Two Vice Deans were appointed to each of the four faculties, one for education and one for research. The term of office of the Vice Deans is from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.
The following persons were appointed as Vice Deans of the Faculties:
Philosophical Faculty
1st Vice Dean: Professor Marja Laasonen (Education)
2nd Vice Dean: Professor Heidi Hyytinen (Research)
Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology
1st Vice Dean: Professor Markku Hauta-Kasari (Education)
2nd Vice Dean: Professor Heli Peltola (Research)
Faculty of Health Sciences
1st Vice Dean: Professor Ville Leinonen (Research)
2nd Vice Dean: Senior University Lecturer Arja Lyytinen (Education)
Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
1st Vice Dean: Professor Sari Rissanen (Research)
2nd Vice Dean: Senior University Lecturer Minna Tanskanen (Education)
Vice Deans are tasked with supporting the Dean in the development of the faculty, in the implementation of the strategy and in promoting the activities of and the collaboration carried out by the faculty.
A total of 15 applications were received for the posts.
