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Joins the board of the Research Council of Norway

Gøril Hannås, Vice-Rector of the University of Agder, has been appointed to the board of the Research Council of Norway.

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Vice-Rector at UiA, Gøril Hannås.

By Øivind Dagsvik Eskedal, Director of Communications

Published May 7, 2026 - Last modified May 7, 2026

Hannås is Vice-Rector for External Relations and Innovation, and today received her letter of appointment from the Ministry of Education and Research, in which they thank her for taking on the role.

“This appointment is a vote of confidence. I look forward to contributing to the board and the further development of Norway’s role in international research and innovation,” says Hannås.

The Research Council of Norway is the government’s administrative body for the funding of research and innovation projects. It invests around NOK 11 billion annually.

The appointment is initially valid until 30 June 2027.