Team Elin Kolle and Sigmund Anderssen
We Will Build a Stronger NIH Together with You
Vision and Leadership
- Leading, forward-thinking, and relevant sports sciences institution
- Strategic focus on recruitment, external research funding, artificial intelligence, and continuing education programs
- Clear, inclusive, and accessible leadership
- Integrate sustainability into research, education, and operations
Status and Challenges at NIH 2025
Status
- High application rates, strong research environments, good work atmosphere but challenging financial situation
Challenges in the next rector period:
- Declining student numbers and increased competition for students
- Increased use of AI and digitalization
- Higher demands for external research funding
Education and Student Life
- Research-based, forward-looking, and career-relevant education
- Strengthen student involvement in the development of study programs and learning environments
- Enhance AI and digital competence
- Increase innovation and entrepreneurship in education and support student initiatives
- Expand lifelong learning offerings
Research and Innovation
- Strengthen external funding and grant application support
- Increase international research collaboration
- Further develop the Ph.D. program for quality and relevance
- Reduce silo thinking, increase interdisciplinary collaboration
- Innovation and entrepreneurship should be an integral part of NIH's strategy
Communication and Community Engagement
- NIH should be a clear voice in public debates
- Strengthen collaboration with public, private, and voluntary sectors, including sports
- Focus on research dissemination and engaging communication
- Build stronger alumni networks for knowledge sharing
Staff and Work Environment
- NIH should be an attractive workplace with opportunities for personal development
- Promote an inclusive, diverse, and safe work environment characterized by a sense of community and openness
- Clear communication and genuine influence
- Strengthen the culture of cooperation and professional community across departments and institutes
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