Welcome to the Union of Research Professionals!
The Union of Research Professionals (Tieteentekijät) is an active trade union that represents all those working in science, research and higher education. Our members are supported by associations, skilled shop stewards as well as our strong negotiation position and extensive advocacy networks.
Current issues
Events
11.02.2026 | Online
Tieteentekijät
20.03.2026 | Helsinki
Tieteentekijät
22.05.2026 | Online
Tieteentekijät
26.08.2026 | Online
Tieteentekijät
14.11.2026 | Helsinki
Tieteentekijät
Daily life of academics
Work in science, research, higher education, learning and innovations.
Fixed-term employment contracts
Information, advice, statistics and solutions for fixed-term employment relationships.
Early career researcher
We have compiled current information, advice and guidelines for early career researchers.
Unemployment security
Unemployment security is a monetary benefit received during unemployment or a temporary lay-off.
Acatiimi magazine
Acatiimi is the trade union magazine for the members of the Union of Research Professionals, the Finnish Union of University Professors, and the Union for University Teachers and Researchers in Finland (YLL). Established in 1997, Acatiimi is published in print 5 times a year.
An extensive network in 12 cities
Through our 16 member associations, the Union of Research Professionals has local activities in Espoo, Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Oulu, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Rovaniemi. Three of our member associations are nationwide: the Information Academics (Informaatioalan Akateemiset, INA), the Finnish Association of Academic Researchers (Suomen akateemisten tutkijoiden yhdistys, SATY) and the Suomen ammattikorkeakoulujen tieteentekijät, Samkot ry.