University of Stavanger based on oil knowledge – Aftenbladet.no

Boyesen can look back on 10 years of continuous growth and development of the University of Stavanger:

The number of students grew from 7,507 to 10,148, employees FTEs from 786 to 1144, from 55 to 265 doctoral students and the amount of scientific research measured in the research points are increased by 287 percent since Stavanger College received the status of the University on 29 October 2004.

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New challenges stand at the door when the Minister Thorbjorn Røe Isaksen wants fewer institutions but Boyesen think UiS standing on its own feet.

In an article in Aftonbladet Saturday Boyesen says she would rather enhance current good cooperation with the local research Iris and state colleges in Rogaland, Hordaland, including the University of Bergen and Sogn og Fjordane (UH-net West ). Also collaborates with the University of Stavanger 11 international universities through ECIU (European Consortium of Innovative Universities).

– This network helps to strengthen the internationalization of studies and research, which is a key goal of our sector and are often used as criterion for quality, she said.

The Stavanger oil capital of Norway brands pressures of global competition and sharing of industry must re-prioritize and scale down, makes no tremor in the limbs to the principal or the University of Stavanger who profiled knowledge provider to the oil industry.

– A few years ago there was much debate about that research in our region was not approved as a national research center for green energy. Now the University of Stavanger party in one: Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (NORCOWE) which is situated at the Christian Michelsen Research in Bergen. New students will ask for progressive energy. Is the ability or the will is lacking to promote the University of Stavanger stronger renewable energy?

– Oil and gas will be the energy sources we will be using for the foreseeable future. Therefore, there will still be a need for our great expertise and solid research in the field. The expertise we have built up since the oil came early 70s, Boyesen says, and continues:

– So we have to take on environmental challenges, climate change and the need for renewable energy. The expertise we have on air and gas technology I think will be strengthened, and the University of Stavanger will be to develop renewable technologies using the expertise we have already built. Much knowledge, both in technology and security can be transferred to other areas. It must be our role, says Boyesen.

– What role has learned that the University of Stavanger has in our region today?

– University of Stavanger has an important role in training and development of the region’s business community. We recruit approximately 60 percent of students from their own region. The opportunity to pursue higher education becomes easier when you have a university nearby.

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– We have on many educational programs that are relevant to the business community in education, health, economy and technology. Many of the students have their practice in the region’s business community, others conducting master’s and Ph.D. in collaboration with industry. University of Stavanger also bring people to the region; several of the students who come here will remain after graduation, she said.

– Your ultimate dream for the University of Stavanger the next 10 years?

– A forward-looking , innovative and adaptable university that contributes to solving major challenges facing society. Have a role in areas we do not see clearly now. That we are an attractive university researchers and students nationally and internationally.

– How will the University of Stavanger raise its revenue to come?

– We must assert ourselves with projects supported by the Norwegian Research Council and through the EU Programme Horizon 2020, but also through greater collaboration with industry on a project basis. So we obviously want us gifts, says Rector, who also anticipates knowledge Minister appointed “finance committee.”

Currently, 13 million for student housing by volunteers

target is 50 million, and so far there have been into 13,250,000 million from industry for new student housing.

– What are you most proud to show off on Sunday?

– I’m very proud of the campus. I think people who do not go here you will be impressed with the area, the number of buildings and how nice it’s been with walkways and planting. The students’ homes and student housing, it has become a vibrant campus.

– How much do you think the University of Stavanger can grow over the next ten years?

– Perhaps we 12.000 to 13.000 students and slightly more employees than today. I am most concerned that we are an attractive university with quality over quantity.

Rector Boyesen is in his final year as principal. Fixed term expires on 1 August 2015.

– Do you like Dean?

– Yes, absolutely.

– What about a period of

She laughs:

– I am happy and think this is very exciting. The Board will these days appoint a nominating committee for Rector elections 2015 Until further notice, I think good about.

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