Professor Tommi Kärkkäinen elected as the chair of the University Collegium

Professor Kärkkäinen is from the Faculty of Information Technology and his research interests are related to, among others, artificial intelligence, machine learning, learning analytics, brain research and nanosciences. He has worked as a professor at the University of Jyväskylä since 2002. Kärkkäinen has conducted joint research and published articles with researchers from all six faculties of the University. He has a long experience in management duties at JYU and also as a member of the University Collegium.

The University Collegium includes 30 members who all have personal deputies. Of the members, 10 represent the professors, 10 the teaching and research staff and other staff, and 10 the students.

The University Collegium decides on, for example, the number of the University Board members and the term of office of the Board and its members. It also selects the Board members from outside the University community, confirms the University’s financial statement and annual report, and decides on discharging the Board members and the Rector from liability. The Collegium also functions as a voice of the university community towards the University management.

The Collegium’s term of office is from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025.