Vice-Chancellor

The principal representative and leader of the University is the Vice-Chancellor. The government appoints the Vice-Chancellor on the proposal of the University Board. The Vice-Chancellor's main task is to ensure that the University's activities are carried out efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements.

The Vice-Chancellor has a Pro Vice-Chancellor who also serves as the Vice-Chancellor’s deputy. Furthermore, the Vice-Chancellor has a Deputy Vice-Chancellor responsible for education and quality. The Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor are members of the Vice-Chancellor function.

The Vice-Chancellor function

Vice-Chancellor

• Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn
  Vice-Chancellor

Pro Vice-Chancellor

• Pär Weihed
  Professor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor’s Deputy
  

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

• Sara Thorgren
  Professor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education and Quality
  

The Vice-Chancellor's Strategic Council

The Vice-Chancellor's Strategic Council includes the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deans, Heads of Department, University Director and student representatives. The Vice-Chancellor appoints the other members by special decision. The task of the Vice-Chancellor's Strategic Council is to create common views/approaches, contribute to a holistic approach through the exchange of experience on various operational issues, coordinate strategic issues and provide guidance linked to the governance process.

• The Vice-Chancellor’s Strategic Council

The Vice-Chancellor’s Councils

The Vice-Chancellor has six thematic Vice-Chancellor’s Councils that work on behalf of, and report to, the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor’s Councils function as strategic-operational platforms to promote the overall goals and visions of the University and have an advisory role towards the Vice-Chancellor’s function.

• The Vice-Chancellor's Research Infrastructure Council
• The Vice-Chancellor's Research Council
• The Vice-Chancellor’s Council for Internationalisation
• The Vice-Chancellor's Quality Council
• The Vice-Chancellor’s Collaboration Council
• The Vice-Chancellor's Education Council

The Vice-Chancellor's Council within AI/Collaboration

The Vice-Chancellor has appointed a Vice-Chancellor's Council in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the task of coordinating, strengthening and promoting the University's work in AI.

• Marcus Liwicki
  Vice-Chancellor's Council within Artificial Intelligence

The Vice-Chancellor's Council within Collaboration manages strategic partnerships and works with EU funding.

• Pär-Erik Martinsson
  Vice-Chancellor's Council within Collaboration