Centre of Excellence
The Norwegian Institute for Water Research has an international profile and partake in several Centres of Excellence (CoE).
Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD)
CERAD will provide new scientific knowledge and tools for better protection of people and environment from harmful effects of radiation.
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BIOWATER - Nordic Centre of Excellence
BioWater is the first Nordic centre and platform to provide solutions for water resources management in the face of potential and competing demands for biomass, land and water resources. This theme is related to the green shift and concurrent bioeconomic development.
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NordAqua - Nordic Centre of Excellence
NordAqua is a five year (2017-2022) Nordic Centre of Excellence (NCoE) funded by NordForsk through the Nordic Bioeconomy Programme. The consortium gathers together world-leading Nordic scientists who are experts in microbiology, photosynthesis, synthetic biology, industrial biotechnology, medical sciences, water management, environmental research and entrepreneurship. The resultant hub enhances cross border Nordic collaborations within the sustainable blue bioeconomy. The specific focus of NordAqua is to pave the way for industrial applications of micro- and macroalgae in Nordic environments.
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Waters Centers of Innovation - Environment
Waters Centers of Innovation Program recognizes analytical scientists facilitating breakthroughs in health and life science research, food safety, environmental protection, sports medicine and many other areas. Leading scientists, in partnership with Waters, are using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to unlock the mysteries of science and take research down new and exciting paths.
