Solve Sæbø

Solve Sæbø is a Professor of Statistics at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), where he has held a wide range of academic positions, from doctoral student to full professor. He was elected as NMBU's new Rector, starting August 1, leading the institution as its chief academic and administrative officer. He ran with a team including Pro-rectors Elin Kubberød and Erik Trømborg, securing 51.37% of the votes in a competitive election.

His research interests center on Statistics, with strong engagement in Higher Education Administration and Academic Leadership. His career reflects a deep commitment to institutional development, educational policy, and research governance at NMBU.

Solve Sæbø served as Pro-rector for Education at NMBU from 2017 to 2021, demonstrating extensive experience in academic leadership. He has emphasized the importance of university democracy, informed debate, and inclusive governance. The new rectorate aims to further develop NMBU as an attractive and excellent research and educational institution. There is no information available on specific grants or student advising.

Solve Sæbø's team received broad support from the university community, with high employee turnout (72.42%) in the election. He expressed gratitude for the competitive process and acknowledged the importance of listening to all voices within the university, including those who supported the opposing team led by Vincent Eijsink.