What experiences does Finland have with higher education institution groups? What impact have they had on education, research, regional development and the activities of higher education institutions? What added value or challenges have group structures generated?
The Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER) of the University of Jyväskylä examines in its survey the strategic goals of Finnish higher education institution groups and their operational and economic impact.
Welcome to a webinar on Thursday, 5 November, 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 to hear more.
The survey was carried out as part of the preparations for collaboration between higher education institutions in eastern Finland. Its aim is to produce independent research data on the activities, impact and economic implications of higher education institution groups to support preparations and decision-making.
The webinar will be held in Finnish. Participants can submit comments and questions during the event. A recording will be published of the webinar with English subtitles, and an English summary will be made available of the survey.
The research report, its English summary, and the webinar recording will be published after the event. The version with English subtitles will be published later.
The event is open to everyone interested in the topic.
Please join the event via this link (Vimeo)
Programme
Opening words
Tapio Määttä, Rector, University of Eastern Finland
Strategic goals of higher education institution groups, operational and economic impact
Terhi Nokkala, Research Professor, the Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER) of the University of Jyväskylä
Comments:
Leena Pöntynen, Director of Skills and Competence, Technology Industries of Finland
Heikki Kuutti Uusitalo, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Finnish Education Employers
DSSc Jarkko Tirronen, higher education researcher
Summary and closing words