The Bjerknes Centre has received the Christie prize

- This is a great acknowledgement of what we have accomplished, both in research and outreach, said Eystein Jansen.

Published 26.04.2013

The annual prize of NOK 250.000 is awarded to a person, a group of persons, a company or an institution which contributes to better cooperation between the University of Bergen and the community of western Norway at large.

The director at the Bjerknes Centre, Eystein Jansen, received the prize at the Christie conference on 25th April. He said he was happy and proud to receive the prize, and that communication with people outside the scientific community has always been important for the scientists at the Bjerknes Centre.

The director at the Bjerknes Centre, Eystein Jansen, was proud to receive the Christie prize. (Photo: Paul S. Amundsen/UiB)

- Our policy has been to say yes to inquiries from the media. We work with themes that are relevant for many, and need to be communicated, said Jansen.