UniRand AS is to transfer its part-ownership in NIOM AS (Nordic Institute of Dental Materials) and ownership in NUBU AS (Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development) to NORCE AS.

There is no evidence that the general public is at risk of direct adverse health effects from Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) when the lights (lamps for lighting and displays) are in normal use, the European Commission stated in a recent published Opinion. The Scienti c Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER), having a NIOM scientist as expert member, authored the Opinion.

NIOM was host and local organiser for the sixth annual Northern Lights International Conference in Oslo on 30th and 31st July.

The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) kicks off its annual congress in Oslo today, which will last from August 22nd until the 24th. The Odontological Faculty, University Of Oslo, hosts the event. NIOM is represented with a stand and is there to promote research networking.