| Birth Date: | 6 May 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
| Parents: | Seppo Lindblom (father) |
| Thesis Title: | Studying in a traditional medical curriculum : study success, orientations to studying and problems that arise |
| Thesis Url: | https://www.finna.fi/Record/helka.9912834853506253 |
| Thesis Year: | 1999 |
| Discipline: | Psychologist |
| Sub Discipline: | Educationalist |
| Workplaces: | University of Helsinki |
Sari Lindblom (born 6 May 1960)[1] is a Finnish psychologist and educationalist specialising in tertiary education,[2] who has since 2022 served as the first female rector of the University of Helsinki.[3] [4]
Prior to her appointment as the rector, Lindblom held the positions of vice- and deputy rector, as well as directing the university's Centre for University Teaching and Learning 'HYPE' from 2004 to 2017.
Lindblom has (co-)authored 17 books and over 100 articles. She publishes also under her married name Lindblom-Ylänne.[5]
Lindblom's is the eldest daughter of the banker and politician Seppo Lindblom, and a grandchild of the trade unionist and politician Olavi Lindblom.[6]