Sanna Suoranta elected Computer Science teacher of the year 2025

University Lecturer Sanna Suoranta was elected the Computer Science teacher of the year 2025. Sanna received praise for her clear teaching materials, engaging assingments and well-structured instructions. Students appreciated having lectures available online and the fast turnaround time for feedback.

Here are some highlights from the course feedback for CS-A1111 Ohjelmoinnin peruskurssi Y1 and CS-A112 Ohjelmoinnin peruskurssi Y2:

• The lectures being available online was very useful.
• Interesting assignments, good material (easy to understand) and very nice staff.
• I learn by doing, so the assignments were strong plus. Also the fact that the tasks were at each round first easier and the requirements increased with the learning curve.
• The instructions were super clear and they helped to really understand everything.
• Tutor availability and fast feedback time was definitely the biggest benefit.
• I especially enjoyed and appreciated getting to use the skills and information I learned right away.
• Project was fun!

The teacher award has been granted since 2007. The teacher of the year receives a certificate of honour and a reward of 1000 euros.