Statements
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Statement by the Finnish Union of University Professors on amendments to the Government Decrees on fees charged for the operation of universities of applied sciences and universities
The Finnish Union of University Professors considers the proposed changes to the fees for open higher education to be justified. In future, it is important that universities can decide for themselves on the amount of fees for open higher education (maximum EUR 45 per credit) or on open higher education completely free of charge.
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The Finnish Union of University Professors statement on the draft decrees on the reform of the funding model for universities
The funding model of universities in Finland currently relies on performance-based management. About three-quarters of the funding allocated by the Ministry of Education and Culture is based on how universities have succeeded in achieving the goals set by the Ministry, such as producing degrees and publications and collecting competitive …
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Statement by the Finnish Union of University Professors to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on the Government Programme entries concerning the export-led labour market model and the development of the conciliation system
According to the Finnish Union of University Professors, working life must be developed in a balanced manner, considering the views of both employees and employers. The parties must be able to agree on salary adjustments in collective agreements without the sectors enshrined in the legislation actually defining the upper limit for pay inc…
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Statement to the Education and Science Subcommittee on the Government budget for 2024
The Finnish Union of University Professors supports the permanent allocation of additional funding in 2024 to the Academy of Finland’s research project mandate, currently being managed through its Flagship Programme. The Union is satisfied with the coverage of national counterpart funding for EU projects, since it increases the possibilit…
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