Natural History Museum - University of Oslo
(+47) 228 55050
Research Director Jan Terje Lifjeld, j.t.lifjeld@nhm.uio.no, +47 22851726, Ornithology, Curator of bird collections
Director of Museum, Tone LINDHEIM, tone.lindheim@nhm.uio.no, +47-22851722,
Organization and staff
- The Museum Board
- Management
- Administration
- Department of Research and Collections
- Botanical Garden
- Department of Exhibitions and Public Services
- Department of Technical and Scientific Conservation
NHM is a part of University of Oslo, which is governed by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. NHM is governed by the NHM Board. The Board is comprised of both external and internal members.
| Permanent (P) | Non – Permanent (NP) | |
|---|---|---|
| a) TOTAL scientific staff | 37 | 26 |
| b) Scientific staff linked to Collections | 33 | 6 |
| c) Post-docs / PhD students | 20 | |
| d) Others (Associates, etc.) | ||
| TOTAL (a+b+c+d) | 37 | 26 |
| Permanent (P) | Non – Permanent (NP) | |
|---|---|---|
| e) Exhibitions | 8 | 8 |
| f) Collection managers / technicians | 36 | 32 |
| g) Others (ADM & MANAGEMENT) | 15 | 2 |
| TOTAL (e+f+g) | 58 | 42 |
1. DNA laboratories 2. Scanning Electron Microscope lab 3. CT-scanning lab. Facility
- 1. DNA-sequencer, PCR and Cloning facilities
- SEM, EDS KRD
- Micro CT-scanner
- Macro paleontology prep. lab.
- Taxidermy and general labs for collection purposes
Sommerfeltia, http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/som
| Typology | Primary types | Individual specimens/objects | % registered cards | % recorded cards in database | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Palaeontology | 4900 | 615000 | 25 | |
| 1.2 | Mineralogy | 40 | 80000 | 95 | |
| 1.3 | Geology | 160000 | 11 |
| Typology | Primary types | Individual specimens/objects | % registered cards | % recorded cards in database | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Botany | 2629 | 1673000 | 55 | |
| 2.2 | Mycology | 720 | 300000 | 66 | |
| 2.3 | Zoology | 2466 | 3025000 | 15 |
- Ida – the Fossil http://www.nhm.uio.no/english/visiting/geological-museum/ida/
- Type Collections
- Artic Flora
- DNA collection
Yes. (http://www.nhm.uio.no/english/visiting/botanical-garden/ choose “Index Seminum”)
Counting thousands numbers. Not organized
Number of current accessions: 9.310 Number of taxa related to current accessions: 5.694 Number of items related to current accessions: 11.324 Number of accessions related to ex situ conservation: 1.019
DNA specimens are exchanged world wide – in 2013 we have lend to:
- Université Paris-Sud (plants)
- Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin, INRA Versailles (plants)
- Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle Paris (birds)
- Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (birds)
Security copies of ex situ conservation seed samples will from 2014 be deposited at Millennium Seed Bank in Wakehurst, UK. Our Botanical Garden participates in the international seed exchange programme for botanical gardens. By receiving seeds, the gardens commit themselves to use the material for research, educational purposes and public outreach only. Our Index Seminum contains seed sampled collected in natural habitats in Norway. Redlisted materials are not included in the list.
Two museums, one botanical garden, school service, extensive presence in media, own production of popular science articles http://www.nhm.uio.no/om/aktuelle-saker/, http://forskning.no/ (contributor)
Torstein Helleve, +47-22851646, torstein.helleve@nhm.uio.no
Yes, the INQUIRE project: INQUIRE is helping to reinvigorate inquiry-based science education throughout Europe. Run by botanic gardens in 11 countries, INQUIRE teacher training courses are demonstrating how IBSE can inspire students in science and help address biodiversity and climate change. The INQUIRE project ended in November 2013. https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/97181_en.html
Yes, within the relevant programmes of The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: http://www.mn.uio.no/ibv/english/ and http://www.mn.uio.no/geo/english/
No
School programmes (in Norwegian) for all levels in botany, zoology and geology. Number of persons that participated in guided tours Botanical Garden approx. 3 400 Number of school children that participated in school programme: approx. 7 500 Number of school children that visited with their own teacher: approx. 35 512 http://www.nhm.uio.no/skoletilbud/
Cecilie E. Webb – c.e.webb@nhm.uio.no, + 47 22851650
Systematic research
DNA-barcoding
Digitization and databasing of Collections
1. Systematic research
2. DNA Barcoding
3. Access and benefit sharing
4. Best practice routines for collection work