Dreaming of tenure in Finland?
The Finnish Supreme Court says that you shouldn’t.
In English
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Libraries riding the wave
We must quickly develop services to ensure research data is preserved even in the future, envisions Minna Niemi-Grundström.
The feeling of control helps supervisors keep going
University supervisor jobs present certain peculiarities that increase work strain. Some of these can be acted upon by one’s self, but societal changes are also required.
”Time for a quick comment?”
The university builds its brand through the researcher. But are media appearances really part of the researcher’s job?
Universities become friendlier to families
The family leave reform promotes equal parenthood at the universities.
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.
What does the campus of the future look like?
Remote work is here to stay, but the importance of meeting in person is also understood better than ever. The various changes to university campuses are generating conversations about the kind of facilities that would best serve the scientific community and students.
Make your voices heard!
International academics want to engage with Finnish society – but the road to a more fulfilling interaction is a tricky one.
How can European research sharpen its competitive edge?
In proportion to its population, Finland has done well in the European Research Council (ERC) grants. According to the President of ERC, there are a few simple rules to follow in order to do even better.
Openness and employee rights
Are you facing an unclear copyright agreement? With contracts, accuracy is vital.
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.