no UMB - Frontpage http://www.umb.no/frontpage 360 http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/tapping-the-brain-orchestra Researchers at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) have developed a new method for detailed analyses of electrical activity in the brain. The method, recently published in Neuron, can help doctors and researcher to better interpret bra... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:37:17 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Torunn Moe) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/tapping-the-brain-orchestra http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/honey-bee-mystery-protein-is-a-freight-train-for-health-and-lifespan Why are bee colonies worldwide suffering mysterious deaths? A unique study describes a single bee protein that can promote bee health and solve a major economic challenge. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:42:51 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Torunn Moe) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/honey-bee-mystery-protein-is-a-freight-train-for-health-and-lifespan http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/umb-plants-tree-in-memory-of-maathai Nobel peace prize laureate, environmental activist and honorary doctor of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Wangari Maathai, passed away on September 25. after battling illness for a long period of time. On October 14, UMB will plant a... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:55:17 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Kai Einar Tilley) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/umb-plants-tree-in-memory-of-maathai http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/welcome-to-the-doctoral-degree-graduation-ceremony-2011-on-september-23 The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) honours the 61 doctors who were awarded their doctoral degrees during the academic year 2010/2011. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Arabidopsis Auditorium in the Biotechnology Building and is... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:59:12 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Torunn Moe) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/welcome-to-the-doctoral-degree-graduation-ceremony-2011-on-september-23 http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/contacting-umb Sending an e-mail to UMB Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:30:37 +0200 unknown@umb.no ( ) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/contacting-umb http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/can-norway-and-umb-contribute-to-solving-the-food-crisis-in-africa This was the key question that brought the Norwegian minister of Agriculture and Food, Lars Peder Brekk, to Noragric on Monday. The minister was eager to listen to the views of researchers and students from the Horn of Africa during his visit. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:19:33 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Joanna Boddens-Hosang) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/can-norway-and-umb-contribute-to-solving-the-food-crisis-in-africa http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/investing-in-pro-poor-agricultural-development-in-africa-and-beyond Dr Kanayo Nwanze, president of IFAD visited UMB today. He spoke about pro-poor development to students and staff at the university. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:11:11 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/investing-in-pro-poor-agricultural-development-in-africa-and-beyond http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/africa-can-feed-the-world How to invest in pro poor agricultural development in Africa and beyond. The president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development will visit UMB August 25th. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:34:53 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/africa-can-feed-the-world http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-book-on-development-research-methods Researchers at the UMB School of Economics and Business have contributed heavily to a new book on data collection and research methods in developing countries. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:44:47 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Lars Mørk) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-book-on-development-research-methods http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/information-about-umb-and-22nd-july The terrorist acts that hit Norway on 22ndJuly have affected many employees and students at the university. The university has staff and students who have been affected by the serious events in the city center and on Utøya.  Because of the events the... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:30:09 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum and Joanna Boddens-Hosang) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/information-about-umb-and-22nd-july http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/need-someone-to-talk-to Many people are concerned by the serious events in the city center of Oslo and on Utøya.  Do you need someone to talk to? If so, there are several possibilities. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:58:50 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/need-someone-to-talk-to http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/kangaroo-and-reindeer-research-may-help-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions Understanding how gut bacteria in animals affect methane emissions is important for agriculture. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:44:34 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Torunn Moe) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/kangaroo-and-reindeer-research-may-help-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/first-female-researcher-heads-publication-list Many good researchers at the University of Life Sciences (UMB) publish interesting research results in both Norwegian and international journals. Professor Inger-Lise Saglie at the Department of Spatial Planning (ILP) heads the list of 500 UMB resear... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:36:29 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Torunn Moe) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/first-female-researcher-heads-publication-list http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/the-earthquake-in-japan-and-umb The University management will work continuously to keep track of staff and students in areas affected by the tsunami after the earthquake in Japan. No UMB-students or employees, have so far been registered in the affected areas. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:54:54 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/the-earthquake-in-japan-and-umb http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/2nd-call-programme-for-higher-education-research-and-development-in-the-western-balkans-herd The overall aim of HERD is to contribute to economic growth and social development through co-operation in higher education and research in the Western Balkans. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:38:02 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Josie Teurlings) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/2nd-call-programme-for-higher-education-research-and-development-in-the-western-balkans-herd http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-cooperation-agreement-between-umb-uio-and-umn 0 November 2010 - The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), the University in Oslo (UiO) and the University of Minnesota (UMN), U.S.A., will be expanding collaboration activities within research and education under a new tri-partite agreement ... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:20:54 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Redaksjonen) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-cooperation-agreement-between-umb-uio-and-umn http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-enzymes-yield-sustainable-biofuel Researchers at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences at Aas, Norway, may have broken the code for hyper-effective production of biofuels. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:43:38 +0100 unknown@umb.no (Kai Tilley) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/new-enzymes-yield-sustainable-biofuel http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/international-cooperation The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) has several decades of experience with international institutional cooperation. Many institutional agreements with universities outside Norway have been active since the late 1960s. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:21:04 +0200 unknown@umb.no (KA) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/international-cooperation http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/umb-educated-students-from-pakistan-help-flood-victims-in-home-country As the severity of the flood catastrophe in Pakistan became clear, former UMB students in the country immediately collected and participated in the affected areas to get food and water to remote villages. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:51:14 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Eivind Norum, translation Joanna Boddens-Hosang) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/umb-educated-students-from-pakistan-help-flood-victims-in-home-country http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/professor-hans-fredrik-hoen-is-elected-as-rector The second election was final. Professor Hans Fredrik Hoen is elected as Rector at UMB from the 1st of August 2010. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:14:55 +0200 unknown@umb.no (Valstyret) http://www.umb.no/frontpage/artikkel/professor-hans-fredrik-hoen-is-elected-as-rector