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The end of the efficiency-boosting road?
Higher education funding models will see an update this autumn. The Finnish model is exceptionally focused on quantifiable results. University worker unions are hoping for more stable funding.
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Benefits from mentoring
New ideas, wellbeing at work, connecting to a multidisciplinary research community. The refreshing effect of academic mentoring is evident not only in individuals but also in one’s work community and academic networks.
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More money and teaching
The new government programme promises more university funding. Conversely, a higher number of starting places is desired.
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Researchers doing teaching
The importance of university pedagogy is widely recognised. Yet, the investment in teaching and the scope of studies vary from one university to another.
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Whose language does the university operate in?
A significant part of master’s degree programmes at the Finnish universities are in English, and nearly 40 percent of master’s theses are also written in English. If this trend continues, English will soon be the language of Finnish science, fears a Ministry-appointed evaluator.
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Doctor of Work Psychology Helena Åhman: Difficult situations have the seed of learning something new
Doctor of Work Psychology Helena Åhman specialises in facing high-pressure situations and trusts the enriching nature of disagreements and options.
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Language learning is a common cause for everyone
Language learning tools are available for educated international experts. The Kielibuusti website offers learning templates to support Finnish and Swedish studies.
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Dreaming of tenure in Finland?
The Finnish Supreme Court says that you shouldn’t.
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What matters can a shop steward help with?
A shop steward is a neutral intermediary between employers and employees, as well as union lawyers. Their job is also to prevent expected conflicts.
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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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Is the messenger getting shot?
Middle management is an important intermediary between university staff and upper management. Can middle management bring the staff’s message to central management, or does it remain the messenger for upper management?
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Looking for the lost peace and quiet to do your job
For the new President of the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers, Tero Karjalainen, boosting wellbeing and letting people get on with it and do science are high on the agenda. He encourages the universities to compete through good HR policies.
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Against hate speech
Academic of the Year Tuija Saresma has put herself on the line many times for her study of hate speech. Often with confusing results.
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Happenstances and epiphanies
Professor of the Year 2023 Aki Mikkola focuses on discussion, internationality, and the freedom to err. Many machines around Finland bear the imprint of research and instruction.
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What kind of science policy do you expect from the government?
We asked the parliamentary parties their opinions on the science policy required from the next government.
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Towards the Parliamentary Election
FUURT, The Finnish Union of University Professors, and YLL want sufficient funding for science and improved university employment relationships. But what are the parties promising?
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Libraries riding the wave
We must quickly develop services to ensure research data is preserved even in the future, envisions Minna Niemi-Grundström.
