University management
The rector manages the university’s operational activities with support from the Executive Group.
Introduction
Master of Music Kaarlo Hildén is the Rector of Uniarts Helsinki for a five-year term from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2025.
The rector is supported by an Executive Group, which is a discussion body whose members make decisions within their remits.
In addition to the rector, the members of the Executive Group are Vice Rector for Education Tapio Kujala, Vice Rector for Research Ossi Naukkarinen, Academy of Fine Arts Dean Leevi Haapala, Sibelius Academy Dean Emilie Gardberg (on leave of absence until 31 December 2025, Markus Utrio deputises), Theatre Academy Dean Otso Huopaniemi, finance director Tiina Laino-Asikainen, personnel and development director Riikka Mäki-Ontto and communications and external relations director Eveliina Olsson.
The chair of the Executive Group is the rector, and Senior Advisor Katja Kiviharju acts as the secretary.
Contact information
katja.kiviharju@uniarts.fi
+358 0294 47 2000 (exchange)
PL 10
00097 Taideyliopisto
Rectors and deans
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Kaarlo Hildén
- Rector
University of the Arts Helsinki
Contact via the executive assistant: - +358 50 311 0704
- marlene.weck@uniarts.fi
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Tapio Kujala
- Vice Rector
University of the Arts Helsinki
Contact via the executive assistant: - +358 50 311 0704
- marlene.weck@uniarts.fi
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Ossi Naukkarinen
- Vice rector (for research)
University of the Arts Helsinki
Contact via the executive assistant: - +358 50 311 0704
- marlene.weck@uniarts.fi
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Leevi Haapala
- Dean
Uniarts Helsinki's Academy of Fine Arts
Contact via executive assistant: - +358 50 477 0507
- maria.vataja@uniarts.fi
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Markus Utrio
- Vice Dean,
Uniarts Helsinki's Sibelius Academy
Deputises for the Dean until until 31 December 2025. - +358504013455
- markus.utrio@uniarts.fi
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Otso Huopaniemi
- Dean
Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy
Contact via executive assistant: - +358 40 079 2099
- aapo.juusti@uniarts.fi