We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Rektor, Natasha Lambert, who will start in the position on 1st of August 2025. Following an extensive global selection process, Natasha’s appointment reflects her outstanding qualifications, deep understanding of UWC values, and vision for the college’s future.

Since joining UWC RCN in 2018, Natasha has served in pivotal leadership roles, including Director of Academics and Deputy Rektor, where she has played an integral part in the college’s development. Her background in education is remarkable: Natasha holds a prize-winning degree in Spanish and Philosophy from Christ Church, University of Oxford, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Birmingham. Fluent in Spanish and French—and learning Norwegian—Natasha brings a rich international perspective to her leadership.

Natasha’s approach to education emphasizes empathy and student-centered learning, inspiring students to become responsible global citizens. She is eager to lead the college’s dedicated team of 70 staff members and to strengthen RCN as a place where extraordinary learning happens.

“I care about preserving a diverse student body, about making sure that we can admit students on the basis of their potential, without regard for ability to pay. I care about ensuring that there is equal access to opportunities for students when they are here. I care very much that this should be an excellent place to work. I care about making sure that students can speak and disagree together and learn from each other, and that our classrooms continue to be the places where constructive disagreement and personal challenge can happen, under the guidance of our wonderful teachers. I care that our programs stay true to the mission, that our students experience friluftsliv and that they leave here committed to service and with the capacity to bring about change in the world.” – said Natasha.

We thank Pelham and Ulrike Lindfield Roberts for their unwavering dedication to RCN. Under Pelham’s leadership, the college has flourished, and his efforts to build a strong leadership team have paved the way for Natasha to step into this role. Natasha and her family are already valued members of Fjaler, and we look forward to the college’s continued success under her leadership. The whole UWC Red Cross Nordic community and our whole neighborhood welcome Natasha Lambert as Rektor.