Autumn 2025 

Wed 24 Sept 2025 

Wed 29 Oct 2025 

Wed 26 Nov 2025 

Wed 10 Dec 2025 

Meetings start at 9am. 

Spring 2026 

 Wed 28 Jan 2026 

Wed 25 Feb 2026 

Wed 25 Mar 2026 

Wed 29 Apr 2026 

Wed 27 May 2026 

Wed 10 June 2026 

Meetings start at 9am. 

We publish the latest records of the Faculty Council in Dynasty (documents are available only in Finnish). 

Older documents can be requested from the Administrative Secretary. 

Dean Merja Laitinen, chair

Members and deputy members 

Group I Professors
Valkonen Jarno, deputy member Junka-Aikio Laura
Meriläinen Susan, deputy member Aarrevaara Timo
Hautala Sanna, deputy member Rantala Outi 

Group II Teachers, researchers and other staff
Wallenius-Korkalo Sandra, deputy member Markuksela Vesa
Vakkala Hanna, deputy member Hakkarainen Maria
Oinas Pirjo, deputy member Jääskeläinen Pauliina
 

Group III Students and designated deputies 2025
Aho Alexandra, deputy member Nikander-Koivukangas Tiina
Liukkonen Joel, deputy member Markkanen Eetu
Pöllänen Jesse, deputy member Ronkainen Samuel
 

Secretary of Faculty Council

Administrative Secretary Sirpa Hast
Tel. +358 40 484 4173 

• to assess and develop teaching and research 

• to approve the curricula, degree requirements and selection criteria for student admissions 

• to approve and grade theses based on the examiner statements 

• to prepare proposals for the rector regarding the appointment of professors 

• to prepare a proposal of the faculty’s operational and financial plan.