Did you know that the likelihood of encountering a significant number of highly knowledgeable individuals on the third floor of Øya is particularly high? This entire floor is dedicated to NTNU, serving as a hub for research and laboratories.
The new university hospital at Øya in Trondheim, completed in the autumn of 2013, was designed with the goal of further aligning research and education with the hospital’s daily operations, thereby enhancing the quality of education, research, and patient care across the region. The university hospital is constructed with an integrated design and is co-owned by NTNU and St. Olav's Hospital.
This integration is reflected in the layout of the buildings. In the core of each structure at Øya, on the third floor, world-class international research is conducted, while student education is seamlessly embedded within patient care. Many staff members hold dual roles, contributing to both research and teaching, alongside their clinical duties. A variety of clinical studies are continuously underway, involving multiple specialised fields.
Due to the layout of the buildings, staff members with dual roles can easily transition between their various responsibilities without having to travel far. The buildings at Øya are consistently organised in a similar manner: the ground floor features foyers, cafés, and outpatient clinics; the second floor is home to operating rooms and diagnostic imaging; the third floor is dedicated to research; while the remaining upper floors are allocated to patient wards.
A prime example of the advantages of closely integrating research and clinical practice is the establishment of Clinical Academic Groups (CAGs). These groups focus on clinical challenges that can only be addressed through interdisciplinary collaboration and research, incorporating both researchers from clinical settings and basic research.
This initiative represents a strategic commitment by NTNU, St. Olav, and Helse Midt-Norge, aimed at advancing research and innovation, fostering the development of expertise and education, and ultimately improving healthcare services across Central Norway.
Trondheim University Hospital is a principal academic force in Central Norway, providing local hospitals in the area with access to specialised expertise in patient care. The integration between the university and the hospital thus benefits the entire region.
In 2024, St. Olav and NTNU formalised a joint agreement to support clinical research in the region, with the aim of facilitating greater interdisciplinary cooperation.
- I have had a long-standing relationship with research and teaching at NTNU, serving as an associate professor in a dual role, said Tom Christian Martinsen, the CEO of St. Olav's Hospital.
- It's clear to me that we achieve our goals more effectively when we work together rather than separately. Education, research, and patient care, as mutually reinforcing activities, create added value for both the hospital and the university
We're always on the lookout for new team members across a variety of roles, from healthcare and research to essential positions like cleaners, security staff, and experts in tech, finance, and administration.
We hope that you’ll find a role that matches your skills and goals, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team soon!
