Jens Petter Berg Appointed Vice-Rector

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On 4 April 2025 at 16:00, Ragnhild Hennum was elected as the University of Oslo's second female Rector. Joining her as Vice-rector with a special responsibility for life sciences and health is Jens Petter Berg, a Professor of clinical biochemistry and a member of the steering committee at Oslo Diabetes Research Centre.

Photo: Ine Eriksn / UiO

Background

Education

  • Cand.med. (1986) and Dr.med. (1995), University of Oslo.

Professional Experience

  • Served as Research Dean at the Faculty of Medicine from 2019 to 2022

  • Active member of the steering committee at the Oslo Diabetes Research Centre since 2010

Research Impact

Jens Petter will officially take office on 1 August 2025, as part of a leadership team that includes Pro-Rector Bjørn Jamtveit, Vice-Rector for Research and Internationalization Mathilde Skoie, and Vice-Rector for Education Berit Karseth.

Oslo Diabetes Research Center congratulates Jens Petter Berg on his appointment as Vice-Rector.

You can find more information about the election on the University of Oslo’s website.