The termination will take effect today, Monday. Vice Rector Mikael Lindfelt will act as Rector during the transition period.
Åbo Akademin the government has announced his resignation as principal Moira von Wrightin employment contract.
According to the government, the reason for the dismissal was a crisis of confidence and a divergent view of the leadership of the university and the principal. Von Wright will be fired starting Monday.
Åbo Akademi will announce the recruitment of a new principal in the near future.
Vice Rector Mikael Lindfelt will perform the duties of the principal during the transition period, and the vice-principal Stefan Willför in turn, will continue as interim vice-rector. Lisbeth Fagerström will continue as interim principal in the Vaasa unit
Åbo Akademi is a multidisciplinary university that offers education in Swedish. It operates on the Turku and Vaasa campuses.
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