Narve Bjørgo
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Narve Bjørgo is a Norwegian historian.
He was born in Meland
. He graduated from the University of Bergen
in 1964, and worked as a research assistant
until 1970. Then, for two years, he was a research fellow
and associate professor. In 1973 he was appointed professor of history at the University of Tromsø
. He served as dean from 1984 to 1985, and rector
from 1985 to 1989. He was CEO of NAVF from 1991 to 1993, and professor at the University of Bergen
from 1993 to 2006, before retiring. In 2008 he was given a honorary degree
at the University of Tromsø.
Bjørgo was a member of the board of NUPI
from 1974 to 1978, of the Nansen Foundation from 1974 to 1980. He chaired the board of the Norwegian National Academy of Ballet
from 1994 to 1995, the Norwegian National Academy of Opera
from 1994 to 1996, the Ivar Aasen Centre from 1998 to 2002 and the Norwegian Agency of Quality Assurance in Education from 2002 to 2005.
He settled at Frekhaug
.
He was born in Meland
Meland
Meland is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway.-History:The municipality is named after the farm of Meland. The norse name of the farm was "Meðalland"...
. He graduated from the University of Bergen
University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
in 1964, and worked as a research assistant
Research assistant
A research assistant is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract, by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research...
until 1970. Then, for two years, he was a research fellow
Research fellow
The title of research fellow is used to denote a research position at a university or similar institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator...
and associate professor. In 1973 he was appointed professor of history at the University of Tromsø
University of Tromsø
The University of Tromsø is the world's northernmost university. Located in the city of Tromsø, Norway, it was established in 1968, and opened in 1972. It is one of eight universities in Norway. The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway...
. He served as dean from 1984 to 1985, and rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
from 1985 to 1989. He was CEO of NAVF from 1991 to 1993, and professor at the University of Bergen
University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
from 1993 to 2006, before retiring. In 2008 he was given a honorary degree
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
at the University of Tromsø.
Bjørgo was a member of the board of NUPI
NUPI
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs or NUPI is a Norwegian government agency and research organisation based in Oslo.- NUPI's Background :...
from 1974 to 1978, of the Nansen Foundation from 1974 to 1980. He chaired the board of the Norwegian National Academy of Ballet
Norwegian National Academy of Ballet
The Norwegian National Academy of Ballet was established in 1979 as a three-year education in ballet. The school was given collegiate status in 1982....
from 1994 to 1995, the Norwegian National Academy of Opera
Norwegian National Academy of Opera
The Norwegian National Academy of Opera was established in 1964 as a two-year education in opera. The school was given collegiate status in 1982....
from 1994 to 1996, the Ivar Aasen Centre from 1998 to 2002 and the Norwegian Agency of Quality Assurance in Education from 2002 to 2005.
He settled at Frekhaug
Frekhaug
Frekhaug is the administrative centre of Meland municipality, Norway. The population of the urban area Frekhaug, which also encompasses Vikane, is 1,602 ....
.