Faculty leadership group gathering in Brighton attended

For the last three days I have been in Brighton, UK, attending my first UiS Faculty of social sciences leadership group gathering abroad - which are held twice a year.

Started as Vice-Dean for Research; briefing

Today I have had a first meeting with Håvard Hansen in relation to my new function as Vice-Dean for research at University of Stavanger´s Faculty of Social Sciences. I officially started in this function today, with Håvard being my predecessor.

Two meetings

Today I have attended two meetings, in relation to the transition to my role as Vice-Dean of Research at UiS Faculty of Social Sciences - first as an observer during the last meeting of the PhD committee lead by outgoing Vice-Dean Håvard Hansen, and then a meeting with my Head of department to discuss who might take over my teaching-related responsibilities next year.

Introductory meeting for new PhD candidates attended

Today I have attended an introductory meeting for new PhD candidates, in the role as supervisor for Joakim Jiri Haaland, with the deputy dean for research Håvard Hansen and faculty PhD coordinator Nadia Sandsmark.