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 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. Research Communicator of the year: Inga Strümke! Our own Inga Strümke is awarded the Research Council’s Award for Excellence in Communication of Science 2023 for her work in communicating about artificial intelligence. This is the first time a researcher from NTNU has received this prestigious award.