Candidates announced for rector position at Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Finland

The top candidates for the position of rector at Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) have been identified. The finalists include Mika Hannula, Vice-Rector of the University of Turku; Jari Multisilta, rector and CEO of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences; Marja Sutela, Vice-Rector for Education at Tampere University; and Kirsi Viskari, rector of the Tampere Region Vocational Institute TREDU.

On Monday, the candidates participated in a panel discussion aimed at the staff and students of the Tampere higher education community. The TAMK board has stated that it will make a decision regarding the appointment of the new rector-CEO as soon as possible.

Initially, there were 17 applicants for the position at TAMK; however, four withdrew during the application process. The former rector of TAMK, Tapio Kujala, will finish his term in March 2024, as he was appointed as Vice-Rector responsible for education at the University of the Arts Helsinki in May.