Meet the rector and vice-rectors at UniTalks events open to all!

The University’s senior leadership, who began their term of office in the autumn, will hold UniTalks community events open to all on the campuses between January and April 2024. At these events, members of the University community can meet with the rector, vice-rectors and the director of administration to discuss topical matters.

UniTalks events are held on site and there's a coffee service for all participants.

“Please join us for discussion at these events! We hope to meet as many members of the University community as possible. Continuous and direct dialogue is important, not least for strengthening university democracy,” Rector Sari Lindblom says.

UniTalks provide the opportunity to discuss current issues with the senior leadership. The sessions highlight the role of the University in the face of societal pressure for change. Topics discussed include the situation of international students and staff; community wellbeing; the University’s role and success in light of societal expectations; the University’s financial situation; and internal development projects, such as the assessment of the operating structure and management system, the assessment of services and the development of digital services.

Times and places:

• Tuesday, 23 January from 12.00 to 15.00 (first hour especially for students) at Meilahti, Haartman Institute, hall 1
• Wednesday, 7 February from 9.00 to 12.00 (first hour especially for students), at Kumpula, Physicum, D101
• Tuesday, 19 March from 12.00 to 14.00, at Viikki, Oppimistori venue at Info Centre Korona
• Monday April 22 from 12.00 to 14.00, City Centre Campus, Porthania PIII

University leadership:

• Rector Sari Lindblom 
  The rector manages the University’s operations and is responsible for the efficient, economic and effective completion of the University’s duties.
• Vice-Rector Kai Nordlund 
  Kai Nordlund is responsible for academic affairs, digitalisation and Swedish-language affairs, as well as financial planning and monitoring in support of the rector. Nordlund also deputises for the rector.
• Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva 
  Anne Portaankorva is responsible for research, doctoral education and sustainable development.
• Vice-Rector Jouni Hirvonen 
  Jouni Hirvonen is responsible for innovation, infrastructures and facilities, including campus development.
• Vice-Rector Hanna Snellman 
  Hanna Snellman is responsible for international affairs and public engagement, as well as equality and diversity.
• Director of Administration Esa Hämäläinen 
  Esa Hämäläinen manages the University’s general administration in support of the rector, is responsible for the efficient, economic and effective management of the University administration, monitors issues concerning the University, presents initiatives for the development of the University administration and attends to other duties assigned to him by the rector.

Further information on the University leadership on the University website.

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In the photo: Hanna Snellman (left), Jouni Hirvonen, Sari Lindblom, Kai Nordlund, Anne Portaankorva and Esa Hämäläinen.
Photo by: Veikko Somerpuro

(The bulletin was first published on January 2, 2024.)