The Advisory Board of the University

The purpose of the Advisory Board of the University of Tampere is to promote joint activities of the Unviersity and its main stakeholder groups. The Advisory Board convenes approximately once a month to discuss co-operation themes and topical development plans of importance to the University and its stakeholder groups. The Advisory Board came into being in 1999.

For the term 1.1.2007 - 31.7.2009 the Members are:

Chairman:
Regional Mayor Jussi Niemi, The Council of Tampere Region

University representatives:
Chancellor Jorma Sipilä
Rector Krista Varantola
Vice Rector Arja Ropo
Vice Rector Juhani Lehto
Administrative Director Timo Lahti

Other members:
Director Lasse Eskonen, City of Tampere
Municipal Manager Mauri Heinonen, Vilppula municipality
Hospital District Director Rauno Ihalainen, Pirkanmaa Hospital District
Senior Vice President Juha Kostiainen, YIT Group
Director Erkki Lyden, Employment and Economic Development Centre for Pirkanmaa
Chief Executive Kari Neilimo, SOK Corporation
Managing Director Tommi Rasila, Tampere Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Director General Päivi Sillanaukee, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Nokia Fellow Mikko Terho, Nokia
Writer Vuokko Tolonen

Secretary:
Accounting Manager Päivi Mäntysaari
tel (03) 3551 6508
email firstname.lastname@uta.fi