Diversity and Inclusion

University of Helsinki as a champion of the transversal theme Diversity and Inclusion within the Una Europa alliance, we are committed to fostering a culture and practices of diversity and inclusivity across all our partner institutions with different actions. Together with Diversity Council, we aim to drive meaningful progress in this important area and promote a more equitable and inclusive higher education landscape.

"Our primary mission is to see diversity mainstreamed within the Una Europa alliance. When we talk about diversity, it doesn't happen in a social vacuum – it’s always related to the context we’re in. We have to think about how our objectives, vision, mission and activities actually link to the existing social, historical, economic and political context in our universities and in our societies."

Anna-Leena Riitaoja, the Chair of the Diversity Council

We are achieving these goals through creating different resources and advising Una Europa’s different activities and reports. In the on-going project duration, our special interest is in students with migrant and refugee backgrounds. 

We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving excellence in education and research, and we are excited to collaborate with our fellow Una Europa members to build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.