University Board

Under the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance, the University of Gävle has a board with the overall responsibility for the activities of the University

Structure and Assignment of the Board

Acting under the authority of the University Board, the Vice-Chancellor exercises operational leadership. The University Board and the Vice-Chancellor together constitute the highest management of the University – the higher education management.

Apart from the Vice-Chancellor, the University Board consists of

• eight external members appointed by the Swedish government
• three representatives appointed by the academic staff at the University of Gävle
• three student representatives appointed by Gefle Student Union.

Vice-Chancellor