UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ 2017

University of Jyväskylä One of the top universities in Finland Rector Matti Manninen 154-year history (Teacher Seminary in 1863) Large student recruitment area

15,000 students 2,500 employees Total income around 210 M€ 6 faculties 2,360 person-years 6 faculties

adult education and the major exporter of education Profile Finland’s leading expert in teacher and adult education and the major exporter of education A multidisciplinary research university Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Information Technology Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics Faculty of Education and Psychology Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (the only one of its kind in Finland) Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Core fields Learning, teaching and the learning and growth environments that support development Basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking Languages, culture and communities in global change processes Physical activity, health and wellbeing Information technology and the human in the knowledge society

Centres of Excellence in Research nominated by the Academy of Finland Biological Interactions Research Academy Professor Johanna Mappes    Nuclear and Accelerator Based Physics Professor Rauno Julin 2012–2017 History of a Society: Re-thinking Finland 1400‒2000 Inverse Problems Research Professor Mikko Salo Professor Petri Karonen Coordinated by the University of Helsinki Coordinated by the University of Tampere 2012-2017, Nuclear and Accelerator Based Physics, Biological Interactions Research, History of a Society, Inverse Problems Research 2014-2017 Low Temperature Quantum Phenomena and Devices 2014-2019 Analysis and Dynamics Research Low Temperature Quantum Phenomena and Devices Professor Tero Heikkilä Coordinated by Aalto University 2014–2017 Analysis and Dynamics Research Academy Professor Pekka Koskela 2014–2019 Coordinated by the University of Helsinki

Green Office – towards a greener University Avance Executive MBA Quality label approved by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC). Valid for six years. Avance Executive MBA Green Office – towards a greener University

Centre for Interdisciplinary Brain Research (EEG, MEG, TMS), MEG equipment EUR 3 million Learning and learning difficulties Brains and ageing Brain development Brain effects of exercise Physical training Power of music New diagnostic methods Psychotherapy and other interventions Brain damage rehabilitation

Parhaiden listoilla Among the best 301–350 338 362 465 QS World University Rankings Times Higher Education World University Rankings QS World University Rankings by Subject 101–150 Education 301–350 Physics 301–350 Mathematics National Taiwan University: Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 290 Environmental science and ecology research CWTS Leiden Ranking, sopiva paikka? 362 CWTS Leiden Ranking Best Global Universities 465

Student Life concept Support for student development and growth Optimal conditions for studying and learning

Academic Life concept The University is an attractive and healthy work community Support for work and enjoyment

Special national responsibilities According to the performance agreement between the University and the Ministry of Education and Culture Special national responsibilities The Accelerator Laboratory The Finnish Institute for Educational Research and the Finnish Centre for Lifelong Guidance Expertise The Centre for Applied Language Studies Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Teaching and research of sign language Economics of education

Strategic public-private partnership in science, technology and innovation The University of Jyväskylä as a shareholder in CLIC Innovation Ltd (bioeconomy and cleantech) DIGILE Ltd (ICT industry research) FIMECC Ltd (metal products and mechanical engineering) SalWe Ltd (health and wellbeing)

Regional cooperation The Vuokatti sports technology unit as part of the Kajaani University Consortium Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Academic Sports Exercise services for the staff and students of the University of Jyväskylä, JAMK and HUMAK EduFutura (the University of Jyväskylä, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, the Jyväskylä Institute of Adult Education) Jyväskylä Business and Innovation Factory: network to promote entrepreneurship

EDUCATION EXPORT: EduCluster Finland Ltd (ECF) Knowledge transfer that adapts and models the key aspects of Finnish education for diverse global environments Majority owner University of Jyväskylä 80% Other shareholders JAMK University of Applied Sciences 10%, Jyväskylä Educational Consortium 10% 2016 Turnover € 8.5M Volume of orders € 24.8M ECF Academy Professional & systematic development ECF Schools School-based design & operations Muut omistajat Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu ja Jyväskylän koulutuskuntayhtymä FROM KINDERGARTEN TO HIGHER EDUCATION

ECF case examples: Abu Dhabi–Finland Educational Partnership Finnish educational practices were piloted 2010–2015 in two Abu Dhabi primary schools as part of a partnership programme with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. From 2016 onwards, the programme has been based in one major school in Al Ain. Qatar–Finland International School The first Finnish International School in Doha, Qatar, opened in 2014 at the request of the Qatar Supreme Education Council. In 2016–2017 the school has almost 600 students and a teaching team of 30 teachers qualified in Finland. Vietnam–Finland International School This all-through premium school concept is developed in 2017 to create a purpose-designed international school which will be opened in 2018 for 2,500 students. The concept includes teacher education for Vietnamese teachers at the University of Jyväskylä. Shanghai, China Long-term cooperation on continuing in-service training for Shanghai teachers and principals continues through 2017 with the University of Jyväskylä as an official overseas training centre. 160+ education development projects since 2010 65+ permanent staff in 2016 40+ experts engaged in 2016 20 countries we have worked in since 2010 5 ECF offices 1 priority: Quality, Integrity, Purpose Muut omistajat Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu ja Jyväskylän koulutuskuntayhtymä

The Father of Finnish Elementary School History Jyväskylä Teacher Seminary 1863–1937 1934 Jyväskylä College of Education 1863 Jyväskylä Teacher Seminary 1912 Summer University 1912 Scientific Library 1918 Jyväskylä University Association 2017 154-year history 1966 University of Jyväskylä 83 years as a higher education institute Uno Cygnaeus (1810–1888) The Father of Finnish Elementary School University of Jyväskylä has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking teacher training college (the Teacher Seminary), founded in 1863

Organisation

Harmony of architecture and nature on three campuses total area 155 500 m2 SeminaarinmäkI MATTILANNIEMI Ylistö

Architects Alvar Aalto Constantin Kiseleff (1834–1888) (1898–1976) Arto Sipinen (1936–

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