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2 Introduction Research Teaching Cooperation Faculties
University of Oulu Multidisciplinary research University studies Collaboration and interaction Humanities ”Three universities rolled into one” Information Technology and Wireless Communications Speciliazation areas Education Innovations and new specialists Organization Science Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine Campuses International efforts Medicine Activities across most of northern Finland Incoming exchange students Northern and Environmental Issues Economics and Business University of Oulu 1958−2008 Outgoing exchange students Technology Basic mission Vision 2012 University of Oulu 2007 Students Degrees Personnel

3 University of Oulu Founded in 1958 6 faculties 16 000 students
3 000 employees Total funding EUR 219 million Among the largest universities in Finland with an exceptionally wide scientific base

4 ”Three universities rolled into one”
Finland has 10 multidisciplinary universities Helsinki, Turku (2), Tampere, Oulu, Jyväskylä, Joensuu, Vaasa, Kuopio, Rovaniemi 3 technical universities Helsinki, Tampere, Lappeenranta Faculty of Technology at the University of Oulu 3 schools of economics and business administration Helsinki (2), Turku Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Oulu 4 art academies Rovaniemi University of Oulu OULU Vaasa Kuopio Jyväskylä Joensuu Tampere Lappeenranta Turku Helsinki

5 Organization BOARD RECTOR VICERECTORS ADMINISTRATION FACULTIES
FOCUS AREAS SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS BIOCENTER OULU INSTITUTE OF ELECTRON OPTICS FACULTY OF HUMANITIES INFOTECH OULU LANGUAGE CENTRE FACULTY OF EDUCATION THULE INSTITUTE LIBRARY FACULTY OF SCIENCE LABORATORY ANIMAL CENTRE REGIONAL UNITS LEARNING AND RESEARCH SERVICES FACULTY OF MEDICINE KAJAANI UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM MICRO AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY MERI-LAPPI INSTITUTE OULU SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RAAHE UNIT SODANKYLÄ GEOPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY

6 Campuses Kontinkangas Campus Linnanmaa Campus
5 faculties Infotech Oulu Thule Institute Giellagas Institute Martti Ahtisaari Institute CWC Centre for Advanced Steel Research (CASR) Micro and Nanotechnology Centre Department of Architecture (city of Oulu) Kontinkangas Campus Faculty of Medicine Biocenter Oulu Centre for Arctic Research Clinical Research Centre (CRC) FinnTelemedicum Welltech Oulu Kajaani University Consortium (City of Kajaani)

7 Activities across most of northern Finland
Sodankylä Kajaani University Consortium Geophysical Observatory (Sodankylä) Meri-Lappi Institute (Kemi) Oulanka Biological Research Station (Kuusamo) Oulu Southern Institute (Nivala) Chydenius Institute (Kokkola) Pehr Brahe Software Laboratory (Raahe) Rovaniemi Kuusamo Kemi OULU Raahe Nivala Kokkola Kajaani Iisalmi Vaasa Kuopio Joensuu Jyväskylä Tampere Lappeenranta Turku Helsinki

8 University of Oulu 1958−2008 1919 Oulu College Association
1958 Oulu University Act 1959 Activities begin. Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Technology and Oulu Teaching School 1960 Faculty of Medicine 1965 Teaching begins in Humanities 1972 Faculty of Humanities 1974 Faculty of Education 1985 Professorship in Telecommunications Technology established at the Faculty of Technology 1994 Biotechnology, Information Technology and Northern Issues defined as focus areas 2000 Founding of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

9 Basic mission The University of Oulu promotes free research, education and culture, strengthens the national competence base to improve competitiveness and well-being, and strives to ensure the availability of a well-qualified academic labour force and researcher base.

10 Vision 2012 A multidisciplinary scientific community with an international reach, the University of Oulu conducts research and teaching of the highest international standard. The university has reached top international level in its research focus areas. Teaching, closely and systematically linked to research, is up-to-date and relevant. Interaction with society creates innovations and promotes regional development.

11 University of Oulu 2008 First degrees 1108 Doctoral degrees 154
Publications 2879 (in 2007) Scientific publications 2238 84 invention disclosures, 3 patent applications

12 Students 2004−2009

13 Completed first degrees 2004−2009

14 Completed doctoral degrees 2004−2009

15 Personnel Personnel of the Teacher Training School is not included in these figures.

16 Science is our core competence
Research in 70 fields of science Three research focus areas: Information Technology and Wireless Communications Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine Northern and Environmental Issues New initiatives: advanced steel research, international business, geo- and mining engineering

17 Information Technology and Wireless Communications
Mobile Applications Electronics Photonics Nanotechnology Machine Vision Intelligent Systems, Ubiquitous Information Technology Medical and Wellness Technology Infotech Oulu, CWC, WellTech Oulu, Micro and Nanotechnology Centre

18 Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine
Molecular and Cell Biology Molecular Enzymology Molecular Genetics Evolution Biology Population Genetics Bioprocess Engineering Fundamental biological and medical research in Systemic Connective Tissue Diseases and Cardiovascular Diseases Biocenter Oulu

19 Northern and Environmental Issues
Global Change in the North Northern Land Use and Land Cover Circumpolar Health and Wellbeing Graduate School of Circumpolar Wellbeing, Health and Adaptation and Multidisciplinary Environmental Graduate Net School Sámi Language and Sámi Culture Thule Institute, Giellagas Institute, Sodankylä Observatory, Oulanka Research Station

20 University studies University education is grounded in knowledge derived from cutting edge research and prepares students for life-long learning and professional development Teaching and learning stem from participation in the scientific community, professional expertise and international connections Continuing education caters for the needs of working professionals Open university offers an avenue of study for nontraditional students

21 Specialization areas students Humanities 2332 Education 1780
Science 4012 Medicine 1572 Dentistry 315 Health Sciences 378 Economics and Business Administration 1464 Technology 4256 46 degree programmes 2162 students on continuing education programmes 2843 students pursueing Open University studies at 20 locations

22 Collaboration and interaction
The university’s impact on and interaction with surrounding society rests on successful research and education and exceptionally close partnerships City of Oulu, towns and municipalities, Oulu University Hospital, Council of Oulu Region, Employment and Economic Development Centre, Technical Research Centre of Finland, Geological Survey of Finland, Regional Environment Centre, Nokia, Polar Electro, EB, Stora Enso, Rautaruukki, Outokumpu, Kemira, Technopolis Triple Helix — international research and education environment Oulu Inspires — innovation strategy Skills in Northern Finland — collaborative network of provincial universities

23 Innovations and new specialists
Annual crop of tens of inventions, patents and spinoff companies Education meets working life requirements and graduates gain employment 76 percent of graduates find employment in northern Finland Regional placement of University of Oulu graduates 2000—2004

24 International efforts
Collaboration agreements with 52 foreign universities Erasmus Network 1060 foreign employees and students 157 foreign teachers and researchers 396 foreign graduate and post-graduate students 502 exchange students 6 FiDiPro-professors

25 Incoming exchange students
Moreover, 3: China, Greece, Mexico, Estonia 2: South Africa, Hong Kong, Ireland, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand 1: Netherlands, Brazil, Zambia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Tanzania Unknown 29 Total 502 (y. 2008)

26 Outgoing exchange students
Moreover, 3: South Africa, Greece, Namibia, Russia 2: Iceland, China,Norway, Tanzania 1: Chile, Ireland, Israel, South Korea, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Estonia Unknown 9 Total 295 (y. 2008) Total: 273 (in 2007)

27 Faculty of Humanities Research focus areas
Linguistics and Communication Sciences History and Cultural Sciences Northern Cultural Environment 155 staff, 2010 undergraduate students

28 Faculty of Education Research focus areas
Educational Theory and Philosophy of Education Teaching and Learning, Growth and Development Education, Citizenship and Environmental Issues in a Changing Society 205 staff, 1770 undergraduate students

29 Faculty of Science Research focus areas
Structure of Matter and Synthetic Methodology Structure and Dynamic Processes of Earth and Space Genetic Research Mathematical Modelling and Computation Methods Natural Resources and Ecosystems in the North Information Technology and Its Applications 594 staff, 3587 undergraduate students

30 Faculty of Medicine Research focus areas
Life-Span and Gerontological Research Neuroscience Connective Tissue Research and Cartilage and Bone Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Cancer Biology and Cancer Diseases Environment and Health 509 staff, 1356 undergraduate students

31 Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Research focus areas Organizational Behaviour and Organizational Theory Dynamic Macroeconomics and Application of Microeconomics Profit and Loss Accounting and Determination of Value Changes and Development in Business Management Business Relationships and Value-Creating Business Networks e-Commerce and Digitalization of Business Processes Logistic Networks Investor Behaviour 87 staff, 1193 undergraduate students

32 Faculty of Technology 749 staff, 3793 undergraduate students

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