Open Call for New Members of the KUNO Steering Group
The KUNO Network is looking for two new members to join the KUNO Steering Group.
We invite all KUNO member institutions to consider this opportunity and encourage suitable candidates to apply. Candidates may be rectors, deans, directors, heads of department or professors from any KUNO member institution.
About the Steering Group
The Steering Group plays a central role in the development and direction of KUNO. It sets priorities for the network’s activities and, together with the KUNO Secretariat, oversees the planning and budget of KUNO.
As a Steering Group member, you contribute directly to KUNO’s development, bringing your experience and ideas into the decisions and discussions that guide the network.
More information about the Steering Group can be found in Section 3.2 of the KUNO Collaboration Agreement.
Application
To apply, please submit:
– a motivation letter including a short bio (max. 1 A4 page);
– a letter of approval signed by the rector of your home institution.
Applications should be sent to the KUNO Secretariat (Kati Saarits, kuno@artun.ee) by September 15.
Candidates are expected to briefly introduce themselves during the 2026 KUNO Network Meeting, where the new Steering Group members will be elected. Information about the candidates will be shared with the KUNO Network members in advance.
Current members of the KUNO Steering Group
Dr. Julija Fomina, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Lithuania (Chair, until October 2028)
Dr. Leevi Haapala, University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland (until October 2028)
Bjarki Bragason, Iceland University of the Arts (until October 2026)
Nabil Ahmed, Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, NTNU (until October 2026)
For further information, please contact the KUNO Secretariat:
Kati Saarits, KUNO Coordinator, kuno@artun.ee
