Public Health/Climate Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health: University of Bergen Norway

The University of Bergen (UiB)—a global leader in marine and climate research—presents the intensive course: “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health.” Hosted by the Bergen Summer Research School (BSRS), this program is designed for PhD students and early-career researchers who recognize that modern medicine cannot be studied in isolation from the environment. In a city that serves as a living laboratory for climate shifts, you will explore how rising temperatures and ecological disruptions are reshaping the global burden of disease. While the university provides elite academic instruction, access to the Centre for International Health, and official ECTS credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay in Norway.

What You’ll Learn (at University of Bergen)

• The Planetary Health Nexus: Investigating the complex feedback loops between climate systems, biodiversity loss, and human health outcomes.

• Epidemiology of Climate-Sensitive Diseases: Mastering the tracking of vector-borne, water-borne, and zoonotic diseases expanding into new territories due to warming.

• Global Health Policy & Governance: Analyzing the broader societal and policy aspects of health, focusing on the “Health-in-All-Policies” approach to climate mitigation.

• Nutrition & Food Security: Evaluating the impact of ocean acidification and drought on global food systems and the resulting challenges of malnutrition.

• Migration & Mental Health: Exploring the psychosocial impacts of climate-induced displacement and the concept of “Solastalgia”—distress caused by environmental change.

• Transdisciplinary Research Methods: Learning to bridge the gap between hard climate modeling (Natural Sciences) and the social determinants of health.

Our Travel & Experience Services

We manage the journey and the serene Nordic lifestyle so you can focus on the future of planetary health:

• Cultural & Exploration Tours: Curated excursions including a private guided hike to Mount Fløyen, a scenic boat tour of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and a visit to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research—the largest climate research hub in the Nordic countries.

• Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) with premium private transfers to the city center.

• Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end university residences in Bergen, offering a blend of minimalist Norwegian design and proximity to the University’s historic city-center campus.

• Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Norwegian/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the research school.

• Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and a pre-loaded Skyss card for unlimited use of Bergen’s light rail (Bybanen) and electric bus network.

University of Bergen Norway: Public Health/Climate Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health