What to do when there’s no collective agreement with the employer?
When the employer is not subject to any collective agreement, utmost care must be taken when negotiating an employment contract. Your union can help you negotiate terms.
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Päivi Hökkä: Learning is more than knowledge and skills
The world and the surrounding universe is such an incredible place from a learning point of view, says Professor of Continuous Learning Päivi Hökkä.
Putting linguistics to use
Anna Solin is confident that languages can be used in parallel – including in university administration.
Occupation: Leader
Is the rector first among university professors – or is she/he the CEO of university? We asked five former and current rectors for their take on university leadership.
Climbing the career steps
In recent years, many universities have created new career paths for teachers. Though they are a welcome sign of appreciation, many still consider the opportunities for teachers to progress to be too limited.
Trouble with residence permits?
Doctoral researchers from outside the EU foresee no relief from bureaucracy.
Too few people study Finnish or Swedish
Although language courses are often held during working hours, not everyone is aware of this, or there is simply not enough time to study.