News What does the strike mean for NTNU employees? We will try to provide som answers to important questions employees may have about the strike. News Tor Grande appointed as new rector at NTNU Tor Grande (60) is offered the position of new rector at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) until 2029. He is a professor of material chemistry. Studies and student life The number of applicants to NTNU remains stable A total of 23,888 applicants have chosen NTNU as their first choice for higher education. There has been a significant increase in applicants for technology-related programs. This reaffirms NTNU’s position as the most attractive university in the country. Studies and student life Copilot is now available for all students Copilot is a chatbot and language model tool that works in the same way as, for example, ChatGPT. Research Celebration of 217 new doctors Friday 8 March the stage was set for another solemn celebration of these new PhDs, on the same day as International Women’s Day. Research Celebration of 217 new doctors on 8 March Since July 2023, 217 people have completed their doctoral degrees at NTNU, and on Friday 8 March the stage is set for another solemn celebration of these new PhDs, on the same day as International Women’s Day. News NTNU is testing AI tool on behalf of the public sector NTNU, together with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, will find out how the public sector should deal with the new generative AI tool, Copilot for Microsoft 365, and other similar tools. Organization news No reports of damages at NTNU’s campuses The preparedness that was put in place beforehand has now been lifted. Organization news Campuses in Trondheim and Ålesund closed from Wednsday evening and until 8 am Thursday Campuses in Ålesund and Trondheim will be closed for events between 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening and 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning due to extreme weather. This is because the extreme weather “Ingunn” is expected to be at its most intense during this period.
