Gendered violence rampant in the world of academia
As many as 62 percent of university and research centre employees and students in fifteen European countries have experienced violence based on their gender.
As many as 62 percent of university and research centre employees and students in fifteen European countries have experienced violence based on their gender.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in daily life and progresses by leaps and bounds that are difficult to predict. Universities encourage the use of AI applications, but in an open and responsible manner.
Studying indigenous peoples is important for ensuring history does not repeat itself, says Giellagas Institute Director Sigga-Marja Magga.
Universities want to offer clear career paths, including for those who choose something other than the tenure track path. The University of Vaasa, for example, offers two career paths and the Aalto University has two. However, sometimes you can only progress through an open application.
“My work is at its best when I finish a research project, as well as when I notice my students improving while I am teaching”, summarises Professor of Nutrition Therapy Ursula Schwab, the 2024 Professor of the Year.
As a result of Lotta Kaila’s active social discourse, pollinator exposure to pesticides has become a topic of discussion in Finland. That has required the Academic of the Year to put herself out there.
Higher education institutions are not racism-ree zones. Identifying the phenomenon requires awareness from everyone. Increasing equal treatment is also about working life skills.
University of Helsinki Rector Sari Lindblom and Tampere University Rector Keijo Hämäläinen lead by listening. In addition to presence and ears, you need Teflon and an occasionally activated parrot mode.
Conducting research in countries in the Global South requires challenging several practices and even paradigms of the fields themselves. New ethical guidelines assist project planning.
An educational pilot focused on doctoral training, slated to begin next year, aims to develop education on a wide scope. In September, the Finnish government promised significant extra funding for doctoral training..
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.
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.
The new government programme promises more university funding. Conversely, a higher number of starting places is desired.
The importance of university pedagogy is widely recognised. Yet, the investment in teaching and the scope of studies vary from one university to another.
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.