Lobby organisation
Oulun yliopisto
Think tank or academic body · Think tanks & research · HQ: Finland · Transparency Register entry
As of 7 November 2026, Oulun yliopisto appears in 9 declared MEP meetings (4 different MEPs), most often with Greens/EFA.
In their own words
“The University of Oulu is an international science university which creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu, founded in 1958, is one of the biggest and the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. In all its activities, the University of Oulu strives for excellent quality, performance and attractiveness.”
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“Our research strength areas reach top-level in the world and our diversified education responds to different needs in changing society. As a result of the work in the university, opportunities for innovations and businesses arise. The University of Oulu conducts impactful and responsible research. Our aim is to provide an excellent student experience and healthy university community. Our values are: Creating new, Taking responsibility, and Succeeding together. Sustainable development is a goal in all of our operations.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 9 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2019–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (3 in 2025). Hatched: 2026 is a part-year - the record runs to 6 Nov 2026.
Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.
The MEPs they meet most
The 9 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Ville Niinistö | Research policy |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Ville Niinistö | Research and innovation |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Ville Niinistö | Research and innovation |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Sebastian Tynkkynen | Oulun yliopiston uuden rehtoraatin tapaaminen |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Mika Aaltola | EU affairs |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Sirpa Pietikäinen | Health |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Ville Niinistö | Research and innovation |
| 27 Nov 2023 | Ville Niinistö | Current topics of education and research |
| 7 Nov 2019 | Ville Niinistö | Innovation and research |
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