:00-12:00 Place: In person: Bjerknes lecture room 4020 (Jahnebakken 5, top floor) Online: Zoom Program: 10:00-10:20 RA1: Robinson Hordoir (IMR): Barents Sea atlantification driven by a shift in atmospheric synoptic timescale 10:20-10:40 RA3/RA4: Marianne Williams-Kerslake (NERSC): Can we predict marine heatwaves up to multi-year time scales in the Nordic Seas? 10:40-11:00 RA3: Lukrecia Stulic (University of Bologna): Partitioning uncertainty in Antarctic sea ice projections 11:00- Mingling and Open Agenda (for those who wish to share or discuss) *RA stands for Research Area This informal discussion space is open to all Bjerknes members and guests. Please feel free to join us and we welcome contributions from all.

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A brighter future may not suit everyone

As Arctic sea ice surrenders to open water, the polar buffet expands. For polar fish the times may still be lean. Serving hours fall out of sync with their appetite.

Riding the storm

A large-scale flight campaign on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean aims to uncover why some extratropical cyclones develop into storms, while others fizzle out.

An evening in honor of Prof. Eystein Jansen

"In the spirit of Eystein, it will be a gathering that emphasizes relationships, intellectual exchange, and the path forward, and is intended as a celebration of a vibrant research community", Director Kikki Kleiven introduced the festive seminar in honor of Eystein Jansen..