University of Oulu appoints two new vice rectors – both are EMBA alumni

At its meeting on 29 April 2025, the Board of the University of Oulu appointed Matti Latva-aho, D.Sc. (Tech) as Vice Rector for Research and Petteri Alahuhta, Ph.D. as Vice Rector for Cooperation.

The Vice Rector for Research leads the research activities of the University of Oulu, and the Vice Rector for Cooperation leads stakeholder and cooperation relations as well as innovation activities. The term of the vice rectors is five years from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.

Professor Matti Latva-aho is particularly known for leading the successful 6G research at the University of Oulu. Petteri Alahuhta will transfer to the position of Vice Rector for Cooperation from the position of Vice President of VTT's research area.

We are pleased and proud that both appointees are alumni of the University of Oulu’s Executive MBA programme. Warm congratulations to Matti and Petteri on their new and significant appointments.

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Last updated: 30.4.2025