Election to the office of Dean of the Faculty of Humanities was held from 24th – 28th of October. The deadline for nominating candidates was Monday, October 10 at 12:00.
Election 2022
At the end of the postponed deadline, a nomination had been received for incumbent Dean Frode Helland. In accordance with section 26, second paragraph, of the Election Regulations for the University of Oslo, the Faculty Board therefore makes the choice. At the Faculty Board meeting on 4.11.2022, Frode Helland was re-elected dean.
Election Result 2018
Frode Helland was elected to the office of Dean of the Faculty of Humanities 2019-2022.
Helland won with 66,75 % of the weighted votes.
Attendance and participation
901 ballotts were casted, of which 22 blanks. The support for Helland is a large majority among academic staff and students, whereas the ballotts from the technical-administrative staff is evenly distributed between the candidates.
62,38 % of the academic staff voted, 73,68 % of the technical-administrative staff and 5,59 % of the students.
Complaints
Any complaints must be sent to the Election Board within 14 November.
Candidates
Within the deadline for nominating candidates, 1 October 2018 at 14:00, the election board received 2 nominations:
- Professor Arne Bugge Amundsen
- Professor Frode Helland
More information about the candidates, the list of nominators and their election programmes can be found by following the links above.
The web forum where where employees and students were invited to send questions to the candidates is now closed.
On 18. October there was a debate between the candidates, at 14.15-16.00, aud. 7 Eilert Sundts building.
Regulations
Election committee
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)