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Science with Arctic Attitude University of Oulu 3 April 2019 University of Oulu University of Oulu #unioulu #arcticattitude Multidisciplinary research and education Natural Biosciences Medicine Economics Sciences and and Health and Business Mathematics Administration Engineering Information and Education Humanities and Communication University of Oulu founded Architecture Technologies 1958 55 000+ 13 000 2 900 Alumni Students Staff 3 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Funding total in 2017 M€ Bachelor’s degrees in 2018 Key 226 1181 Research based spin-off figures companies since 2000 Master’s degrees in 2018 67 1315 International rankings Invention disclosures in 2018 Doctor’s degrees in 2018 251– 600 35 199 top 3% 2 532 2 695 of the world´s universities Scientific publications Degrees in 2018 4 31/05/2019 in 2018 University of Oulu Performance in the major university rankings – within global top 3% ARWU (Shanghai) Academic Ranking of World Universities CWTS Leiden ranking 501−600 national ranking 5 491 national ranking 4 Times Higher Education NTU World University Rankings National Taiwan University Ranking 251−300 national ranking 4 427 national ranking 5 QS CWUR Wolrd University Rankings Center for World University Rankings 376 national ranking 6 365 national ranking 4 5 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Pushing the Environmentalz change Scarcity of natural resources boundaries Growing global population of the known Increasing human life expectancy for a more Rising wealth Urbanization sustainable, Digitalization healthy and We contribute to solving some of intelligent world the greatest global challenges in our areas of strength. Our work creates new research-based knowledge, educates future talents and sparks innovations. 6 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Our strategy is based on five Digital solutions Understanding in sensing and humans in change thematic, interactions internationally significant research Earth and near- Creating Molecular and focus areas space system and sustainability environmental basis environmental by materials for life-long health change and systems 7 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Scientific profiling areas 8 5/31/2019 University of Oulu Our research Arctic Agenda Research and innovation regarding e.g. benefits people sustainable utilization of natural resources, near-Earth space environment, logistics, living at all technology, and cultures in the Arctic. latitudes, but University of the Arctic is a cooperative, we utilize our multidisciplinary network of over 170 universities, research institutes andx other organizations location as one of concerned with educationx and research related to the Northern- the Arctic. most universities Joint arctic agenda in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology, Sweden in the world Umeå University, Sweden UIT The Arctic University of Norway University of Lapland, Finland 9 31/05/2019 University of Oulu The University of • Research community with high-ambition and critical mass Oulu aims to be • Competitive research infrastructures among the best • Attractive employer for top places in the academic talents • Career paths for promising world to do researchers research in our • Promotes the principles of open focus areas access research 10 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Education University of Oulu • High-level research combined with We encourage a welcoming atmosphere creates a unique environment for students to each student to enjoy learning achieve • High-quality degree programs attract engaged students his/her full • Excellent student experience academic • Effective doctoral training potential • International environment • Graduates are competent experts capable of creating successful, lifelong careers 12 31/05/2019 University of Oulu International University of Oulu International Master’s Erasmus network: International Programmes No. of agreements cooperation 21 486 Double Degree Programmes Erasmus network: (Master’s and Doctoral) Partner Universities 7 308 Functioning in international Different nationalities in the Bilateral cooperation science networks is the university community agreements with universities foundation for the University's renewal and development. 93 60 475 1015 563 International staff International students Exchange students 14 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Campuses University of Oulu University of Oulu Linnanmaa campus, Oulu Kontinkangas campus, Oulu Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory Oulanka Research Station, Kuusamo Kajaani University Consortium Kokkola University Consortium Kerttu Saalasti Institute, Nivala Summer University of Northern Ostrobothnia Oulu, Kuusamo, Pyhäjärvi, Raahe, Ylivieska 16 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Linnanmaa Campus - City of science and innovation 6 Faculties under the same roof Botanical Gardens Natural Resources 3 Focus Institutes, Thule Institute Institute Finland (LUKE) Tellus Innovation Arena Finnish Environment Teacher Training VTT Technical Research Institute (SYKE) Centre of Finland School Technopolis Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira) Oulu University of Applied Student housing Sciences will move into the same campus in 2020 University leadership Nostoja? and services Student housing Student housing Sports hall Ice skating rink 17 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Kontinkangas Life Science Campus Oulu University of Applied Student housing Sciences, Health education Oulu City Hospital Technopolis (Medipolis) ICT, health and bio company facilitator companies University Hospital Medical Research Center 2 Faculties, Biocenter Oulu Dentopolis Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (TTL) National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) 18 31/05/2019 University of Oulu Innovation University of Oulu Research and innovations rooted at the University of Oulu have changed the world 2.6 billion Basic research Novel The first people around and seminal therapeutics internet chat the world use innovations for have been system was daily telecom heart rate discovered and built at our technology monitors for commercialized university. developed in consumers were based on our Oulu. Several made by our biomedical generations of researchers. research. mobile phone technology have been created here. 20 University of Oulu ” I think Oulu is the world's best place, second to none, for radio access engineering. – Rajeev Suri, CEO, Nokia ” 21 31/05/2019 Polar has designed the world's first wireless Polar Electro wearable heart rate monitor. The company was founded in 1977 by Seppo Säynäjäkangas, an electronical engineering professor in the University of Oulu. Polar heart rate monitors give training guidance based on ECG-accurate heart rate. Company's products combine knowhow in sports, physiology, and electronics. Polar employs 1200 people worldwide, has 26 subsidiaries globally, and operates in more than 80 countries. 22 31/05/2019 University of Oulu We participate actively in the Oulu Innovation Alliance, The University a regional strategic consortium of research and innovation. More than 60 research-based startups have been born fuels the Oulu in the University of Oulu during the last ten years. region as the most Few examples: progressive • IndoorAtlas – geomagnetic indoor positioning technology • Valossa Labs – video artificial intelligence innovation • KNL Networks – connection systems utilizing environment high frequence terrestial radio for e.g. shipping • Cerenion – method for measuring the brain function of in Finland intensive care patients • Chain Antimicrobials – antimicrobial peptide coated catheters to prevent hospital-inquired infections • Codenomicon – cybersecurity solutions and automated software testing tools. Acquired by Synopsys, Inc in 2015. • Sensinode – software technology for the internet of things (IoT). Acquired by ARM in 2013. 23 31/05/2019 University of Oulu We drive innovation by encouraging multi- Fostering disciplinary thinking, and by fostering collaboration. research-based We train competent, adaptable professionals who are able to apply their knowledge and innovation create novel solutions for real-life challenges. Entrepreneurship programs are integrated into our curricula to respond to the changes and start-up in the job market. Support for entrepreneurship in and startups culture in many ways: University Innovation Centre – offer support for research-based innovations, university-company collaboration and business development. Tellus Innovation Arena – coworking space, community building and co-creation Minor studies in Entrepreneurship available for all students 24 31/05/2019 University of Oulu University of Oulu Over 55 000 alumni – including Martti Ahtisaari Leena Peltonen-Palotie Paula Vanninen Jarkko Oikarinen (WiZ) Baylie Damtie Peace mediator − 2010 Director of Verifin, Finnish Institute Technical Lead Manager at Google President, Bahir Dar University, United Nations diplomat 2009 Finnish Science Academician for Verification of the Chemical Inventor of the first Internet chat Ethiopia Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2008 Helped to found the UCLA Weapons Convention network, Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Academic Vice President (Provost), President of Finland 1994−2000 Department of Human Genetics M.Sc. 1984, PhD 1992 Master of Science (Tech.) 1992, Bahir Dar University Honorary Doctor 1980 MD 1976, PhD 1978 PhD 1999 PhD in Physics 2004 Graduate 1959 Jussi Pesonen Kaisa Hietala Anssi Lassila Anne Stenros Sakari Orava President and Chief Executive Has worked as: OOPEAA Office for Peripheral CEO, Creative Catalyst Oy Sports medicine surgeon, physician, Officer, UPM EVP for Renewable Products