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Relatively new methods and algorithms for machine learning, embedded in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, contribute to the green transition in society. At the same time, AI creates challenges, including high energy consumption, the need for water to cool an increasing number of larger data centers, and the extraction of minerals from vulnerable natural areas. Further digitalisation of society, which to a large extent revolves around the development and use of AI systems, must be made greener.

Science Library, University of Oslo, November 21, 2024 ¨C The dScience Lunch Seminar focused on the potential of genome sequencing to advance biodiversity research and its applications in public and industrial sectors. Speakers Anne Maria Eikeset, Lead Researcher at Norges Bank Investment Management, and Professor Kjetill S. Jakobsen of the University of Oslo, shared insights on recent developments and future possibilities. A video recording of the event is available.

The DSTrain Kickoff Seminar on November 8, 2024, officially launched the DSTrain postdoctoral programme. Hosted at the University Library at the University of Oslo, the event gathered the newly appointed postdocs, their supervisors, and key stakeholders invested in the programme¡¯s success.

Norway¡¯s Minister of Digitalization and Public Governance Karianne Tung delivered this year¡¯s Integreat Digitalisation Lecture at the University of Oslo.

On October 24, 2024, dScience held a lunch seminar at the University of Oslo¡¯s Science Library on the question: ¡°Why is public sector digitalisation so difficult?¡± Magnus Li and Alexander Kempton from the Department of Informatics presented their findings and discussed why so many public sector IT projects fall short. Watch the video recording and learn more.

On October 17th, 2024, Data Science Day was held at the University of Oslo (UiO), in the Science Library and Sophus Lie¡¯s auditorium. The event, organised by dScience, drew over 400 participants, including students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and professionals from both the industry and public sector.

On Monday, August 19, 2024, the University of Oslo hosted the official launch of Integreat.

What does modelling cars, boats, and airplanes have in common with fingerprint technology at the FBI? The answer is that all these high precision technologies got better and more accurate due to solid fundamental research on mathematical methods for curves and surfaces. 

The workshop on "Safety of AI in Energy & Critical Infrastructure" held on March 21, 2024, at NBIM London office, addressed the integration of AI in critical infrastructure and energy systems. The focus was on tackling common challenges and accelerating the safe implementation of AI, emphasising collaboration between the UK and Norway.

On March 20^th, 2024, in collaboration with King¡¯s College London and the Norwegian Embassy in the UK, the University of Oslo organised an exclusive discussion of The Guild's Insight Paper The Twin Transition Century: The role of digital research for a successful green transition of society.

We are delighted to announce that Birte Hansen has joined the dScience Partner Program Team as our new External Engagement Adviser. Welcome aboard!

The ongoing and comprehensive digital transition of society can and must contribute towards the green transition, and the digital transition must also become greener, says Morten D?hlen, leader of dScience - Centre for Computational and Data Science, at University of Oslo. 

The parallel session at Norway Life Science 2024, hosted by dScience on Tuesday, February 13th, drew an engaged audience who actively participated by posing a number of questions to the speakers.

The main takeaway points are that artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhances life sciences through improved diagnostics, personalised medicine, and accelerated drug discovery, while also emphasising the need for ethical considerations, data privacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of Oslo has long engaged with data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. With the global and local demand for data scientists surging, we are excited to launch a new EU-funded postdoctoral program that will add 36 new data science positions at our university.

The November Conference 2023 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 6-8. Its theme was Research and Innovation for the Energy Transition, bringing together Norwegian and Brazilian researchers and professionals. Over a decade this conference has established itself as the most important single venue for developing joint research and innovation between the two countries. 

It is our pleasure to welcome our new External Engagement Adviser, Nilla Karlsen-Davies, to The dScience Partner Program Team.  

OSLO, November 6th - Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) hosted a closed session in collaboration with dScience and the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium (NORA), bringing together participants from academia, government, politics, and business to discuss AI, regulation, and geopolitics. The discussions were according to the Chatham House rule.

On the evening of October 19th dScience hosted yet another highly successful Data Science Day. The event welcomed the data science community for an effective blend of socialisation, learning, and entertainment. The theme of this year's event was "Data Science for Good,"and it brought together experts and enthusiasts from diverse fields. Here's a quick recap of the event with images.

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Nordic Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence event was a collaborative conference that brought together experts and leaders from various sectors in the Nordic countries to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on research, business, and society. - See images, video recordings and download presentations from the event. 

This crucial issue is directly addressed in the recently published Insight Paper "The Twin Transition Century." The Insight Paper was launched in Norway House in Brussels 21. September 2023, and strongly advocates increasing efforts in digital research to empower society in its pursuit towards the green transition. 

In a world where technology is rapidly reshaping our lives and environmental concerns are reaching a critical point, it has become essential to grasp the intricate relationship between the digital and green transitions to twin them and make use of their potential synergies. New Insight Paper paves the path forward.

Causality and machine learning are two fields that have both had remarkable progress through the last few decades. The progress in machine learning, or artificial intelligence as it is often also called, has been particularly visible. 

Ole Saastad, Chief Engineer at USIT, shares his thoughts around computational performance challenges.

The UiO Growth House, dScience ¨C Centre for Computational and Data Science, UiO:Life Science and UiO:Energy and Environment are now co-located in Oslo Science Park. ¡®Now the units can work more closely together and draw on each other's expertise as well as extract synergies from each other. This gives UiO the opportunity to develop its strategic initiatives and strengthen the innovation thinking¡¯, says UiO's vice-rector for research and innovation Per Morten Sandset.

We are very excited to again be hosting the Data Science Day at the University of Oslo on October 19^th at the Science Library at Blindern.