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Webinar on Academic Freedom on 2 October

Professor Brendan Cantwell (University of Michigan) will give a presentation on academic freedom on Thursday, 2 October, at 4–5.30 pm. After the presentation, Professor Olli Silvén will give an invited comment on the topic. After the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment. The webinar is in English and is intended…

Settlement proposal in the university collective agreement dispute

National Conciliator Anu Sajavaara has presented a settlement proposal in the university collective agreement dispute on Monday, 19 May. The parties have been asked to respond by Wednesday, 21 May, at 11:00. JUKO’s university negotiation council (yliopistoneuvottelukunta) and board will review the proposal on Tuesday. JUKO will announce its position after the National Conciliator. If…

Statement of the Finnish Union of University Professors on the Government’s public finance plan for 2026–2029

In the view of the Finnish Union of University Professors, the Government’s public finance plan for 2026–2029 is contradictory. It proposes additional funding for universities’ research and development activities and available student places, but at the same time it proposes significant cuts to the core funding of universities. According to the Union, the emergence of…