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36 Evaluation of biology, medicine and health research in Norway (2011) Societal impact Accurate predictive models can be applied to fisheries management and policy. In this sense, the MG group is important to national and international fisheries industries. Marine Biodiversity Grading of scientific quality Good to Excellent Description of unit The Marine Biodiversity unit is of medium size, comprising eight members (four full time permanent staff, one researcher, one postdoctoral fellow, two adjunct professors (20% time). The group also has three active emeritus professors. The primary focus is on organisms and biogeography. The staff teach on a wide range of taxonomic groups, including macro-algae, animals and parasites. The group is involved in one centre of excellence - The Centre for Geobiology. General evaluation & recommendations Publications are strong and of international significance. Members of staff have CVs that are either internationally or nationally significant. Equipment and technical support are good and the unit has strong international connections. Given the wealth of biological research being carried out in Bergen, stronger collaborative links within the city, for example with the University of Bergen Museum, should be developed. The Panel were impressed with development of the Centre of Excellence in Marine Taxonomy. Societal impact An emphasis on societal impact was not clearly apparent in the self-assessment, although biological diversity is a topic that engages the general public. It may be possible to strengthen public outreach via a link with the Centre of Excellence.
University of Bergen Bergen Museum Natural History Collections Evaluation of biology, medicine and health research in Norway (2011) Description of institution The Natural History Collections (De naturhistoriske samlinger, DNS) is a self-contained unit within Bergen Museum established in 2002, covering botany, geology and zoology. DNS consists of 10 biological collections with 14 scientific staff members, two postdoctoral fellows, and 14 technical staff. The research is connected to the scientific collections and reflects a range of organisms, taxonomic groups and research fields. DNS has three main research areas within biology: classic taxonomy and systematics, mainly on the basis on morphological characters; phylogenetics, systematics and evolution, which draws from molecular methods and morphology; and palaeobiology focusing on osteobiology and palaeobotany. DNS holds different types of collections and thus gives a range of scientific advice to governing authorities. There is a strong emphasis on the publication and dissemination of popular science. General evaluation & recommendations The budget lacks flexibility to facilitate strategic investment. It appears there could be more focus on publishing papers in ISI-ranked journals. Seven of the scientific staff are in their sixties. Plans for succession might provide an opportunity to consider gender balance, which is currently 71% male. The establishment of the Norwegian-Swedish research school in biosystematics is a highly positive development and we recommend retaining broad national and international collaborations. The Panel also suggests devising a reward system for staff working in collection management and dissemination. Follow up of previous evaluation In apparent response to calls for open access to data, DNS has become involved in projects and databases such as Artskart, GBIF and Barcoding of Life. The Panel agrees with the recommendation from the 2000 evaluation that biosystematics research should be expanded. Similarly, we agree with the previous recommendation to emphasise interdisciplinary research. The Panel concurs with the strategy of the Bergen Museum to be highly visible, conduct focused research on natural and cultural history, engage in dissemination of research results, and manage the collections safely and productively. We strongly recommend collaboration among university museums in Norway and the resulting development of a Norwegian-Swedish research school in biosystematics, with a focus on recruitment of PhD students. 37
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