Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Marc Lemaitre Director-General | The role of research in addressing current European challenges, particularly in the contexts of competitiveness and security. The role of other regional actors and innovation ecosystems as supporters | SRC |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Antti Timonen Cabinet member | Visit to the Oulu University | SRC |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Anniina Iskanius Cabinet member | Visit to the Oulu University | SRC |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Henna Virkkunen Executive Vice-President | Visit to the Oulu University | SRC |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Alban Kellerbauer Head of Unit | Discussion on ERC in FP10, grant schemes including ERC Plus, use of AI in evaluation and host institutions’ support to applicants. | SRC |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Alban Kellerbauer Head of Unit | Discussion on ERC in FP10, grant schemes including ERC Plus, use of AI in evaluation and host institutions’ support to applicants. | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Annukka Ojala Cabinet member | Role of universities in research | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Annukka Ojala Cabinet member | Role of universities in research | SRC |
| 13 May 2025 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | EU Knowledge Valorisation Policy and the role of universities | SRC |
| 13 May 2025 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | EU Knowledge Valorisation Policy and the role of universities | — |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Jutta Urpilainen Commissioner | Academic cooperation with Africa | SRC |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Jutta Urpilainen Commissioner | Academic cooperation with Africa | — |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Risto Artjoki Cabinet member | Horizon Europe | SRC |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Risto Artjoki Cabinet member | Horizon Europe | — |
Mission & Goals
The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu, founded in 1958, is one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. In all its activities, the University of Oulu strives for excellent quality, performance and attractiveness. Our research strength areas reach top-level in the world and our diversified education responds to different needs in changing society. As a result of the work in the university, opportunities for innovations and businesses arise. The University of Oulu conducts impactful and responsible research. Our aim is to provide an excellent student experience and healthy university community. Our values are: Creating new, Taking responsibility, and Succeeding together. Sustainable development is a goal in all of our operations.
EU Legislative Interests
EU Research and Innovation Policy, Education Policy, Cohesion Policy, Industrial policy, Arctic Policy
Communication Activities
Interim evaluation of Horizon 2020: position paper Unifi - Universities Finland Universities Finland UNIFI: position paper on the mission-oriented approach of FP9 Digital Europe programme targeted consultation Public consultation on the European Union’s Arctic policy Public consultation on A global approach to research, innovation, education and youth Public consultation on the past, present and future of the European research and innovation programmes 2014-2027
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
European University Association Arctic 6 UArctic - University of the Arctic FUNIBRU UnILiON Bio-based Industries Consortium, BIC EIT RawMaterials A. SPIRE euRobotics AISBL ESTEP 5G IA ADRA BEPA HER INSIDE EASSH Photonics21 EASN ETP SMR
Organisation Members
N/A