University Board nominates Åke Ingerman as new vice-chancellor
“I am delighted and honoured and look forward to taking on the role in the summer, following the Government’s formal decision,” Åke Ingerman says. Photo: Maja Kristin Nylander
Professor Åke Ingerman is the name put forward for new vice-chancellor by the board of Örebro University.
The decision was made during the board meeting on Wednesday. The final decision will be taken by the Government at a later date.
A long and meticulous process is coming to an end – the recruitment process commenced eleven months ago.
Following their meeting on Wednesday, there is now a proposal endorsed by the university board.
“After careful consideration and intense discussions, we nominate Professor Åke Ingerman as new vice-chancellor at Örebro University. We have had two exceptionally qualified final candidates to evaluate, and the recruitment plan has been followed carefully leading up to the proposal we now submit to the Government for a decision. Åke is a strategic and resolute leader with a strong focus on collaboration. We look forward to welcoming Åke to Örebro University after the Government’s decision,” says Lars Haikola, chair of the board.
Following intense discussions, where the board has looked at the case for both shortlisted candidates – Professor Anna-Karin Andershed and Professor Åke Ingerman – it was concluded that both meet the criteria for appointment as vice-chancellor at Örebro University and that both are very well suited for the role.
The board bases its decision on Åke Ingerman having a broad profile and broad academic experience with insight from several higher education institutions. Åke Ingerman has strong operational and strategic leadership experience and a well-documented capacity for strategic development.
Örebro Student Union’s representatives wished to have their dissenting opinion noted.
Åke Ingerman is 51 years old. He was Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Gothenburg between 2015 and 2024. A graduate of Chalmers University of Technology, he obtained his PhD in physics with an education specialisation in 2002. In 2011, he was appointed Professor of Science and Technology Education. His research focuses knowledge, learning and instruction within natural science, technology, and mathematics.
“I am delighted and honoured and look forward to taking on the role in the summer, following the Government’s formal decision,” he says.
“Örebro University is currently in an interesting and strong development phase and it will be exciting and challenging, in a positive sense, to lead the organisation forward.”
A vice-chancellor appointment is for no more than six years, following a government decision.
Örebro University can expect its new vice-chancellor to take office in the summer. Åke Ingerman will succeed Johan Schnürer.
Translation: Charlotta Hambre-Knight