On this website you will find the information you need to take part in the elections of staff members to the University Board.

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Elections in spring 2026 - temporary academic staff

The annual elections for temporary academic staff take place in spring:

• 18 - 20 March - elections to the NTNU board
• May - elections to the Faculty boards and the Museum board
• June - elections to the Department boards / extended management groups

Election results

These were elected as member and deputy member representing temporary academic staff on the NTNU Board from August 1 2026 to July 31 2027 (the candidate's weighted number of votes).

• Inga Dahlen Konow – member (74,67)
• Eskil Gaasø Indrestrand – deputy member (48,33)

Voter turnout 14,37%. See the election protocol for the complete results.

Propose candidates for the NTNU board no later than on 4 March

The NTNU board takes a position on matters of great importance for the university's development, adopts the university's accounts and budget, and shall ensure that the university's activities are conducted within the framework set by the Norwegian Parliament and the Ministry. As a board member, you can make a difference and have a real influence on NTNU's strategic development.

Do you know someone who could do a good job on the NTNU board? As a voter, you have influence not only by voting but also by promoting candidates. It is you as the voter who must propose candidates for the board election.

Candidates of both genders and from all parts of the university are sought. The candidates must be employed in at least a 50%-position and have an employment relationship that covers the election period. Temporary academic staff are elected for one year and must have a contract of employment at least until 30 June 2027.

The working language of the Board is Norwegian. Candidates must be able to read case documents of more than a hundred pages and understand the discussions in Norwegian. Currently one of the external members of the board is Danish. It is possible to take the floor in English. Candidates must at the time of proposal master Norwegian or Danish/Swedish at an advanced level equivalent to the level required for a permanent academic position or admission to education programmes conducted in Norwegian. The candidates may be requested to document their language proficiency. For instance, the candidate has passed level 3 (B2/C1) in the Norwegian language courses for academic staff at NTNU or obtained an A on the level 2 exam (B1/B2). Attestation from the Department may be an alternative for international staff who have obtained advanced Norwegian language comprehension in other ways.

There are usually 7 meetings a year, as well as board seminars in August and January. The position is compensated (NOK 81,200/year in basic allowance, NOK 9400 per half-day meeting and NOK 13,500 per full-day meeting. Travel costs are remunerated. Deputy members get compensation per meeting attended. For PhDs and Postdocs it is possible to convert the compensation to salary for 2-3 extra months.

Proposals are signed by three voters from the same voter group. Candidates should be asked if they are willing to stand for election. Proposals are sent to postmottak@ntnu.no no later than Wednesday 4 March.

Proposal form for proposing candidates for the NTNU board 2026 (docx).If it is difficult to obtain a signature from three proposers, you must copy the proposers when the proposal is sent by email to make it valid. Employees who stand for re-election may propose their candidacy themselves.

Background

Valgweb with daily updated electoral register

NTNU uses an electronic voting system. The election system collects a daily updated electoral register from NTNU's personnel system and student data system. You are encouraged to check your entry in the electoral register in Valgweb as soon as the election is announced. You are granted the right to vote in the voter group with associated unit where you have your main position at NTNU (at least 50% position). If, contrary to expectations, you are listed with the wrong voter group or unit, you must immediately take it up with your manager, as only the manager can submit a change notification to NTNU's personnel system. When you have cast your vote in Valgweb, your vote will be registered with the affiliation you had at the time of voting. It is not possible to change a vote cast.

Composition of the Board

The NTNU board consists of 11 members. 7 of these are internal and are elected by staff and students. Deputy members are also elected. Students and the temporary academic staff sit for one year at a time, while the rest of the internal members are elected for four years.

• Permanent academic staff (3 + 3 deputies)
• Temporary academic staff (1 + 1 deputy)
• Technical and administrative staff (1 + 1 deputy)
• Students (2 + 2 deputies)

The board period is from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029. More information about NTNU's board.

Election rules

Elections to the NTNU Board, the Faculty Board and elected bodies at the departments take place in accordance with NTNU's regulations for elections.

Any questions can be directed to the secretariat of the election committee and the nomination committee:

• Kristin Wergeland Brekke (Senior Advisor, HR and HSE Department)

Election Committee

The election committee ensures that the election takes place in accordance with NTNU's election regulations.

• Bjørn Haugstad (Chair)
• Guro Korsnes Kristensen
• Tord Mjøsund Talmo
• Sturla Søpstad

The Nomination Committee

The nomination committee encourages candidates to stand so that there can be a real election and presents the candidates to the voters.

• Eirin Marie Skjøndal Bar (leader)
• Henning Finseraas
• Magnus Rom Jensen
• Espen Sletvold
• Ipar Memet
• Ida Marie Stephansen
• Observers: The student election board and DION