The University Board is the University of Bergen’s highest body.
The Rector is the Chair of the University Board and on behalf of the Board has the ultimate responsibility for and management of all activity at the University of Bergen (UiB).
2 of the University Boards 10 member are students, chosen by the other students in the student election.
Hello!
For the past two years, we have been your representatives in UiB’s highest governing body. There, we have been strong advocates for a more equitable university, where student representatives enjoy the same conditions as employee representatives. We have worked for academic and financial transparency, better democratic processes, and increased student representation across the organization.
In the coming year, we plan to continue all of this but want to focus especially on two core issues. We will work to ensure that new student housing is built at Sydneskvartalet when this area is sold in connection with the construction of a new building for The Faculty for Humanities. This sale presents UiB with a unique opportunity to help improve Bergen as a student city, but won’t be realized without pressure from us students.
Furthermore, we will continue to be strong voices in climate efforts at UiB. The most significant contribution UiB can make in the fight against climate change is world-class climate research, and the university will continue to deliver on that. However, we also believe that UiB has a responsibility to reduce its own emissions internally within the organization. Over the past two years, we have worked purposefully toward this goal, and we will continue to do so.
We are convinced that we need strong and experienced student representatives on the University Board who are familiar with UiB’s systems, processes, staff, and fellow students, to ensure that the student voice and interests are taken into consideration in the year to come.
We hope that you vote for us!
Sigrid and Victor
Styrk and Hedda have backgrounds from several years as representatives in various organizations. Styrk is a former deputy leader of the Norwegian Medical Students’ Association, while Hedda has experience as the former leader of AUF (Labour Youth) Vestfold. With our knowledge of board work, political advocacy, and ability to find multiple solutions to a problem, we can work for real breakthroughs that affect students’ daily lives.
We believe that having enough study spaces is a necessity for a good learning environment and well-being in studies. Therefore, we will work to ensure that the board takes this into account when new areas are to be established on campus or changes are to be made to existing areas.
Furthermore, through budget negotiations, we will work to prioritize student organizations at the University of Bergen (UiB). We depend on student organizations to create a good social community, at the same time as students gain valuable experience in organizational work. We will also work to strengthen the training offered to new representatives and look at the possibility of making volunteer work more attractive. Finally, we will raise various issues that concern the student population, such as a climate-neutral UiB by 2030, and be a voice for solidarity with vulnerable students around the world.
Hi, my name is Yimin.
I’m here because I care about you and us. I am working for justice, collectiveness and sustainability for UiB in these two areas:
– Paid and regulated internships
– Collective solutions for curriculum recycling and more study spaces
A bit about me:
I’m a third-year bachelor’s student in the Theatre Studies program at HF. Currently, I lead UN Students in Bergen and serve as a board member in Kulturstyret. I’ve also served as a student representative at the HF faculty, advocating for study programs that are more work-life oriented and engaging.
My central issues:
Many study programs at UiB require internships, while others offer them optionally. However, many study program regulations demand students to work for free.
Additionally, UiB students often end up doing irrelevant tasks at internships like cleaning floors and tidying offices, instead of learning.
If 20,000 UiB students had to do 150 hours of internships, we would together donate 600 million NOK in unpaid labor to businesses in Bergen.
At NHH and BI, no such exploitation is expected. Students are welcomed, respected with pay and important tasks at internship. We deserve the same respect.
– My agenda:
Remove regulations that require students to be free labour
Improve follow-up structure with internships— no more irrelevant tasks!
Everyone needs a good place to focus. I will push for more available study spaces and better support across faculties on campus.
Additionally, I will work towards a better reuse system for textbooks at welcome week, making curriculum more sustainable—both economically and environmentally.
We are a resourceful university with unlimited collective power. Your voice matters, and I want to hear it. Let’s make UiB better—together!
Godt Valg!
