Svein Stølen
Svein Stølen is the rector of the University of Oslo (UiO), where he advocates for the importance of a diverse and independent higher education system. He has expressed concerns over recent proposals by political leaders to prioritize certain study programs over others, arguing that this could undermine the critical role universities play in fostering informed citizens and strong democratic institutions.
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Svein Stølen, the recently resigned rector, believed the university should support researchers who attracted the most external funding.
Akademisk frihet svekkes i Norge: Hva skjer med universitetene?
Norway· 2026-02-11
Svein Stølen, the rector of the University of Oslo, reacts to Høyre's proposed policies, emphasizing the attractiveness of UiO students in the job market.
– Ikke alle kan være humanisterNorway· 2025-06-06
Svein Stølen, the rector of the University of Oslo, reacts to Høyre's proposed policies, emphasizing the attractiveness of UiO students in the job market.
– Ikke alle kan være humanisterNorway· 2025-06-05