Kristin Vinje seeks another six‑year term as Nokut director – She is the incumbent and one of the candidates for the position opening on 1 September 2026 after the role was advertised for a new six‑year period. [1]
Vinje confirmed on 19 January she will run for re‑appointment – In a statement dated 19 January, Vinje said she intends to apply for a new term, describing the role as “very meaningful” and expressing her desire to continue. [2]
Vinje has led Nokut since 2020 after serving as dean at Høyskolen Kristiania – She moved to the national quality agency from the dean’s office at the private university in 2020. [1]
Application deadline was 17 February, attracting 13 candidates – By that date 13 individuals submitted applications; three women later withdrew, leaving ten contenders. [1]
Among the remaining contenders is Trine Johansen Meza, rector of Høyskolen Kristiania – Meza, a professor of biomedicine and health science, has been rector since 1 August 2022, previously pro‑rector for research and artistic development, and serves as deputy leader of the Universities and Colleges Council. [1]
Other notable applicant is Petar Vujacic, advisor at University of Innlandet’s teacher‑education programme – No further candidates from the university‑college sector are listed among the ten remaining. [1]