The Faculty Council

• assesses and develop teaching and research
• approves the curricula and degree requirements
• determines the selection criteria for admissions
• prepares a proposal of the faculty’s operational and financial plan
• approves and grade theses and dissertations on the basis of the examiner statements
• prepares proposals of professor appointments for the rector

Upcoming meetings

The meetings are held on Wednesdays and start at 10.00 am.

Spring term

• 21.1.2026
• 25.2.2026
• 25.3.2026
• 22.4.2026
• 20.5.2026
• 17.6.2026

Autumn term

• 23.9.2026
• 21.10.2026
• 25.11.2026
• 16.12.2026

Composition of the Faculty Council 2024–2026

Chair

Dean Minna Kimpimäki

Group I: Professors

• Professor Kirsi Kuusikko
• Professor Lotta Viikari
• Professor Rosa Ballardini

1. Deputy Member Professor Leila Juanto
2. Deputy Member Professor Mikko Vuorenpää
3. Deputy Member Professor Matti Nojonen

Group II: Teachers, researchers and other perssonelle

• Researcher Jaana Kovalainen
• University Lecturer Anssi Kärki
• University Lecturer Mikko Huttunen

1. Deputy Member University Lecturer Piia Kaave
2. Deputy Member University Lecturer Juhana Riekkinen
3. Deputy Member University Lecturer Markku Kiikeri

Group III: Students 1.1.2026-31.12.2026

• Aku Westerholm
• Sofia Sopanen
• Axel Ojala

1. Deputy member Heikki Hukkanen
2. Deputy member Marika Ilomäki
3. Deputy member Elina Arpala

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