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Election of fixed-term academic staff to the University Board 2026

In the spring, elections will be held for representatives for the fixed-term academic staff to the University Board for 2026-2027. The election takes place from 26 May to 1 June 2026.

Procedure

  • Fixed-term academic staff employed in at least a 50% position, or in a temporary position as Professor II, have the right to vote in this election, and thus also the right to propose candidates.
  • One representative and two deputy representatives are to be elected.
  • Each candidate must be supported by at least one nominator. It is possible to nominate yourself.
  • The representative is elected to the University Board for the period 1 August, 2026 to 31 July, 2027.
  • The Election Committee must have received the candidate nominations no later than Monday 13 April at 10:00. The deadline for nominations has now passed.

For voters?

The election opens Tuesday, 26 May at 8:00. More information will become available closer to the date.

See also?

Questions

Questions regarding the election can be directed to the central electoral committee or the election secretariat, email: valgsekretariatet@admin.uio.no?

Published Mar. 16, 2026 2:20 PM - Last modified Apr. 14, 2026 3:31 PM