Staff Assembly August 2025

How do the FoU-centres work (and what does Arne Nordheim have to do with one of them)? Who collaborates best with whom, and where can we channel all the ideas bubbling up in NMH's collegium?

These are some of the questions raised during the organisational evaluation conducted in collaboration with Agenda Kaupang this spring. At the staff Assembly, we will present some key points and the next steps in the process, all aimed at strengthening collaboration at NMH.

Projects Funded by the Strategic Pot

In addition, selected projects that have received funding from the strategic pot will be presented, along with information on various topics, subject section meetings, and, of course, time for coffee, lunch, and mingling with familiar, unfamiliar, and new colleagues.

09:00–09:30: Mingling and Coffee in the Foyer

09:30–10:50: Part 1

• "From Hammer to Hammer." What is the difference between an Erard grand piano played by Chopin and a modern Steinway grand piano? Artistic performance by Katrine Lislevand
• Welcome by Principal Astrid Kvalbein
• Strategic allocations by Deputy-Principal Morten Qvenild
• Organisational evaluation by Director Kristel Jæger Skorge
• "Jorda" – Lisa Dillan. A musical performance and brief presentation of the installation "Stemmelokalet" opens in the Prism Room on 21 August. The installation is part of the three-year R&D project "To Disappear Without Disappearing", focusing on states in improvised performance.

10:50–11:10: Break

11:10–12:30: Part 2

• "Impressions of Chinese Opera, 3rd Movement: DA" by Gene Koshinski. Performed by Motus percussion duo, consisting of Magnus Lille Haugen and Ola Sønstebø (percussion).
• Address by the Principal
• Strategic Projects (video) by Vice-Principal Vivianne Sydnes

12:30: Lunch. Collect your lunch in Fellesrommet (Rooms 139/140).

Section Meetings after lunch