The opening event was celebratet in both locations. First in Oslo, and in Tromsø the following day. There were several prominent guests attending, and in addition to other collegaues and staff.
In particular we would like to thank Hylleraas family who attended, four generations from Hylleraas himself.
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Photo: Elina Melteig
Most of the attendants for the opening in Oslo also joined the celebration in the new premises.
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Photo: Elina Melteig
The opening programme for the Hylleraas-opening in Oslo can be found here.
The Rector at the University of Oslo, Svein Stølen, opened the ceremony.
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Photo: Yngve Vogt
Liv Fureberg from the Research Council of Norway praised the centre in her speach and awarded a plaquet as sign of the centre status as a centre of excellence.
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Photo: Yngve Vogt
The ceremony continued in Tromsø the following day. The full programme from the opening in Tromsø can be found here.
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Photo: David Jensen