Election of the Student Council (SR) 2025/2026 - Oslo National Academy of the Arts

The new Student Council are:

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Rania Broud - Regi (BA1) (Chair)

My name is Rania Broud, a directing student, and I am running for the student council because I want to be a clear voice for us students – both in everyday life and when major decisions are to be made.
As a commuter from Fredrikstad to Oslo, I know how demanding everyday life can be, and I know firsthand how time, finances and health affect your studies. I am passionate about ensuring that all students – regardless of background – are heard, included and supported. I want to work for more openness, better facilitation, and an environment where we not only survive, but thrive.
I have a strong sense of justice, love to listen, and I will not give up until I have done everything I can to find solutions.
Vote for me if you want a student council that sees the whole of you – not just you as a student, but as a person.

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Ami Anna Karin Mellstrand Sandberg - Kunst og Håndverk Grafikk (BA1)

I'm running for the student council to fight for the quality of our study program and the school in general. I also want to strengthen the connections between different programs and help build a more united and engaged student community.

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Ida Søyland Ring - BA Medium- og materialbasert kunst (BA1)

I'm running for the student council because I want to fight for the quality of our study program and the school as a whole. I aim to support a strong academic environment where student voices are heard and taken seriously.

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Violetta Peschanskaya - Master i Opera (MA1)

I’m Violetta and want to represent the performing arts! If there is one thing that has followed me my whole life, it is precisely my passion for singing, dancing and acting. I want to create a better understanding of what the students of the performing arts need and contribute to effective problem solving. By representing my class in SU at the Opera Department, I have realized how important it is to have a transparent dialogue to create a better education, with an inspiring environment and the greatest possible learning outcome. I am therefore highly motivated and wish to do more of this important work!

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What does it imply to be part of Student Council?

• Student Council (SR) consists of four students, and all four are elected. There is one head, one deputy-head and members.
• The elected students must fill their role as a represent 2025/2026.
• SR will represent all KHiO-students and be the connection between the local representatives and the management at KHiO. SR will work together with the board representative.
• SR will represent all students in different councils and committees.
• The allocation of work tasks will be decided by SR when starting the period.
• Throughout the year it can be other tasks involving SR.
• SR have meetings with the management.
• SR will be in charge of AkersMek. SR has funds to employ a student who can take the main responsibility for AkersMek.
• As an SR-representative you will be hired in a position at KHiO. The SR leader will be employed in a 20% position, while the remaining members will be employed in a 10% position.

Practical information

• All semester registered students for Spring semester 2025 can both nominate and vote in this election (exemption: students finishing their studies the spring semester 2025 cannot be nominated).
• The nomination must be clarified with the nominee.
• The nomination is binding.
• The candidate must be fluent in Norwegian.
• The candidate with most votes will be the head, the candidate with the second most votes will be deputy head and the remaining will become council members.
• The elected candidates must be committed to fill their positions.

Time schedule

• 21. apr.-1.may: Nominations
• 1. may - 12. may: Election campaign
• 12. may- 27. may. at.12.00: Election
• 28. may. kl. 12.00: Announcement of the winners
• The nominations and the election will be digital