Board elections
The employees and students at the University of Oslo elect the internal members of the University Board. Ordinary elections take place every four years while representatives of fixed-term academic staff and the student body are elected every year.
Board election of fixed-term academic staff 2019
In spring 2019, an election of fixed-term academic staff representatives to the University Board was held for the period 1 August, 2019, to 31 July, 2020.
Board election 2017
In spring 2017, ordinary elections of board members for the term 1 August, 2017, to 31 July, 2021, were held.
Members of the University Board
| Category | Duration |
|---|---|
| Rector (chairperson) | Four years |
| Two members elected from among the permanent employees with teaching and research positions (two deputy representatives) | Four years |
| One member elected from among the fixed-term employees with teaching and research positions (two deputy representatives) | One year |
| One member elected from among the technical and administrative staff (two deputy representatives) | Four years |
| Four external members (two deputy representatives) | Four years |
| Two members elected from the student body (two deputy representatives) | One year |
The external board members are nominated by the Ministry of Education and Research on the basis of proposals by the outgoing Board.
The elections are governed by the Universities and Colleges Act and the Election Regulations for the University of Oslo.