Finnish Higher Education Pedagogy Network FinHE is a nationally mandated network for higher education pedagogy, operating under Unifi and Arene and connecting representatives from every university and university of applied sciences in Finland. FinHE works to shape and advance a national perspective on the development and impact of higher education pedagogy.
Network Mission
- to advance development, national and international collaboration, and research in higher education pedagogy
- to strengthen pedagogical collaboration and impact across higher education institutions
- to act as an expert body and advocacy channel in higher education pedagogy
The chairs and vice chairs 1.2.2026 - 1.2.2027:
Kimmo Mäki (chair), D. Sc., Lic. Ed., Principal Lecturer, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Leena Ripatti-Torniainen (chair), Ph. D., Docent, University Lecturer in University Pedagogy, Tampere University
Eeva-Leena Forma (vice chair), MA, Pedagogical Development Manager, SAMK Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Heidi Hyytinen (vice chair), Professor in University Pedagogy, University of Eastern Finland
Anna Parpala (vice chair), Ph. D., Docent, Senior University Lecturer in University Pedagogy, University of Helsinki
Viivi Virtanen (vice chair), Ph. D., Docent, Principal Research Scientist, HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences
Expert members:
Hanna Ilola, Lic. Ed., Dean, Faculty of Pedagogical Innovations and Culture, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Mari Murtonen, Professor in Higher Education Pedagogy, University of Turku
Contact Information:
Chair Kimmo Mäki: kimmo.maki@haaga-helia.fi, +358404887399
Chair Leena Ripatti-Torniainen: leena.ripatti-torniainen@tuni.fi, +358505771506