Welcome to FUURT!
The Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT) is an active trade union that represents all those working in science, research and higher education. Our members are supported by university-specific associations, two national associations, skilled shop stewards as well as our strong negotiation position and extensive advocacy networks.
Trust in science, research, education and the people behind them
Parliamentary election manifesto
Sign our Parliamentary election manifesto here (in Finnish).
See also: FUURT members as candidates in the Parliamentary Elections (in Finnish).
Inspiration, knowledge and networks
The first Tieteentekijäpäivä event will be held on 5 May for the purpose of gathering our membership together in Helsinki for a day of recreation, inspiration and networking – be sure to join us!
The last date for registration is Friday, 14 April 2023.
SEE THE PROGRAMME AND REGISTER FOR THE TIETEENTEKIJÄPÄIVÄ EVENT HERE.
Current issues
Events
29.03.2023 | Jyväskylä
Jyväskylän tieteentekijät – JYTTE
29.03.2023 | Vantaa
Tieteentekijät
20.04.2023 | Online
Tieteentekijät
04.05.2023 | Espoo
Tieteentekijät
05.05.2023 | Helsinki
Tieteentekijät
06.05.2023
Tieteentekijät
11.05.2023 | Online
Tieteentekijät
Acatiimi magazine
Acatiimi is the trade union magazine for the members of FUURT, the Finnish Union of University Professors, and the Union for University Teachers and Researchers in Finland (YLL). Established in 1997, Acatiimi is published in print 5–6 times a year.
Fixed-term employment contracts
Information, advice, statistics and solutions for fixed-term employment relationships.
Daily life of academics
Work in science, research, higher education, learning and innovations.
Early career researcher
We have compiled current information, advice and guidelines for early career researchers.
