The substantial donation supports AI research at thirteen universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, National Defence University, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Lapland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Vaasa, and Åbo Akademi University. Additionally, the donation supports the activities of the international ELLIS Institute.
The forthcoming professorships represent a significant step in strengthening the AI research ecosystem in Finland and Europe and in promoting long-term competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence, while also supporting the activities of the international ELLIS Institute.
Foundation PS, established by Peter Sarlin, aims to continue supporting world-class AI research in Finland, with a particular focus on the activities of the PS Fellow network formed through the professorships.
"In today’s world, AI is a key driver for competitiveness and growth, and Finland's success relies on world-class expertise and talent. To succeed, we must strengthen our AI capabilities in research, education, and industrial applications. My donation is intended to foster and grow an attractive environment for world-class AI expertise and breakthroughs across multiple disciplines. Together, we can accelerate Finland’s and Europe’s competitiveness on the global AI stage," says Peter Sarlin.
”This important investment shows Peter Sarlin’s precise understanding and sense of the needs for the improvement of AI knowledge and research in Finland. This donation boosts the National Defence University’s academic AI research and studies within military sciences, defence and the context of comprehensive security. It enables wide and fruitful possibilities to join the ELLIS network, and to share and to receive expertise. Along with this donation, the National Defence University will establish a new AI professorship,” says the rector of National Defence University, major general Mika Kalliomaa.
"This donation towards ELLIS Institute professorships will strengthen and expand our already world-class expertise and competitiveness," says Samuel Kaski, Aalto University professor and director of ELLIS Institute Finland. "The ELLIS Institute will enable us to ambitiously recruit global talent."
