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University of Helsinki Faculty of Social Sciences
 

Faculty of Social Sciences

Information:

Contact information:

Faculty Office:
Unioninkatu 37 (P.O. Box 54)
00014 University of Helsinki
Phone +358-(0)9-1911 (University)
Fax +358-(0)9-191 24835

Faculty Office

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The Faculty Office and the Study Office are located at Unioninkatu 37, first floor (entrance from Snellmaninkatu 14 or through the gate at Yrjö-Koskisen katu).

Faculty Office

The Faculty office is open Mon-Fri 9-11 and 12-14.45. During the summer months the office is open Mon-Fri 9-11.

Riitta Honkala, Head of Administration
Tel. (09) 191 24804
E-mail: Riitta.Honkala(at)helsinki.fi

  • Professorial appointments and the filling of teaching posts
  • Leaves of absence and letters of appointment
  • Adjustment of the post structure (e.g., the establishment of posts)
  • Appointment of docents
  • Other matters relating to general and personnel administration

Terhi Kulonpalo, Administrative Secretary
Tel. (09) 191 24805
E-mail: Terhi.Kulonpalo(at)helsinki.fi

  • Postgraduate study rights
  • Doctoral dissertations and Licentiate theses
  • Other matters relating to postgraduate degrees
  • Facilities

Tuula Pietilä, Financial Planning Officer
Tel. (09) 191 24801
E-mail: tuula.pietila(at)helsinki.fi

  • Operational and financial planning
  • Preparations for the distribution of allocations
  • Research contracts
  • Coordination of performance negotiations
  • Travel grants for students writing their Master’s theses
  • Other matters relating to financial administration

Jonna Nieminen , Secretary
Tel. (09) 191 24803
E-mail: jonna.m.nieminen(at)helsinki.fi

  • Secretary at Faculty Council meetings
  • Management of Faculty Council documents
  • Assessors’ and pre-examiners’ fees
  • Agendas and minutes of Faculty Council meetings

Pirkko Jakoila, Secretary
Tel. (09) 191 24802
E-mail: Pirkko.Jakoila(at)helsinki.fi

  • Invoices and accounts

Marita Kemppainen , Secretary
Tel. (09) 191 24802
E-maili:marita.kemppainen(at)helsinki.fi

  • Invoicing and the processing of invoices
  • Follow-up of allocations
  • Assistance in the distribution of allocations

Study Office

Tuula Hakkola, Head of Student Affairs
Tel. (09) 191 24806
E-mail: Tuula.Hakkola(at)helsinki.fi
Office hours: As agreed

  • Head of the Study Office
  • Preparation, presentation and development of the matters related to the undergraduate degrees
  • Preparation, presentation and development of the matters related to undergraduate student admissions
  • Coordination of confirmation of degree requirements
  • Administration of approval of Master's theses
  • Recognition of studies completed elsewhere
  • Administration of degree certificates
  • Cooperation with the network for study affairs
  • Subject teacher education
  • Students’ legal protection

Marianne Järveläinen, International Coordinator
Tel. (09) 191 24807
E-mail: Marianne.Jarvelainen(at)helsinki.fi
Office hours: Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. , or by appointment

  • Preparation, presentation and development of the matters related to international student admissions
  • Recognition of studies completed abroad
  • Coordination of student exchanges
  • Coordination of the teaching in English
  • Coordination and administration of the programme in Finnish Society and Culture
  • Coordination of the Programme in International Careers
  • Preparation, presentation and development of the matters related to international undergraduate degrees

Antti Kosonen , Student Adviser
Tel. (09) 191 24812
E-mail: antti.kosonen(at)helsinki.fi
Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. , and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Mr. Vanhanen can best be contacted by separate agreement.

  • Study advice and guidance
  • The Flexible Study Right Scheme, non-degree and supplementary studies and other study rights
  • Admissions guidance
  • Tutoring
  • Dissemination of information related to academic affairs, including maintenance of the Faculty website

Eija Laaksonen, Secretary
Tel. (09) 191 24811
E-mail: Eija.Laaksonen(at)helsinki.fi

  • Customer service
  • Processing of degree diplomas
  • Processing of completed Master’s theses

Outi Sirniö , Labour Market Contact Person
Tel. (09) 191 24809
E-mail: valt-rekry(at)helsinki.fi
Office: room 1005

  • labour market contact person
  • practical traning
  • alumni activities