Dear Partner, The University of Tampere organises an Erasmus Staff Exchange Week for the staff members of UTA's all Erasmus Partner Universities on 27 - 31 May 2013. During the week, participants will have an opportunity to benchmark different services and practices of the University and share views on topics related to their own work. In addition to a general introduction to the University of Tampere, the particants can choose the thematic tracks they wish to attend and the units they would like to visit from several different options. Furthermore, visits to Tampere University of Technology as well as to Tampere University of Applied Sciences are included in the programme. This year the thematic tracks are the following: Option 1: Curricula Planning and Student Services Option 2: International Services Option 3: Library Services Please find the preliminary programme enclosed. The registration for the week closes on Friday 25 January 2013. The electronic registration form is available at https://elomake3.uta.fi/lomakkeet/8789/lomake.html The number of participants is restricted to 20. Therefore, we will primarily accept one participant per partner institution and may not be able to accept all applicants. We shall announce the list of selected participants to all applicants per e-mail by 8 February 2013. We would also like to use this opportunity to thank all of you for the fruitful cooperation in the past year and look forward to continuing our collaboration next year. Yours sincerely Noora Maja and Pauliina Järvinen-Alenius -- Erasmus Mobility / room A110 International Office FI-33014 University of Tampere Tel. + 358 40 190 9737 Fax: + 358 3 341 9001 E-mail: [email protected] www.uta.fi/studies/ Preliminary Programme Monday 27 May University Main Building 10:00 Welcome to the University of Tampere Prof. Harri Melin Vice Rector Introducing the Hosts and Visitors Latest Developments in Higher Education in Finland Ms Kaisa Kurki Director of International Education Services The University of Tampere Today Ms Sari Hyttinen Coordinator of International Education 12:00 Lunch hosted by the International Office and International HR Services University Restaurant, Main Building, Cabinet 14:00 Campus Tour Guided by the International Office Departure from the Main Building Entrance 15:00 - 17:00 Sightseeing Tour in Tampere Tuesday 28 May 09:30 Thematic Tracks: Introducing the Themes of the Week and the Participants Track 1: Curricula Planning and Student Services Track 2: International Services Track 3: Library Services Welcome Dr Mirja Iivonen, Chief librarian Presentation of the participants Leadership and operational policy issues Dr Mirja Iivonen, Chief librarian 12:00 Lunch 13:00 - 15:00 Thematic Tracks Track 1: Language and Communication Studies Mr Antti Hilden, Director Ms Hanna Nurmi, Study Coordinator Language Centre Curricular Reform at the University of Tampere Ms Liisa Ahlava, Project Secretary Track 2: Student Mobility and Services at UTA Ms Noora Maja, Coordinator of International Education Ms Sari Hyttinen, Coordinator of International Education Track 3: University Library Acquisition policy (e-books, licences & usage) Ms Hannele Nurminen, Head of Department Collection mapping Ms Merja Hyödynmaa, Information specialist 19:00 – 23:00 Dinner and Sauna hosted by the International Office and HR Services We shall meet in front of the Main Building at 18:30, in order to take a taxi to Kaupinoja. You have the possibility of going to a traditional public Finnish sauna and also swim. The dinner will be served at 20:00. Wednesday 29 May 10:00 Thematic Tracks Track 1: Doctoral Studies and the University of Tampere Graduate School Prof. Pirjo Nikander University of Tampere Doctoral School Track 2: Staff Mobility and International HR Services Ms Pauliina Järvinen-Alenius, Coordinator of International Education Ms Hanna Heino, Project Coordinator Track 3: University Library University Library as Publisher Ms Outi Sisättö Competence management Ms Leena Toivonen, Head of Administration 12:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 Visiting one of the following Units: The following persons will come and meet you in in the Main Lobby of the Main Building: University of Tampere Career Services Ms Reeta Eloranta, Employer Contact Coordinator University Library (Main Library and Library of Humanities and Education) (for participants of tracks 1 and 2) Ms Saija Tapio, Information Specialist Press and Information Office Ms Katja Kannonlahti, Head of the Press and Information Office Ekokampus for Promoting Sustainability at the Campus Ms Saana Raatikainen, Environmental Coordinator 16:00 - 18:00 Cultural Programme: Visit to the Museum Centre Vapriikki Alaverstaanraitti 5, Tampella Area Departure from outside Tampere Hall at 15:30 for a joint walk to Vapriikki. Alternatively you can make your own way to Vapriikki. The Museum Centre Vapriikki houses several museums as well as temporary and permanent exhibitions, e.g. a shoe museum and the Finnish ice hockey hall of fame. You will participate in a one-hour guided tour. For further information, please see: http://www.tampere.fi/english/vapriikki.html Thursday 30 May 10:00 Thematic Tracks Track 1: Personal Study Plan HOPS and Electronic HOPS Ms Liisa Ahlava, Project Secretary Dr Johanna Annala, University Lecturer Electronic Services for Students Ms Reetta Vuokko-Syrjänen, Web Service Designer Track 2: Master’s Degree Programmes in English Ms Anna Tuusa, International Coordinator Track 3: University Library Services for Researchers and Scholarly Communication Ms Anne Lehto, Head of Department Information Literacy Education for Students Ms Janika Asplund, Information Specialist 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 13:30 Visiting Tampere University of Technology and Tampere University of Applied Sciences Departure from the Main Entrance of the Main Building at 13:00 for a joint bus ride to the Tampere University of Technology 13:30 -14:30 Introducing Tampere University of Technology 15:00 - 16:00 Introducing Tampere University of Applied Sciences 18:00 – 20:00 Optional: Cultural Programme Nordic walking in the scenic Pyynikki area Afterwards coffee and donut in the Pyynikki sightseeing tower Friday 31 May 9:00-12:00 Thematic Tracks: Best Practices Track 1: Best Practices in Curriculum Planning and Student Services Dr Markku Ihonen, Head of Educational Development Track 2: Best Practices in International Services Track 3: Best Practices at University Libraries from all participants Evidence based librarianship Dr Mirja Iivonen, Chief librarian 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Feedback and Networking Farewell Coffee hosted by the International Office and International HR Services University Restaurant, Cabinet .