Archive 2026: Science and university policy

Statement by the Finnish Union of University Professors on Completing a Degree through Open Higher Education

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…

Professors’ opinions on good governance and decision-making at universities

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…

Statement by the Finnish Union of University Professors on the vision for higher education and research

The Finnish Union of University Professors has issued a statement to the Ministry of Education and Culture on the vision for higher education and research. In the view of the Union, the vision should be more ambitious. The success of society depends on the international competitiveness of scientific research. Finland has fallen worryingly behind in…