About Helsinki University Press

Working with HUP has been an enjoyable experience from first contact onwards. The whole process that led to the publication and marketing of my book has been characterized by professionalism, respect, and dedication to open science.

- Associate Professor of War Studies Ilmari Käihkö, Swedish Defence University (Försvarshögskolan), Author of
“Slava Ukraini!” Strategy and the Spirit of Ukrainian Resistance 2014–2023

Helsinki University Press (HUP) is a new and expanding open access University Press, launched in 2020. The Press publishes high-quality scholarly literature, particularly in the humanities and social sciences, and follows a rigorous peer review process. All HUP’s publications – including its books and journals – are freely available online via the Press’ website and other platforms. Our aim is to reach as global an audience as possible including readers in the Global South where high paywalls can be a major challenge. We believe the absence of paywalls increases the societal impact of research by allowing readers outside of academic institutions also to access scholarship.

HUP aspires not only to expand audiences. We also aim for internationally excellent quality. The Press offers researchers support and services to make sure that publishing their work in Open Access is smooth, professional, and of high quality. Our services include copyediting by native speakers, indexing by professional indexers, and an experienced HUP contact person to guide you through the whole publication process. For more information on our services, see here.

We are open to all scholars, and welcome submissions from academics globally. HUP publishes high-quality literature across a wide range of academic fields and disciplines. We are open to all methodological and epistemological approaches. All publishing decisions are made by the HUP Academic Board, and the decisions are based on the quality of the scholarship. See more on how to publish with us here.

The press is a member of the Association of European University Presses (AEUP), Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP), and Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).

HUP’s vision and mission

Vision

HUP aims to be an internationally-known open access publisher of high-quality monographs, multidisciplinary edited volumes, and journals.

Mission

Putting researchers at the centre of scholarly publishing
To be an important part of research infrastructure by improving the quality of publications and quality of research
To promote the distribution and availability of scholarly publications to benefit researchers, the academic community, and the society as a whole
To promote research integrity via rigorous peer review, publication ethics, and equity
To support researchers in publishing their work, with particular emphasis on early career researchers
To promote creation of open access operating models and sustainable funding schemes

Annual Reports

Download the HUP Annual Report 2024 (PDF)

Download the HUP Annual Report 2023 (PDF)

Download the HUP Annual Report 2022 (PDF)

Download the HUP Annual Report 2021 (PDF)

Download the HUP Annual Report 2020 (PDF)

Helsinki University Press Academic Board

For the period 2024–2027

The Helsinki University Press Academic Board meets regularly to make the publishing decisions of the Press. The Board is comprised of the following members:

Lorraine Dowler, Professor of Geography, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and International Affairs, Penn State University, United States.
Jo Guldi, Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods, Emory College, United States.
Jari Lyytimäki, Leading researcher, Finnish Environment Institute, Finland.
Samu Niskanen, Professor of Medieval History, Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Martha C. Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics Law School and Philosophy Department, University of Chicago, United States.
Lena Näre, Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Swati Parashar, Professor in Peace and Development Studies, School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Marja Peltola, University Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Rupert Stasch, Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Shannon Sullivan, Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Philosophy and Health Psychology, Department of Philosophy, UNC Charlotte, United States.
Miira Tuominen, University Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Stockholm University, Sweden.
Claes Tängh Wrangel, Researcher and Acting Managing Director, Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies on Racism, Uppsala University, Sweden.

Minna Niemi-Grundström, University Librarian, University of Helsinki, Finland (Ex-officio)

Chair, Publishing Director Leena Kaakinen, Helsinki University Press
Secretary, Managing Editor Anna-Mari Vesterinen, Helsinki University Press

Previous Academic Boards

Academic Board members for the period of 2018–2021, see here.
Academic Board members for the period of 2021–2024, see here.

Series Editor: Dr. Svetlana Vetchinnikova (Linguistics), Deputy Director of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

Editorial Board

Prof. Hanne Appelqvist (Philosophy, Aesthetics), Director of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Prof. Bill Bell (History of Literature and Culture), Cardiff University
Dr. Kaisa Kaakinen (Literary Studies, Memory Studies), Research Coordinator of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Dr. William King (Political History), University of Helsinki
Dr. Janne Mattila (Islamic Studies), University of Helsinki
Dr. Kerkko Nordqvist (Archaeology), University of Helsinki
Dr. Svetlana Vetchinnikova (Linguistics), Deputy Director of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Dr. Nina Öhman (Musicology), University of Helsinki

Pro et Contra. Books from the Finnish Political Science Association

Editor-in-Chief: Taru Haapala, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
Managing editor: Anna Kronlund, University of Turku, Finland

Editorial Advisory Board

Elena García Guitián, Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
Marjaana Jauhola, Senior Research Fellow at Tampere University, Finland
Niilo Kauppi, Professor at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) / University of Strasbourg, France
Tuija Parvikko, Senior Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Fritz Sager, Professor at the University of Bern, Switzerland
Ruzha Smilova, Political Analysis Program Director, Centre for Liberal Strategies, Sofia, Bulgaria

Steering Group

The Helsinki University Library Board acts as the Press’ Steering Group. The list of board members can be accessed here.