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

Wednesday 17.9.2025

Wednesday 29.10.2025

Wednesday 19.11.2025

Wednesday 17.12.2025

The meetings start at 10.00 am

Composition of the Faculty Council 2024–2026

Chair Professor Minna Kimpimäki

Members and deputy members

Group I Professors
Kirsi Kuusikko
Lotta Viikari
Rosa Ballardini
1. deputy member Leila Juanto
2. deputy member Mikko Vuorenpää
3. deputy member Matti Nojonen

Group II Teachers, researchers and other staff
Jaana Kovalainen
Tomi Tuominen
Anssi Kärki
1. deputy member Mikko Huttunen
2. deputy member Piia Kaave
3. deputy member Juhana Riekkinen

Group III Students 1 Jan 2025-31 Dec 2025
Aku Westerholm, 1. deputy member Elina Arpala 
Axel Ojala, 2. deputy member Heikki Hukkanen
Julia Lyytinen, 3. deputy member Jutta Eriksson

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