User groups for academic clusters

User groups for academic clusters

The cluster user groups are based on the academic clusters that will be geographically gathered and moves as a result of the project unified campus. 

Illustration pictures of academic disiplines and locations on campus
Photo: NTNU

The cluster user groups shall contribute with increased knowledge about the details of individual functions or topics specific to the cluster itself.

The user groups shall consist of representatives from departments and units wich will be geographically gathered and belong and work together organizationally and/or professionally.

Cluster user groups where the entire academic cluster is affected by NTNU´s unified campus: 

Cluster user groups where only parts of the academic cluster are affected by NTNU´s unified campus:

  • Natural science 
  • Information technology and electrical engineering (to be established soon)  
  • Joint administration (to be established soon)  

In addition, a cluster user group is established for the academic community at the University Museum, as a part of NTNU´s unified campus:

  • NTNU's University Museum (to be established soon)  

Tasks for the cluster user groups  

  • Working on functional descriptions and room programmes within each of the clusters/buildings: Ensuring user involvement in programming and engineering in the academic clusters within the current framework at any given time, including guidelines from the theme user groups.   
  • Safeguard NTNU's functional descriptions for the cluster/academic communities: Assure that the quality of the solutions in the construction project corresponds with the cluster's professional needs and requirements for functionality, and contribute to ensure participation in matters concerning one's working environment.  

Participants in the cluster user groups 

The cluster user groups shall be composed of participants from the affected faculties and departments. Participants in the cluster user groups can be:  

  • representatives from theme user groups 
  • representatives from the affected academic communities 
  • student representatives 
  • the safety line and elected representatives 
  • representatives from the construction project at Statsbygg 

About user groups for academic clusters

About user groups for academic clusters

The cluster user groups are based on the academic clusters, provided by Rector's decisions on location of academic functions. 

The cluster user groups are led by the academic clusters and the work is facilitated by the project organization in NTNU's unified campus.   

The groups startet up in the spring of 2022, and will be active throughout the pre-project phase. It will be relevant to further develop the cluster user groups to include the involvement of end users in the specific construction projects, from 2024.    

The fact that the user groups are involved in the construction projects provides better project development, appropriate involvement, and continuous and efficient use of resources. The cluster user groups are also necessary to meet requirements for participation in one's workplace.