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New members on the University board

Here are the new representatives who will be involved in governing the University of Oslo going forward, as members of the University board.

UiOs building in Oslo center

Photo: Anders Lien/UiO

 These four have a permanent seat

These have been elected as alternates

Permanent academic staff

Temporary academic staff

Technical-administrative staff

Student representatives

  • Daniel Fjell Riisn?s, alternate Oskar August Bonafede Heggernes
  • Anna Furset, alternate Nora Marie Hager

About the election

From 19 to 23 May, elections for the University Board – the university's highest governing body took place. There was a total of 22 candidates. Staff members have the right to vote in the category to which they belong.  

The voter turnout has increased among all voter groups.

  • Permanent academic staff: 1014 of 2030 people, or 49.95 percent (up from 42.29 percent in 2021)
  • Technical and administrative staff: 1218 of 3069 people, or 36.96 percent (up from 32.72 percent in 2021)
  • Temporary academic staff: 509 of 2165 people, or 23.51 percent (up from 17.49 percent in 2021)

These representatives will be part of the new University Board from 1 August 2025, along with the chairperson and newly elected rector Ragnhild Hennum. There will also be four external representatives appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research.
 

Published May 23, 2025 2:39 PM - Last modified May 23, 2025 2:39 PM