Katariina Styrman has long been active in the University's Student Union, and has now moved on to act as a representative for Finnish sauna culture. In her spare time Styrman works on the board of the University’s Alumni association, with the brief to make the University relevant for those who have already transitioned into the workplace. It’s not unheard of for her to let slip a politically incorrect remark or two, safe in the knowledge that she is a qualified historian, of course.
Born March 3, 1980, Espoo
Master of Arts (General History), 2009
Managing Director, Finnish Sauna Society, 2014-
Secretary General, Student Union of the Helsinki University (HYY), 2008–2012
Chair, Student Union Representative Council, 2007
Deputy Chair, Student Union Representative Council, Chair of Economic Committee, 2006
Chair, Kronos ry, 2003
Photo: The Finnish Sauna Society
Written by Tero Juutilainen
Translated by John Calton
Katariina Styrman came to the University from Matinkylä in Espoo in 2000. Studying at the University was not an obvious choice but she was an avid reader, especially where historical works were concerned. Her passion for studying came from her parents who encouraged her to continue. The then Department of…
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Katariina Styrman has not spent a lot of time thinking about her prospective career. Her duties in the Student Union have changed according to her interests at the time, and in the future Styrman intends to pursue her own interests. Her only requirements for a workplace are that there is a good atmosphere and that she can agree with their values.
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Katariina Styrman’s present work duties don’t have much to do with the University but she still keeps in touch with her old student mates. Styrman became active in the University of Helsinki Alumni Association in 2015. For her, being an alumna means constant communication with the University.
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Katariina Styrman has many wonderful memories from her years at the University of Helsinki. The first events that come to mind are the May Day celebrations or Vappu, where formal representation and the communal side of university life came together.
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