Jeppe Raitio

Jeppe Raitio is a forestry lecturer at Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Evo campus, recognized as the Forestry Teacher of the Year 2024 by the Forestry Students’ Association (MEOL). His teaching emphasizes work-oriented practices, leveraging his professional experience in the forestry sector while maintaining a supportive and humorous classroom environment. He actively contributes to HAMK’s Forestry Education programs, including the international Sustainable Forest Management degree, which accommodates around 350 students annually.

Recipient of student-selected acclaim, Jeppe credits his success to the collaborative support of the Evo campus community and HAMK’s degree programme structure. Colleagues like Elise Stenroos, Head of Forestry Education, praise his dedication to student welfare and up-to-date pedagogical approaches.

Forestry education in Finland is offered across multiple institutions, including HAMK, Sout-Eastern Finland UAS, Karelia UAS, Tampere UAS, Lapland UAS, and Novia UAS. HAMK’s programme prepares students for roles in both domestic and international forest management sectors.