Appointed by the rector, the Equality Committee

• promotes the realisation of the objectives of the Act on Equality between Women and Men
• promotes measures provided in the Non-discrimination Act
• ensures that the university has a valid equality and non-discrimination plan
• monitors the realisation of equality and non-discrimination and the relevant plans
• promotes the development of procedures supporting equality and non-discrimination at the university
• provides information and support to personnel and students regarding issues within its scope of operation
• functions as a body dealing with equality issues in accordance with the cooperation agreement.

Term: 12.2.2024–31.12.2027
(member / deputy member)

Director of Administration Ari Konu, chairman
Director of Human Resources, Pia Satta, vice-chairman
Professor Leena-Maija Rossi / Professor Ilkka Ratinen
University Lecturer Markku Kiikeri / Professor Lotta Viikari
University Lecturer Seppo Kuivakari / University Lecturer Annamari Manninen
University Lecturer Arto Kauppi / Professor Aini Linjakumpu
System Analyst Arto Vitikka / University Researcher Marjo Lindroth
University Teacher Mirja Tossavainen / University Lecturer Hannu Paloniemi
System Analyst Katariina Soudunsaari / Administrative Manager Riitta Aikio
University Lecturer Sandra Wallenius-Korkalo / Facility Officer Lisbeth Jacobson
Esa-Pekka Tuppi (Community Specialist, Student Union LYY)
Inka Salo (Member of the Board & Communication and Responsibility, Student Union LYY)