1. A modern, international university in Småland, southern Sweden

2. Sweden’s newest university A merger of Kalmar and Växjö Universities A university embodying the highest quality in its day-to-day business, competitiveness and developmental potential Linnaeus University was inaugurated on 1st January 2010

3. Linnaeus University – a mission statement Linnaeus University – an attractive and international academic environment cultivating intellectual curiosity, new thinking and close proximity between individuals

4. Linnaeus University in figures 31 000 students 2 000 employees MSEK 1500 in turnover, of which MSEK 350 is earmarked for research / PhD research training Approx. 150 degree courses and 2 500 single subject courses starting in 2010

5. Five faculties Faculty of Business, Economics and Design Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Health, Social and Behavioural Sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology Committee for Educational Sciences

6. Vice-chancellor Stephen Hwang The first Vice-chancellor of Linnaeus University is Stephen Hwang, Professor of Physics Stephen Hwang is an internationally renowned scientist with extensive experience of academic leadership

7. Linnaeus University in Kalmar and Växjö Kalmar 12 000 students The university in the middle of town Natural sciences are a strong research area Växjö 19 000 students University campus Humanities and social sciences are strong research areas

8. Goal: An attractive academic environment An integrated teaching and research environment in co-operation with the surrounding community Attractive, in-demand degree programmes with high knowledge attainment targets An academic environment which is characterized by teaching of the highest quality Committed, creative and critically- evaluative staff and students

9. Nationally and internationally eminent research Attractive research environment which is supported by and cooperates with the business sector, local municipalities, the county council and other interested parties. Linnaeus University Centres will be created with internationally- recognized cutting-edge research Goal: To strive for eminence in research

10. Goal: To be a driving force for the region A driving force for the region Developing new formats for co- operative outreach ventures with the surrounding community Striving for the provision of skills and expertise and research and development for the region

11. Goal: To embody global values The region as a base, the world as a stage An academic environment which integrates internationalisation, diversity and sustainable development An academic environment which stimulates openess and knowledge exchange between different countries, cultures, age groups and academic disciplines