University management

The rector manages the university’s operational activities with support from the Executive Group.

Introduction

The rector of Uniarts Helsinki for a five-year term from from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2025 is Master of Music Kaarlo Hildén.

The rector is supported by an Executive Group, which is a discussing body whose members make decisions within their remits.

In addition to the rector, the members of the Executive Group are Vice Rector for Education Lauri Väkevä, Vice Rector for Research Jaana Erkkilä-Hill, Sibelius Academy Dean Emilie Gardberg, Theatre Academy Dean Maarit Ruikka, Academy of Fine Arts Dean Hanna Johansson, HR and Service Director Riikka Mäki-Ontto, Finance Director Tiina Laino-Asikainen and Director of Communications and External Relations 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

    • Kaarlo Hildén

    • Rector
      University of the Arts Helsinki
    • Contact via the executive assistant:

    • Jaana Erkkilä-Hill

    • Vice Rector
      University of the Arts Helsinki
    • Contact via the executive assistant:

    • Lauri Väkevä

    • Vice Rector
      University of the Arts Helsinki
    • Contact via the executive assistant:

    • Emilie Gardberg

    • Dean
      Sibelius Academy
    • Contact via the executive assistant: +358 50 339 0990

    • Hanna Johansson

    • Dean
      Academy of Fine Arts
    • Contact via the executive assistant:

    • Maarit Ruikka

    • Dean
      Theatre Academy
    • Contact via the executive assistant: