Facts and figures

NUAS, The Nordic Association for University Administrators (originally Det Nordiska Universitets Administratörs Samarbetet) is a member-driven collaborative organization established in 1976.  Today,  65 universities and university colleges are members. NUAS has 14 interest groups that focus on specific administrative disciplines in the higher education sector, with a total of 125 active group members.

NUAS is headed by A Board of Directors,  representted by each of the member countries, as well as up to four group leaders. Meetings are twice a year. 

The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body in NUAS and consists of representatives from each member insitution (usually the director). Meetings are every other year.

Vision

The Nordic Association of University Administrators aims  be its members’ preferred network for exchange of knowledge, competence and creativity with regard to alla aspects of administration and services.

Objective

The activity in NUAS is oriented toward strengthening and developing all aspects of administration in Nordic higher education while cultivating professionalism. How is this achieved? By organizing conferences, seminars, webinar, workshops and the Program for Leaders in Administration (PLA), an intensive 2-year program form those in or aspiring to a leadership role at the insitutions.

How does NUAS work?

The special interest groups are the core of NUAS.  Each member country is ideally represented in each group that typically consist of 10-12 members.  The groups work fairly autonomously, setting their own agendas and organizing activites to address relevant issues in their specific fields. Sometimes the groups host joint activities and all groups present their activities and plans to the board every year. The group leaders also meet regularly to check-in with each other and seek inspiration and advice from each other.

Member universities contribute to the collaboration by allowing staff to participate actively in the groups and by hosting NUAS activities. All groups meet regularly in-person (at least once a year) as well as regularly online. Costs associated with participation in NUAS activities are covered by the member insitutions