Universities as a matrix organization

As Head of the Department of Musicology for the last four years, I have been acquainted with the inner workings of the University of Oslo (UiO). Before, I mainly looked at the university from the perspective of a researcher and educator. Now I have been involved in issues at all three “levels”: department, faculty, and central. I have also collaborated a lot more with all parts of the administration: studies, research, IT, economy, communication, archive, and HR....

February 5, 2017 · 5 min · 972 words · ARJ

Head of Department!

Today I start as Head of Department of Musicology at the University of Oslo! One of the things I promised in my application was to set up a Head of Department blog, and I am happy to announce that the first entry was posted this morning. I am thrilled and excited to get the opportunity to lead the institution that I have both studied and worked at for more than a decade....

February 11, 2013 · 1 min · 150 words · ARJ