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Is the crux of higher education institutions’ goal forgotten in the zest for remote work?
Remote and hybrid work affects well-being at work in many ways. Spirited discussion about the sufficient amount of face-to-face interaction is now ongoing in work communities.
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Fixed term contracts keeping University of Helsinki chief shop steward busy
Tiina Niklander is one of the University of Helsinki’s chief shop stewards. In an academic community comprising thousand of people, fixed-term employment contract issues are frequently on the agenda for shop stewards.
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The Academic Union
The European Union can be seen in many ways in daily university life. How are Finns influencing the Union’s higher education policy?
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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.
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Not just ChatGPT
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.
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The Sámi people have a basic right to retain their language and culture
Studying indigenous peoples is important for ensuring history does not repeat itself, says Giellagas Institute Director Sigga-Marja Magga.
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Careers outside the tenure track
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.
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Chasing the secrets of genetics and nutrition
“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.
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Academic of the Year Lotta Kaila: ”Social discourse is about persistence”
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.
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Stopping racism and discrimination is everyone’s issue
Higher education institutions are not racism-ree zones. Identifying the phenomenon requires awareness from everyone. Increasing equal treatment is also about working life skills.
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Leadership in academic work is interaction above all
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.
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Silencing the echoes of colonialism
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.
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For once!
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..
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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.
