The board changed deans' reporting relation and approved the progress of the new teacher training school building

At its meeting on 25 March 2025, the Board of Directors of the University of Oulu decided to place the deans directly under the supervision of the rector, approved the location and initiated the planning phase of the new University of Oulu teacher training school building, and appointed the board of the University of Oulu Scholarship Foundation for the 2025 term.

The board decided that the deans leading the faculties will henceforth report directly to the rector. Until now, the deans have been accountable to and reported to a vice rector serving as their line manager. Going forward, the vice rectors will primarily be responsible for and report to the rector on research (vice rector for research), education (vice rector for education), and collaboration and innovation activities (vice rector for cooperation), as well as other responsibilities determined by the rector.

The board also decided that the new building project for the University of Oulu teacher training school will proceed to the planning phase. In the next stage, the plans and solutions for the building, which will be located in the northwest corner of the main campus plot in Linnanmaa, will be refined. In addition, a construction permit will be obtained for the building, and the construction contract will be put out to tender. The project developer is the University Properties of Finland Ltd (SYK), with whom the University of Oulu will sign a preliminary lease agreement and an agreement for further planning. (linkki erilliseen tiedotteeseen)

The board appointed two new members to the board of the University of Oulu Scholarship Foundation to replace those whose terms have ended: CEO Minna Åman-Toivio and Vice Rector for Education Mirja Illikainen. Continuing members include Vice Rector for Research Taina Pihlajaniemi and Director of Education and Culture Mika Penttilä. Their term will continue until 31 December 2025. The board appointed Professor Harri Haapasalo as the chair for 2025 and Vice Rector for Research Taina Pihlajaniemi as the vice-chair. Additionally, Professor Helka-Liisa Hentilä, Director General Kaisa Ainasoja, and Industrial Advisor Jorma Terentjeff will continue as members. The board of the support foundation decides, among other matters, on the grants awarded by the foundation.

Furthermore, the Board of Directors:

  • approved updates to the data protection policy governing the processing of personal data, which include clarifications of responsibilities related to data protection
  • was informed that the rector will establish an evaluation group to assess the duties defined for the faculty board in the rules of procedure as part of the university's management system. The rector will report the group's findings to the board.
  • was informed on the progress of the property strategy preparation work, which is currently in the data collection and needs assessment phase
Last updated: 25.3.2025