Election of the Dean at HF in 2026
The dean is elected for the term 2027–2030. At HF, it is the dean who stands for election and subsequently appoints two pro-deans.
The election is open!
You cast your vote electronically via UiO’s election portal, eValg.
You can vote from Monday, 12 October at 08:00 to Friday, 16 October at 12 (noon).
Voters cast their ballots in two groups: students and staff. The election is conducted as a majority vote. The total number of votes from students accounts for 25% of the result, and the total number of votes from staff accounts for 75%.
Important dates
- The election itself takes place from October 12–16, ending at 12 (noon)
- October 16 at 2:00 PM: The election results will be announced
Events
- 24 September at 12:15 PM–2:00 PM: Election meeting – Meet the candidates (in Norwegian)
- October 6 at 2:00 PM–3:30 PM: Dean Election – Ask the candidates questions (in Norwegian)
- October 16 at 2:00 PM: Announcement event (in Norwegian)
Election Committee
The task of the election committee was to identify potential candidates for the election. It was composed as follows:
- Espen Ytreberg, Professor (IMK), Chair
- Hanne Hagtvedt Vik, Professor (IAKH)
- Mette Halskov Hansen, Professor (IKOS), Deputy member
- Karoline Opsahl, Senior Adviser, Faculty Administration
- Fredrik Velle Segelstad, Student (IMV)
Election board
The faculty’s election board is responsible for implementation of the election. The election board is also functioning as election commitee.
Former deans at HF
- Professor in culture studies Arne Bugge Amundsen (2014-2018)
- Professor in media and communication Trine Syvertsen (2007-2014 )
- Professor in culture studies Bjarne Rogan (2003-2006)
- Professor in general linguistics Even Hovdhaugen (1997-2002)