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Olsen has chosen to step down as rector of the University of Bergen to avoid conflicts of interest. Pro-rector Margareth Hagen will take office from Monday.
Dag Rune Olsen is the rector of UiB Photo: Bård Bøe
After almost eight years as rector of the University of Bergen, Dag Rune Olsen has decided to resign as rector of the UiB as of Monday.
Write the university in a press release on Sunday.
Olsen agreed to start a new post as rector at the University of Tromsø (UiT) on August 1, but this spring he will already be involved in work at UiT, according to the report.
– I don’t want to put the organization or myself in situations where conflicts of interest may arise, says Olsen.
You will work for UiT one day a week
Olsen says the University of Tromsø wants him to work for them up to one day a week, to provide input on issues that the UiT board will address in the spring semester.
– These are mainly related to hiring and transition to unified management, but it is correct to say that this has had an impact on my conclusion. Stepping aside in Bergen will remove any conflict of interest concerns, says Olsen.
Margareth Hagen takes over
Starting Monday, Vice Chancellor Margareth Hagen will serve as chancellor, and will also be proposed as chancellor until Aug. 1 at an extraordinary council meeting during the week, the report said.
Margareth Hagen takes on the lead role when Dag Rune Olsen resigns. Photo: Silje Katrine Robinson
– I want to thank Dag Rune Olsen for the great effort he has put in as rector of the UiB for more than 7 years, says Hagen, adding that many important tasks await both the UiB and the sector in the next six months.
