FEBS & NBS Joint Education Workshop

Teaching Large, Thinking Deep:

Active Learning and Assessment in Expanding Classrooms

18–19 September 2025 · Dept. of Biomedicine · University of Bergen · Norway

Aim & Context

As biomedical faculties across Europe adapt to increasing student numbers, the need for scalable yet meaningful teaching and assessment strategies becomes ever more urgent.

This FEBS & NBS joint workshop brings together local and international educators to share experiences, explore practical tools, and reflect on evidence-based practices in higher education — especially in medical and life sciences.

Hosted by the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Bergen, the event is co-organized by the FEBS Education and Training Committee and the Norwegian Biochemical Society.

Program Highlights

Hands-on workshops on active learning, MCQ writing, feedback, green labs and transferable skills
FEBS Education and Training Academy Workshop on Active Learning (Academy Certification given after completion of 9 hours)

Talks on AI in assessment and engagement, inclusive learning, large-class challenges, small group teaching

International speakers and FEBS Academy educators
Interactive reflection and moderated roundtables
Networking gathering at Eitri Innovation Center

Registration

Registration Fee:

FEBS & NBS Joint Education Workshop (18-19 Sept. 2025) participation: € 50 (Includes attendance to all talks, and preferred parallel Hands-on tracks, coffee breaks, and informal networking session with food ('Meet & Mingle at Eitri: A Taste of Innovation and Connections (… and fresh sushi & sticks with soft drinks & coffee) on Sept. 18.
FEBS Education and Training Academy Workshop (Bridging Science and Teaching: Active Learning strategies for Molecular Life Scientists; Trainer: Manuel João Costa - Universidade do Minho, Portugal)(18-19-20 Sept. 2025 / 3 hours each day-9 hours in total) participation and certification: € 125
FEBS Education and Training Academy - Active Learning Workshop is partly sponsored (supported) by the Dept. of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen. When filling the registration form, department staff are kindly requested to use the discount code shared with them.

Apply for a FEBS Registration Award (for young scientists):

Limited fee waivers available for early-career participants. Apply with a short paragraph (max 200 words) explaining your motivation (via registration form).

FEBS Education and Training Academy

The Academy, established by FEBS in 2024, is pan-European initiative supporting excellence in teaching and learning in the molecular life sciences.The FEBS Education and Training Academy champions excellence and innovation in molecular life sciences by strengthening the educational and mentoring skills of current and future academic staff. It offers interactive, certified workshops designed to upskill educators and empower effective teaching and supervision practices.

Participants gain:

Up-to-date educational knowledge and techniques
Practical resources for improving teaching and supervision
FEBS Academy Certification
Access to a growing community of trained educators

Universities, institutes or departments that wish to have their staff take one of the FEBS Academy modules are welcome to get in touch.