Sari Lindblom

Sari Lindblom
Born (1960-05-06) 6 May 1960 (age 64)
Helsinki, Finland
ParentSeppo Lindblom (father)
Academic background
ThesisStudying in a traditional medical curriculum : study success, orientations to studying and problems that arise (1999)
Academic work
DisciplinePsychologist
Sub-disciplineEducationalist
InstitutionsUniversity of Helsinki

Sari Lindblom (born 6 May 1960)[1] is a Finnish psychologist and educationalist specialising in tertiary education,[2] who has since 2022 served as the first female rector of the University of Helsinki.[3][4]

Prior to her appointment as the rector, Lindblom held the positions of vice- and deputy rector, as well as directing the university's Centre for University Teaching and Learning 'HYPE' from 2004 to 2017.[3]

Lindblom has (co-)authored 17 books and over 100 articles.[3] She publishes also under her married name Lindblom-Ylänne.[5]

Lindblom's is the eldest daughter of the banker and politician Seppo Lindblom, and a grandchild of the trade unionist and politician Olavi Lindblom.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Lindblom CV 2023" (PDF). University of Helsinki. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  2. ^ "People – Centre for University Teaching and Learning". University of Helsinki. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Rector Sari Lindblom". University of Helsinki. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Helsingin yliopistolle nimitettiin historian ensimmäinen naisrehtori: ensitöikseen Sari Lindblom haluaa ratkaista kysymyksen, joka jakaa yliopistolaisia". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 February 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Sari Lindblom-Ylänne". Google Scholar. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  6. ^ Kuka Kukin On (Who's Who) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. 1978. p. 530. Retrieved 10 August 2024.


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