Career Stories

Iida Kalakoski is a University Lecturer in the History of Architecture and Conservation of the Built Heritage at Tampere University. In the video, she discusses, among other things, integrating research with teaching and how the built environment shapes people’s everyday lives, well-being and a sustainable future. She also shares her views on Tampere University as an employer and working environment. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Eduardo Anaya Plaza is an Associate Professor at Tampere University and leads the Photoactive Biomaterials research group. In the video, he reflects on his experience of Tampere University as an employer and academic community, and what has motivated him to continue his career here.

Tuulikki Harsia works as a Senior Specialist at Juniversity, Tampere University’s university for children and young people. In the video, she talks about the meaningfulness of her work in inspiring young people towards science, research and higher education, and shares her perspective on the University as a workplace. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Lauri Kokkinen is a University Researcher in the Tampere Institute for Advanced Study and Head of a WHO Collaborating Centre. In the video, he explains why he considers Tampere Institute for Advanced Study a professional “paradise” and reflects on Tampere University as an employer and working environment. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Daria Dayter is an Associate Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Tampere University. Her research examines how English is used as a tool for influence in digital environments. In the video, she discusses her international academic career, which has taken her through several countries to Tampere University, and what has inspired her to stay.

Sami Paavilainen is a University Lecturer in Physics at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Head of the Degree Programme and team leader to other teachers. In the video, he speaks about his teaching career, the importance of encountering diverse students, and why Tampere University offers an inspiring and supportive environment for teaching professionals. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Anni Kangas is an Associate Professor of International Politics at Tampere University. In the video, she highlights the importance of research-based knowledge in today’s uncertain global political climate and reflects on Tampere University as a unique environment for continuous learning and new generations of students. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Faruk Nazeri is a Doctoral Researcher in Education and a research fellow at the REAL Research Centre at Tampere University. In the video, he discusses his research on the competences of students with an immigrant background and the factors influencing them, the societal impact of his work, and the University’s role in promoting diversity. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.

Päivi Lignell works as an IT Architect in IT Services at Tampere University. In the video, she explains how she develops services and information systems to support the needs of students, staff and the wider university community. She also reflects on how working at the University differs from the private sector and what motivated her to return to Tampere University. The video is in Finnish, but English subtitles are available.