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.
Current issues
Events
10.08.2022 | Online
Tieteentekijät
05.10.2022 | Online
Tieteentekijät
09.11.2022 | Online
Tieteentekijät
An extensive network of local associations in 12 cities
FUURT includes 15 member associations with over 7,000 members.
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.
Unemployment security
Unemployment security is a monetary benefit received during unemployment or a temporary lay-off.
Early Career Researchers
Early career researcher is a general concept that includes both those working on their doctoral thesis and newly graduated doctors. We have compiled current information, advice and guidelines for early career researchers.
