Chancellor Thomas Wilhelmsson
The Chancellor of the University of Helsinki is in charge of promoting the sciences and the university's social interaction, as well as supervising the interests and activities of the university.
The Chancellor decides on the filling of a professor's post in a manner stipulated by the University Statutes. The Chancellor awards the honorary title of professor and the title of docent.
The Chancellor is responsible for the organisation of the internal audit of the University and leads investigations into matters infringing upon good scientific practices. The Chancellor gives the permission for organising conferment ceremonies.
The Chancellor of the University of Helsinki has the right to be present whenever the Government considers matters that have a bearing on the University.
The university collegium shall elect the Chancellor for a term of office of up to five years.
Thomas Wilhelmsson, Professor of Civil and Commercial Law, is the Chancellor of the University of Helsinki.
Inauguration
Chancellor's travel grant
Contact information
Chancellor of the University of Helsinki
Thomas Wilhelmsson
Tel: +358 9 191 22206
Fax: +358 9 191 22960
thomas.wilhelmsson@helsinki.fi
P.O. Box 3 (Yliopistonkatu 2)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
PA to the Chancellor
Kirsi Petersen-Jessen
Tel: +358 9 191 22670
kirsi.petersen-jessen@helsinki.fi
Legal Secretary to the Chancellor
Sakari Melander
Tel: +358 9 191 21781
sakari.melander@helsinki.fi
Researchers and Publications