My dream

I dream about a multidisciplinary project in which toponyms are examined from different points of view and where toponymy constitutes a body of research material. The project would combine research findings and teaching, and the students would present their degree work as part of the project. In a way my dream has already come true in the multidisciplinary projects examining Helsinki. My hope is that these are a source of joy and benefit for local people and others who have dealings in the city.

By Written by Terhi Ainiala. Translated by John Calton.

Terhi Ainiala

Terhi Tuulikki Ainiala
Born July 4, 1967

Master of Arts 1991 and Doctor of Philosophy 1997 (Finnish Language), University of Helsinki.

Finnish language University Lecturer 2012- , University of Helsinki

Researcher, Special Investigator, Head of Research Division, Institute for the Languages of Finland, 1991-2011; Research Assistant, Academy of Finland 1995-97 (on secondment from Institute).
Docent in Finnish Language, 2003-, University of Helsinki

Publications, research projects and other academic activities
Research interests: onomastics, specialising in socio-onomastics and urban place names; slang

Written by Terhi Ainiala and Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta (ed.)
Translated by John Calton