This forum is an informal place to learn more about research ethics and a safe space to share experiences and dilemmas that one encounters as researcher. Below you find information about upcoming and past meetings and themes. The forum is open for all, and directed toward NMBU researchers at all career stages. Meetings are in English.
Read more about the forum here
When and where?
All meetings are held in the Main Library, Veterinary building, Innsikten, 12:15-13:00 (coffee, tea and cookies from 12:00). After the forum, there's a 1 hour discussion session open for all PhDs and Postdocs, 13:00-14:00. See also MINA400).
Upcoming meetings, autumn 2026 (themes to be announced)
Wednesday 26 August
Thursday 10 September
Meet the new Science Ombud at NMBU, Timothy Richardson
In this meeting, you will hear from Timothy Richardson, our new Science Ombud at NMBU. The Science Ombud is a low-threshold service offering advice and guidance on research ethics issues. The Ombud's role is to facilitate dialogue and act as a discussion partner in relation to the many different ethical challenges that may arise, for example in connection with research collaboration. He will help to facilitate good processes, but will not represent any party.
Thursday 8 October
Monday 9 November
Thursday 3 December