Ten applications were submitted for the position of Rector of the University of Jyväskylä
Ten applications for the position of Rector of the University of Jyväskylä were submitted by the deadline of 7 May.

Published
8.5.2023
Applications were submitted by the following applicants:
Vice Rector Piia Björn, Jyväskylä
Professor Marko Hakovirta, Cary (North Carolina)
Kim Kihlström, Jyväskylä
Vice Rector Tapio Koivu, Oulu
Expert independent Mika-Petri Laakkonen, Rovaniemi
Dean Jari Ojala, Jyväskylä
Lecturer Hanna-Leena Putkinen, Tampere
Kalle Ruppa, Jyväskylä
Professor Saara L. Taalas, Lund
Rector Mari Walls, Kangasala
In compliance with the Universities Act, the University Board elects the rector for a maximum term of five years. The rector is required to have a doctoral degree, abilities and professional competencies needed in the position as well as good leadership skills demonstrated in practice.
The University Board will inform the public about the next steps later.