Research AI Lab receives 40 million kroner NTNU and SpareBank 1 SMN enter into a historic collaboration on artificial intelligence. The partnership agreement entails SpareBank 1 SMN becoming a full partner in the AI Lab, with an annual allocation of 8 million kroner for AI research over the next five years. 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. 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. 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. Organization news The extreme weather “Ingunn” will have consequences in Ålesund and Trondheim The predicted extreme weather “Ingunn” will have consequences for students and employees in Trondheim and Ålesund. Classes in Ålesund will be closed on Wednesday. NTNU requests that everyone at the affected campuses exercise extra caution and follow the advice given. Organization news Will hire rector and investigate the management model The NTNU board has decided that the rector position will be announced now, but that time should be spent on investigating the management model at NTNU. Organization news The annual Christmas gift goes to Doctors Without Borders NTNU has a tradition of giving an annual gift to a charitable organization. This year, 200,000 Norwegian kroner is being donated to Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) for their humanitarian work in war and conflict zones.