Heatwaves in the waters around Svalbard are occurring more often and lasting longer

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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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Stormtracks group meeting

Our first meeting will be on 02/09, same time (14:00 to 15:00 every Wednesday) and same room (U105 for most of the time).

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BioCrystal Kickoff Meeting

We are pleased to confirm that our BioCrystal Kickoff Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 22 September, from 12:00 to 15:00. Lunch will be provided, so please reserve this time in your calendar. Further details, including the meeting room and agenda, will be shared later. We look forward to meeting everyone and officially launching the project together. Have a nice weekend. Best regards, Shuang & Jöran

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Climate Science

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The Atmosphere

Arctic and Antarctic

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News

Science never takes a summer break

Summer may be a quieter time for many, but research at the Bjerknes Centre has certainly not stood still. From fieldwork and research cruises to conferences, new publications and scientific collaborations, our researchers have been busy both at home and abroad. Here are some of the research activity that has taken place over the past few months – a glimpse of what our scientists have been working on while many of us were enjoying the summer break.

Increase in Marine Heatwaves Around Svalbard

Heatwaves in the waters around Svalbard are occurring more often and lasting longer. Today’s heatwave is quickly becoming tomorrow’s normality.

Is Norway prepared for the future?

A new report raises questions about whether Norway is sufficiently prepared for the climate of the future—and what it will take to adapt in the best possible way.