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. Ytring «We need to bring out the best in each other» Rectors speech at NTNU’s leadership meeting. Viewpoints «If the tolerance level feels lower and the range of opinions narrower, we will listen to that» New Year’s Greeting from the acting Rector, Tor Grande. Organization news Anne Borg resigns as rector, Tor Grande takes over Anne Borg has resigned as the rector of NTNU and is stepping down with immediate effect. The board has appointed Tor Grande as the new acting rector. Grande has been Prorector for research at the university since 2021.
