Nils Agerhus

Director General in the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Nils Agerhus (1). Foto: Flemming Leitorp

Primary areas of responsibility

Research and innovation policy, international cooperation, legal affairs, and study grants.

Business career

  • Director General, Ministry of Higher Education and Science since January 2017.

  • Director General, Agency for Higher Education, 2013-2016.

  • Director General, Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, 2011-2013.

  • Director General, Ministry of Science, Technology and Development, 2009-2011.

  • Head of Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Development, 2001-2009.

  • Head of Division, Agency for Trade and Industry, 1999-2001.

  • Senior Consultant, Special Consultant, and Head of Section, Ministry of Business Affairs, 1992-1999.

  • Project Assistant, Aalborg Erhvervsråd, 1990-1992.