Rector
Rector and Management team
Rector Tor Grande
Chief academic and administrative officer of NTNU. In addition, the rector serves as the secretary for the NTNU’s board of directors, where he also reports. As chief executive officer, the rector acts on behalf of NTNU and is an intermediary between the board of directors and the outside world in matters where the board makes decisions. The rector is also responsible for NTNU’s finances. Tor Grande is Acting Rector from December 2023 until new Rector is appointed.
Contact
Ingeborg Vasli, Administrative Management Support
Tel +47 73 59 80 11
Email ingeborg.vasli@ntnu.no
Press contact
Grete Wolden, Communications Adviser
Tel: 97 72 76 46
Email: grete.wolden@ntnu.no | samfunnskontakt@komm.ntnu.no
Pro-Rector for Education Marit Reitan
Pro-Rector for Education Marit Reitan has the main responsibility for education at NTNU and ensuring the strategic development and quality within the educationa area. She is the Chair of NTNU’s Education Committee and member of several education-related networks and groups. The study area is organized in the Education Division
Contact
Kirsti Klokkerhaug, Administrative Management Support
Tel +47 73 55 90 69
Email: kirsti.klokkerhaug@ntnu.no
Press Contact
Rolf Ivar Svensli, Communications Adviser
Tel +47 951 07 260
Email: rolf.i.svensli@ntnu.no
Pro-Rector for Innovation Toril A. Nagelhus Hernes
Pro-Rector for Innovation Toril A. Nagelhus Hernes is responsible for maintaining the university's relationships with innovation networks and regional, national and international businesses and industries. Maintains contact with NTNU's Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and coordinates efforts related to the university's intellectual property rights (IPR). Innovation resources at NTNU.
Contact
Hanne Nilsen, Administrative Management Support
Tel: +47 48 23 57 03
Email hanne.nilsen@ntnu.no
Press contact
Email: samfunnskontakt@komm.ntnu.no
Pro-Rector for Research and Dissemination Toril A. Nagelhus Hernes (temporary)
Has specific responsibility for monitoring research and strategy at the university. This includes research training and NTNU's dissemination. She also coordinates the university's international contacts. She has a staff to help her in executing his duties. Research at NTNU.
Contact
Hanne Nilsen, Administrative Management Support
Tel: +47 48 23 57 03
Email hanne.nilsen@ntnu.no
Press contact
Grete Wolden, Communications Adviser
Tel: 977 27 646
Email: grete.wolden@ntnu.no
Vice-Rector in Gjøvik Gro Iren Kvanli Dæhlin
Most important task is to represent and position NTNU as an institution for regional working life, coordinate internal academic activities and develop interdisciplinary cooperation, initiate participatory processes and participate in the institution's strategic work. NTNU in Gjøvik.
Contact
Lise M. Konow Linnerud, Administrative Management Support
Tel +47 61 13 51 10 | Mob +47 482 88 378
Email: lise.linnerud@ntnu.no
Press contact
Guro Wang Øverlie, Communications Adviser
Tel: 611 35 126 | 917 36 083
Email: guro.oeverli@ntnu.no
Vice-Rector in Ålesund Anne Lise Sagen Major
Most important task is to represent and position NTNU as an institution for regional working life, coordinate internal academic activities and develop interdisciplinary cooperation, initiate participatory processes and participate in the institution's strategic work. NTNU in Ålesund.
Contact
Hilde Hatlestad Volle, Administrative
Tel: +4741108511
Email: hilde.h.volle@ntnu.no
Press contact
Børge Sandnes, Communications Adviser
Tel: +47 735 59 291 | 993 59 859
Email: borge.sandnes@ntnu.no
Director of Organization and Infrastructure Bjørn Haugstad
Overall responsibility for finance, governance and management systems, physical and digital infrastructure, as well as the area of organization. This includes HR and Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE), the work environment and emergency preparedness. Responsible for the following departments:
HR and HSE Division | Communication Division | IT Division | Rector's Staff | Department for development and governance | Financial Division | Property Division
The Director is also responsible for NTNU University Library (temporary)
Contact
Sissel Rogstad, Administrative Management Support
Tel +47 73 59 80 13
Email sissel.rogstad@ntnu.no
Press contact
Jan Erik Kaarø, Communications Adviser
Tel: +47 735 95 307 | 918 97 136
Email: jan.kaaro@ntnu.no