HanaAcademy

HanaAcademy was established by Hanaholmen and the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation in 2010. The objective of Hanaholmen Academy is to promote bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange between Sweden and Finland in higher education and research. The primary target group is players in the research and education sector in Sweden and Finland, such as researchers, teachers and administrators. Hanaholmen Academy coordinates and initiates bilateral cooperation in research and higher education, and organises various events, seminars, workshops and courses. Hanaholmen Academy’s activities are led by a project manager and assisted by a steering group.

objectives

To create long-term networks between players in education and research
To increase the quality of education and research in Sweden and Finland through the bilateral exchange of experience in current issues
To promote interaction between the higher education sector and surrounding society
To create meaningful activities for relevant players in Sweden and Finland

HanaAcademy works in close cooperation with a number of different organisations and players. The activities serve as a gateway for Finnish researchers in Sweden and for Swedish researchers in Finland.

Focus areas 2022-2024

School development and teacher training
Researcher, teacher and student mobility
Academia, research and sustainability

“HanaAcademy is seen as an accommodating, professional and valuable partner. The cooperation with HanaAcademy has, in our experience, added value to higher education and research, established long-term and important contacts and facilitated high-quality academic events The bilateral perspective has been both rewarding and educational.”

Excerpt from an external evaluation conducted in 2024 by Professor Eva Åkesson, Professor Tom Böhling and Doctor of Politics Maria Saaristo.

steering group

Prof. Heidi Hansson (Chair), Umeå University
Prof. Timo Aarrevaara (Vice Chair), University of Lapland
Communicator Andreas Åhs, Folkuniversitetet Väst
Secretary General Ulrika Björkstén, Public and Science
Assistant Head of Department Bente Björk, Ministry of Education
Prof. Johan Strang, University of Helsinki
Contact Manager Tanja Remes, University of Helsinki
Education Counsellor Marjo Vesalainen, Ministry of Education and Culture
Prof. Tarja Häikiö, University of Gothenburg
First Secretary Anna Önnered, Embassy of Sweden in Finland
Programme Coordinator Ella Turta, Hanaholmen
Project Manager Janne Wikström, Hanaholmen, Sec.

Contact us

If you have any ideas about how Sweden and Finland can cooperate in higher education and research!

Janne Wikström

Project Manager (higher education and research)

+358 (0)44 563 7071

janne.wikstrom@hanaholmen.fi