The Norwegian Minister of Education and Research Øystein Djupedal is responsible for kindergarten, education and research. Djupedal is born in 1960, is married and has three children. He holds a journeyman certificate in litography. Djupedal has been representative to the Storting from 1993 until he became minister in 2005. He was also deputy chairman of the Socialist Left Party from 1997 until 2005.

Born: 1960