Lauri Frank is a researcher whose work benefits Finnish companies directly. It is inspiring and feels meaningful. He hopes that the basic funding of universities will be increased and made sustainable, and that universities will become attractive workplaces that invest in the wellbeing and coping of employees.

A new collective agreement has been negotiated for universities. There are two general increases in the first contract year. The increase is 3.5. percent from September 1, 2023, and 2.0 percent from March 1, 2024.