OYY awarded the Coolest Teacher of the year and awarded 93 honorary academic decorations at Annos 64 anniversary celebrations
OYY awarded hononary academic decorations and other tokens of gratitude at the annual ball Annos on Saturday 24.2.
The Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY) has awarded the Coolest Teacher award to Eetu-Pekka Heikkinen, a lecturer in process metallurgy. The award is given annually based on student nominations. Heikkinen, a seasoned educator, passionately guides undergraduate and master’s thesis projects. According to students, Heikkinen is recognised for his versatile teaching methods, continuous course development, and personalised support for students. Heikkinen also receives praise for his excellent collaboration with students, flexible course arrangements, and contributions to the overall development of the faculty.
In addition to the Coolest Teacher award, honorary academic decorations were awarded at the annual ball to those who have contributed to the students’ good life. This year, Anssi Tossavainen and Tiina Strand were recognized with the first class medal for their long-standing commitment to roles in Pohjois-Suomen opiskelija-asuntosäätiö (PSOAS), among other activities. Suvi-Anna Salminen also received the first class medal. Salminen was the chair of OYY’s board in 2023. Nominations for the honorary academic decorations come from organisations within OYY, and the awards are granted by the Student Union’s board.
Academic honorary decorations awarded in the annual ball:
I Class
Anssi Tossavainen
Suvi-Anna Salminen
Tiina Strand
II Class
Elli Reinola
Veera Hiltunen
Niko Vanhala
Timi Kärki
Leea Putula
III Class
Aapomikko Matti
Aku Forsman
Aleksi Kannussaari
Alli Teirikko
Anna-Maija Multas
Anni Lakso
Benjamin Wuite
Daria Zaikovskaia
Eemil Pulkkinen
Eero Haimi
Elina Mannermaa
Elisa Puolakanaho
Elli Kononen
Elviira Marketta Tervamäki
Enni Pirilä
Erik Kärnä
Erkko Mäkelä
Essi Lampela
Essi Vuorela
Eveliina Puutio
Fanni Alaraappana
Hannes Eilola
Ida Leipivaara
Ida-Lotta Rajanen
Iines Tikka
Ina Raulo
Jake Maununen
Janne Venho
Jarno Siivola
Jenna Poranen
Jenni Parpala
Joanna Sallanko
Johannes Kähkölä
Joni Viitala
Joona Halonen
Juho Bruun
Kamaldeep Kaur Randhawa
Kati Korteniemi
Katja Simonen
Katri Holmi
Katri Kantola
Katri Pajunpää
Laura Karjalainen
Laura Lankinen
Laura Raitavuo
Lauri Lassila
Leena Salo
Linda Markkola
Lotta Ojala
Maija Mourujärvi
Maria Södö
Matias Hasa
Mila Laitala
Minna Pukari
Minttu Varis
Natalie Lewis
Nikita Konovets
Okko Saarinen
Olga Oinas-Panuma
Panu Mölsä
Pauliina Korvala
Paulus Lakkala
Pekka Nyrönen
Pyry Lehtinen
Raita Niva
Roni Kosonen
Ronja Salonen
Roope Utriainen
Saara Heikkinen
Sakaria Pouke
Salla Kopalainen
Sampo Westerberg
Santeri Leväinen
Sari Pramila-Savukoski
Sarita Nieminen
Saskia Sikiö
Sirja Jeskanen
Suvi Näpänkangas
Taru Lyöri
Taru Nygård
Topi Asmundi
Tuomas Aho
Valtteri Ahonen
Vilja Männistö
Standard
Jere Tapio