Centres of Excellence
There are eight Centres of Excellence (SFF) at the University of Oslo (UiO). In addition UiO hosts a decentralised centre with nodes in Tromsø and Oslo. Our research groups have been given the SFF-title for a period of ten years, and UiO's first three SFFs were established in 2003.
The Research Council of Norway has initiated a Centres of Excellence (SFF) scheme with the intention of bringing more Norwegian researchers and research groups up to a high international standard.
Four new centres
In 2013, the University of Oslo was granted four new Centres of Excellence:
- Centre for Multilingualism in Society across the Lifespan
- The Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order
- Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics
- Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research
Centre for Molecular Biology and Neuroscience
Centre for Molecular Biology and Neuroscience (CMBN) conducts molecular biology and neurological research.The Centre's goal is to become a world-class unit in the field of research on mechanisms in DNA repair and genome maintenance to prevent neurological disease and brain ageing. CBMN was established in 2003, and the Centre is led by Tone Tønjum.
Centre for the Physics of Geological Processes
Centre for the Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) combines studies of geological processes with new research methods in the field of physics. The research combines field studies, experiments, modelling and theory. PGP was established in 2003. The Centre is led by Jens Feder and Bjørn Jamtveit.
Centre of Mathematics for Applications
Centre of Mathematics for Applications (CMA) conducts research that builds links between mathematical theory and software, to contribute to information and communication technology being able to help promote theory development and new research in the field of mathematics. CMA was established in 2003, and the Centre is led by Ragnar Winther.
Centre for the Study of Equality, Social Organization and Performance
Centre of Equality, Social Organization and Performance (ESOP) studies the links between equality, social organization and economic performance, both in rich and poor countries. ESOP was established in 2007. The Centre is led by Karl-Ove Moene.
Centre for the Study of Mind in Nature
Centre for the Study of Mind in Nature (CSMN) studies the place of the human mind in nature by studying different forms of normative behaviour related to rationality, communication and ethics.The Centre combines empirical and philosophical research. CSMN was established in 2007, and is led by Olav Gjelsvik.
Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis
Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) began as a Nordic Centre of Excellence in 2002, under the coordination of EcoClim. The Centre is home to population ecologists, evolutionary biologists, geneticists and statisticians, and serves as an intellectual platform in the field of ecological and evolutionary research, with focus on the ecological system in both salt water and fresh water. CEES was established in 2007, and is led by Nils Chr.Stenseth.
Centre for Cancer Biomedicine
Centre for Cancer Biomedicine (CCB) is a joint-venture between basic researchers in cellular biology and translation researchers who analyse tumours to identify the gene that may be responsible for the type of cancer a patient has.In addition, statisticians participate to handle the large volumes of data that provide the basis for the research.CCB was established in 2007, and is led by Harald A. Stenmark.
Centre for Immune Regulation
Centre for Immune Regulation (CIR) tries to identify mechanisms of immune dysregulation that contribute to autoimmune disease and allergy. This work involves a combination of basic research, research using animal and human disease models, and student training, all of which is carried out by the multidiciplinary centre. CIR was established in 2007, and is led by Ludvig M. Sollid.
Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (CTCC) is a decentralised centre, with a node at the University of Tromsø and a node at the University of Oslo, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Oslo node is led by Trygve Helgaker.