Rector Petra Kouvonen
The rector manages the operations of the Swedish School of Social Science and is responsible for carrying out its duties efficiently, economically and effectively. The rector has overall responsibility for the School’s human resources and financial affairs as well as assets.
Contact information
petra.kouvonen[at]helsinki.fi
041 4552280
Vice-rector Mats Bergman
In charge of research and stand in for rector if needed
Professor in Media and communications
Contact information
mats.bergman(at)helsinki.fi
050 3185110
Vice-rector Anna Henning-Lindblom
In charge of academic affairs
University lecturer in i social psychology
Contact information
anna.henning[at]helsinki.fi
050 415 4569
Vice-rector Jenny Stenberg-Sirén
In charge of of community relations
University lecturer in journalism
Contact information
jenny.stenberg-siren[at]helsinki.fi
050 5661817
The board is the School’s highest decision-making organ and comprises the rector, who chairs the board, nine student and staff members, a member appointed by the University, and two external members. The vice-rectors have the right to be present at board meetings and to exercise their right to speak.
The term of office of the board is four calendar years; however, the student members are selected for a term of two calendar years at a time.
The duties of the board include the following:
Members and substitutes of the board 2022-2025
Chair of the board rector Petra Kouvonen