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With an increased spotlight on the use of metric in research and higher education, is there still a place for university rankings? Can they be a useful ally for universities, or are we better off without them?

Global health is facing profound change. From shifting funding models and geopolitical pressures to questions about the future of the WHO and the impact of AI on medical knowledge, the challenges are growing. Join experts as they share their perspectives on the future of global health, followed by an open discussion.

Join us when we explore the role that universities and education can play in promoting democratic values, civic engagement and a deeper awareness of the values at the heart of the European project.

How is AI reshaping democracy, fundamental rights and public decision-making? This Open Conversation will explore the challenges of AI governance, and discuss how universities and students can contribute to shaping a more democratic and rights-based approach to AI.

Panel discussion to mark World Mental Health Day

Worried about your next career step? Experiencing imposter syndrome? Feeling isolated or lacking support? Join us for an open conversation about PhD candidates' mental health in academia—and how we can better support early career researchers.

Join us in this Open Science Lunch to hear about synthetic data - what it is, how the use of artificial intelligence affects the generation of synthetic data and what are the implications for open science.

What will we ultimately remember about the Covid-19 pandemic? For many, this global crisis represented a true "anthropological rupture" – a profound moment of personal and collective change that has left deep societal scars.

Join us for an interactive session with Jo Fosby Jaavall on the role of artificial intelligence in higher education, innovative teaching practices, and designing AI tools that support meaningful student learning.

Do you use Open Science Framework (OSF)? Have you heard about the upcoming changes? Join us to discuss OSF changes and hear about alternative solutions for data sharing and archiving.

Join us to hear from an expert in research ethics about self-plagiarism and why it is a misleading concept!

On May 21st 2026, UiODoc will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM). As UiODoc is the interest organization of all PhD, Postdoctoral fellows and temporary academic staff at UiO, we invite you all for this meeting ❤️ The UiODoc organization is run by a board of 10 people, and the 2026-2027 board will be elected on May 21st! You can run for a position yourself or just vote on the candidates! It's also an opportunity to discover more about UiODoc's initiatives, share your input on our agenda, engage in discussions, or simply enjoy the night with colleagues, delicious food, and free drinks. We look forward to your presence! 😊

Join colleagues working with recognition to exchange challenges, good practices, and practical solutions that can make mobility more seamless across Circle U.

Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological shift: it is quietly reshaping the foundations of democracy. From access to information to political participation, AI holds the power to both empower citizens and distort public discourse. Where does opportunity end, and erosion begin?

In this Open Science Lunch, we look into Diamond Open Access publishing – publishing with neither author nor reader payment – and the movement of journals «flipping» from Toll Access or Gold OA to Diamond. We will also hear about a programme for supporting Diamond OA journals.

Join us for an interactive session with Tianfang Yang on research mobility, funding opportunities, and reflections on academic life abroad.

As fresh to academia, temporary and early-career researchers can have a lot of trouble understanding the culture and what it takes to make success. In this webinar, Law Professor Diego Acosta, will give us useful and valuable tips and tricks for how we not only can survive, but also thrive and enjoy the academic experience and fulfill our goals as researchers.

While publications are often visible in databases, other activities and open science outputs can remain difficult to discover. In this session, we will discuss opportunities for researchers to improve their visibility online through researcher profile services and social media.

Join us for an interactive session with Martín Hernán Di Marco on sharing research beyond academia and engaging the right audiences.

In this webinar, the panel will examine Denmark’s legal and political authority over Greenland, how Greenland has benefited under Danish rule, and local expectations for autonomy, welfare, identity, and future statehood.

The EOSC EDEN project seeks to enhance digital preservation strategies at European and National level, to make sure research data remain FAIR in the long term. At its core, the project will create a comprehensive framework to identify what data are candidates for digital preservation. In addition to the framework, the EOSC EDEN project aims to develop a model for re-assessing data throughout its lifecycle.

Join us for an interactive session with Ben Grafstrom on forming a pedagogy and developing a professional approach to teaching in higher education!

Lots of research data have a high reuse value and should be preserved after the project is finished, but not all of them can be shared openly. Join us for this Open Science Lunch to learn from FEGA Norway for archiving omics data that need restricted access.