Photo of Samia Touileb, taken by Erik Knudsen
The article was first published at uib.no/infomedia by Malgorzata Anna Pacholczyk.
Associate Professor Samia Touileb has been honoured for her educational work on making advanced technology and research understandable to the general public, both extensively and with high quality, humor, and precision. She has been awarded the 2025 Communication Award by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Bergen (UiB), and has been inducted as a new member of the Young Academy of Norway.
The faculty highlights Samia’s outstanding communication work in artificial intelligence and language technology, and her ability to make complex concepts easily understandable through clear and pedagogical presentation.
“Samia combines academic depth with a genuine passion for sharing knowledge. She demonstrates how research can contribute to a more informed and ethical conversation about the role of technology in society,” the committee’s statement reads.
She has given over 40 invited talks and participated in numerous panels, both nationally and internationally. She has spoken to researchers, politicians, students, and the general public, putting UiB on the map.
Alongside receiving the Communication Award, Samia is also being inducted as a new member of the Young Academy of Norway (AYF). This year’s competition was especially tough, with 88 applications, the highest number in AYF’s history. The 10 new members will be part of the Academy for the period 2025–2029.
“I am moved, proud, and grateful to receive the Communication Award and to become part of AYF. For me, research communication is about building bridges and highlighting the role of research in societal development. This recognition gives me extra motivation to continue speaking about important topics and sharing knowledge, especially emphasizing the importance of Norwegian language technology,” says Samia.
The Young Academy of Norway is an independent, interdisciplinary, and diverse network that brings together some of the country’s most engaged young researchers. They focus on promoting the value of knowledge and free research in society and are a driving force for innovative research communication.
Read the original article about Samias success in Norwegian here: