The Ethics Working GroupModified 2021-12-08 18:03
Organ
The Ethics Working Group of University of Oulu
Searching for
one member, one deputy
Opening date of application
2021-10-18
Application period
2021-10-18 - 2021-11-28
Term
2022-01-01 - 2023-12-31
Place and date for decision making
12/2021
The Ethics Working Group of the University of Oulu evokes discussion about ethical values and suggests ways of making those values visible. The Working Group also participates in the discussion of ethical education, supports faculties in establishing ethics committees and supports their operation, as well as organises and participates in events and meetings where ethical matters are discussed at a University level as well as on a national level. Additionally, the working group may assume special tasks during terms. For more information about the Ethics Working Group’s operation, visit https://www.oulu.fi/fi/etiikka
In addition to the student members, the working group consists of versatile teaching and research staff. The working group holds meetings a few times a semester. One member and one deputy member are selected to the working group for a two-year term. OYY’s Specialist in Social Affairs supports the student representatives in their work. Participation in the working group is voluntary work and does not award the participants study credits.
The Board of OYY appoints the student representatives in December of 2021, and the representatives’ term begins in January of 2022. Eligible for the position are all students who have submitted their application by the deadline of the application process and are registered as attending by 31 November, 2021. The selected student representative must be registered as attending when serving as a representative.
Knowledge of or interest in research ethics is considered a benefit. The selection process is conducted in accordance with the Act on Equality between Women and Men (609/1986).
In your application, please tell us your major, the stage of your studies and other experience that may affect the selection. Also describe your personal goals and motivation for the representative role.
Applications shall be submitted to this announcement by 28th of November. Sign in with your HAKA user account.
For further information contact Sanna Kangasniemi, OYY’s Specialist in Social Affairs, sanna.kangasniemi@oyy.fi