The Union’s Autumn Meeting will elect the President and Vice Presidents for the 2027–2028 term on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Get to know the candidates here!
President Candidates 2027–2028
Antti Pajala
Education:Doc. Pol. Sci. 2003, title of docent 2011 (political science)
Current position: University lecturer (2013-) and Head of Division (2015-) of Political Science at the University of Turku, Chief Shop Steward (2020-)
Paula Silvén
Education: M.A. (Education), M.A.
Current post: Doctoral researcher in higher education policy (grant-funded researcher)
Vice President Candidates 2027–2028
Olli-Pekka Kasurinen
Education: M.A.
Current post: Doctoral researcher
Tommi Kokkonen
Education: PhD, Didactic Physics, University of Helsinki, 2017
Current post: University teacher, University of Turku
Paula Silvén
Education: M.A. (Education), M.A.
Current post: Doctoral researcher in higher education policy (grant-funded researcher)
Paula Silvén is also running for the position of Vice Chair.