Arctic Frontiers is a catalyst for decision-making and network building by mobilizing key voices of science, policy, business, and local Arctic communities, to rapidly turn knowledge into actions. The Arctic Frontiers Administration has, since 2007, organized the annual Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, which gathers scientists, businesses, policymakers and representative of local and indigenous peoples for […]

We are pleased to invite you to the Academic Morning Coffee, where Christoph Senf from MediaFutures will discuss innovation work in academia and the MediaFutures approach. Date: 4 FebruaryVenue: SV-cafeteria (Lauritz Meltzers hus, 4th floor), Fosswinckels gate 6, 5007 Bergen Time: 9:15-10:00 (coffee and tea served from 9:00) Abstract: What does innovation work look like […]

On Wednesday, 4 March, Samia Touileb, Associate Professor at the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, will join Academic Morning Coffee to talk about: Why should we consider ethical and societal aspects in the development of language models? Date: 4 MarchVenue: SV-cafeteria (Lauritz Meltzers hus, 4th floor), Fosswinckels gate 6, 5007 Bergen Time: 9:15-10:00 […]

Samia Touileb and Lilja Øvrelid from MediaFutures will participate as keynote speakers in a conversation at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, as part of the Forskning og KI (Research and AI) series. The event will focus on the themes of research sovereignty and artificial intelligence, discussing their implications for the future of media […]

Join us for a lunch seminar with our new postdoctoral researcher Ryan Anthony Marinelli, who will introduce himself and his work. Ryan will present his previous research and current research interests, followed by his postdoctoral plan and project collaboration ideas with our industry partners. All are welcome! Date: 27 MarchTime: 11:15 - 12:45Venue: MediaFutures  Abstract:From […]

From May 4th to 6th, the University of Bergen, in collaboration with MediaFutures, is organizing Workshop Tracking Eyes and Mind. To view the updated program and register for the event, please visit the official organizer's website. Registration Deadline: 30.03.2026 - 23.55 Workshop Goals: The workshop focus on demonstrations of eye tracking designs in Linguistics and […]

Nordic Media Days (Nordiske Mediedager) is the biggest media conference in Northern Europe, bringing together journalists, editors, media leaders, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss key developments in journalism, media, and communication.  The event offers insights into both current challenges and emerging trends in the media landscape.  Nordic Media Days is relevant for media professionals, researchers, students, and others interested […]

Welcome to a public lecture with our new honorary doctor professor Luciano Floridi. Date: 20.05.2026 Time:15.30–16.15 Venue:Storsalen, Nygårdsgaten 5 Please arrive five to ten minutes before the starting time. The University of Bergen has appointed Professor Luciano Floridi of Yale University as an honorary doctor, following a nomination from the Faculty of Social Sciences and […]

Date: 20.05.2026 Time: 17.00–19.00 Venue: Media City Bergen, Lars Hillesgate 30 Our honorary doctor Luciano Floridi will be the main guest at a workshop on the topic "AI and social futures" in Media City Bergen. The workshop will engage staff, students and stakeholders at Infomedia in a discussion of core challenges for the future of […]