Ville Rantanen

I work as a senior specialist on supporting research ethics and research integrity at the University. I also support the responsible use of artificial intelligence and language models. The primary target group for my direct support is research staff, but I am flexible.

In addition to direct support, I develop support processes. My expertise includes knowledge of the regulations, guidelines, and instructions on topics that belong to my area of responsibilities. I make interpretations of these and promote good practices. I am also involved in other research development tasks as part of the strategic support for the University’s top management. I represent our unit in some university-level working groups and the University in national and international networks.

You can contact me with a low threshold. I will guide you to other support services or suggest familiarising yourself with the University's instructions if needed. Being contacted is extremely important for me so that I stay informed about the need for support in the matters under my responsibility.

Research ethics and research integrity (RI) support & Support for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and language models

• coordination and development of support services
• interpretation of regulations, guidelines, and instructions
• making instructions
• training and direct support
• communication on current issues
• collaboration between support service and administration units

I am also a research ethics adviser trained by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK. I offer confidential advice on alleged violations of research integrity (RI).

I hope to hear from researchers and other staff who want to share their experiences in using artificial intelligence and language models.

Strategic support for the University’s top management

• support in matters under my responsibility, especially management of research ethics
• participation in the preparation and implementation of University’s guidelines
• working as part of the Science Council secretariat and the strategic support group for Vice President for Research

I am the deputy for the Science Council’s preparing officer and secretary Markku Ihonen.

University’s representative in networks, e.g.

• Finnish Association of Research Managers and Administrators (Finn-ARMA), research ethics group
• European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA), Ethics and Research Integrity Officer Network (ERION)

University-level committee and working group tasks

• member of the Equal Opportunities Committee 1.9.2023–31.7.2026
• member of the Sustainability and Responsibility Committee 1.1.2024–31.12.2026

Responsible person for intranet site entities

• Research ethics
• Phases of responsible research 
• Evaluation of research and researchers 

Feedback and development suggestions for the pages under these topics are welcome. The pages are being updated. New instructions especially on research ethics and responsible research will be added.