A broad coalition of organizations across the research community are calling on political parties and candidates to explain how they will safeguard the conditions for freedom and independence of research.
Members of the Finnish Union of University Professors are welcome to attend the General Meeting of the Finnish Union of University Professors, which is organised every second year and is open to all members.
The Board of the Finnish Union of University Professors met on 11 September 2026 and received, among other things, the monitoring report on the strategic priorities. At its meeting, the Board
The report presents professors’ opinions on good governance and decision-making at universities.
The Board of the Finnish Union of University Professors met on 13 August 2026 and decided, among other things, on an updated investment strategy. At its meeting, the Board
The Union Office is open in the summer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on Midsummer Eve. Due to summer holidays, the office will be closed 6.–31.7.2026. After the holidays, the Office is open again on 3 August 2026. Employment relationship counselling during summer 29.6.–31.7.2026 Due to the summer holidays, the…
The Board of the Finnish Union of University Professors met on 8 May 2026 and approved, among other things, the main points for a statement on completing a degree at the Open University. At its meeting, the Board
In the spring of 2026, Sivista and the trade unions JUKO, Pro and JHL joined forces to conduct a survey with universities concerning solutions for the planning of total working hours. Twelve universities responded to the survey. Shop stewards and employer representatives gave their responses to the survey jointly. Two universities decided on carrying out…
The Finnish Union of University Professors has issued a statement on the government proposal concerning the possibility of completing a degree through open higher education. According to the Union, Finns must continue to have the opportunity to complete a tuition-free higher education degree. Allowing fee-paying degree studies through the Open University would be a step…
A working group established by the Board of the Finnish Union of University Professors drafted surveys for members, local chapters and collegium chairs in 2025. The Board has made a summary of the internal report submitted by the working group. The summary presents the empirical data and responses from the surveys as well as the…