Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH) has initiated an external evaluation of its activities during the 2024–2025 academic year.
“Evaluation is a part of the institute’s ongoing development work. Feedback was gathered from various forums, providing valuable insights into the institute’s strengths and areas for improvement,” Risto Kunelius, Director of HSSH, says.
Feedback was collected in September and October through an online survey targeting colleagues who have been actively collaborating with HSSH. Additionally, faculty research committees provided comments on the first draft of the evaluation report.
The institute’s mission is to develop the shared research environment of the City Centre Campus.
“The institute’s mission is to develop the shared research environment of the City Centre Campus by supporting interdisciplinary initiatives, methodological development, and the shared use of research infrastructures.”
The first version of the evaluation report will be published in January. It will provide a comprehensive overview of HSSH’s activities, its impacts, and its future directions. An international evaluation group will visit the campus in March and April. Their observations and recommendations will be finalized by May.
This evaluation process reflects HSSH’s commitment to openness and continuous improvement, laying a solid foundation for the future of interdisciplinary research.