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18 Evaluation of biology, medicine and health research in Norway (2011) General evaluation & recommendations The self-assessment noted that the forest inventory and monitoring group had difficulty in recruiting individuals with statistical expertise and females; two recent attempts to recruit female students have failed. The group or unit might conduct a more thoughtful analysis of recruitment methods, potential reasons for failure to achieve recruiting objectives, and alternative methods (see the Introduction to this report). The forest inventory and monitoring group has found that the university is unable to maintain the group’s computing infrastructure efficiently and therefore is conducting its own maintenance. Acquisition of data from national programs is perceived as a highly bureaucratic process. The wood science research group is small, and the two current PhD students are not on site (they are based at the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute). It may be possible, perhaps with support of the industry, to attract a greater number of PhD students. Societal impact Societal impact is high. The forest inventory and monitoring group collaborates extensively with the private sector and the national forest industry. The silviculture group initiates or conducts much of its research in cooperation with forest managers.
Evaluation of biology, medicine and health research in Norway (2011) Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences Description of institution The department (Institutt for plante-og miljøvitenskap, IPM) was formed in 2005 after the merger of two departments of the former Agricultural University of Norway (NLH), Soil & Water Sciences and Plant Sciences, and plant physiologists and geneticists from two other departments. IPM is the largest department at UMB. Its 175 employees are organised into seven scientific sections, each led by a group leader. IPM has 14 administrative staff, including the head of administration, who serve all scientific sections. Staff members have competencies in many areas and are performing research and teaching in life sciences and their practical application, plant production, use of natural resources, climate change and renewable energy, food production, and food safety. The department has strong national and international collaborations. General evaluation & recommendations In general the department seems strong and dynamic, with a good organisational structure. Reducing the number of geographical locations where staff are based might result in stronger research groups and infrastructure. The department produces a high number of research papers each year, although relatively few of the papers are published in high-impact journals. The unit relies on external funding to pay the salaries of permanent staff. According to the self-assessment, four of the seven research sections are strong (Soil Science, Plant Genetics and Plant Biology, Plant Production, and Environmental Chemistry); the department might consider whether to retain all seven. A new appointment in limnology may strengthen that group. The decline in the number of undergraduate students may result in a decrease in government funding. If feasible, the department might secure funds to assist groups with short-term financial needs. The age balance of staff is poor in some areas. The department might investigate the potential for a stronger interaction with Oslo University in order to share the teaching load. We suggest investigating the possibility of establishing a National Plant Science Programme. The department might establish a strategic long-term research plan if one does not already exist. Follow up of previous evaluation The department has established strong national and international collaborations and the research output in ISI-rated journals has increased. Smaller groups have merged into larger and more productive units. 19
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