1. 2006 University of Jyväskylä at Present

2. 2006 University of Jyväskylä ► founded in 1934 ► one of the largest universities in Finland ► total income 176,9 million euros ► 7 faculties ► over 15 700 students ► staff about 2 500 London Paris Berlin Madrid Rome Athens UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

3. 2006 ORGANIZATION INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SENATE RECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SEPARATE INSTITUTESFACULTIES INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY MUSEUM UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTRE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTRE OPEN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPUTING CENTRE AGORA CENTER Centre for Applied Language Studies 5 departments FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Teacher Training School 4 departments FACULTY OF EDUCATION FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES Konnevesi Research Station 4 departments SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 2 departments 3 departments FACULTY OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCES CHYDENIUS INSTITUTE – KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM SECRETARIAT FOR THE FINNISH EDUCATION EVALUATION COUNCIL FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 departments UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

4. 2006 Core fields in research and education UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ ► Natural sciences and mathematics ► Human-centered sciences ► Sport and health sciences ► Teacher education

5. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Excellence in Research The centres of excellence in research nominated by the Academy of Finland History of Mind 2002–2007  Professor Juha Sihvola, HY Geometric Analysis and Mathematical Physics 2002–2007  Professor Pekka Koskela Contacts and Change in English 2006–2011  Professor Sirpa Leppänen Evolutionary Research 2006–2011  Academy Professor Rauno Alatalo Nuclear and Accelerator Based Physics 2006–2011  Professor Rauno Julin Political Thought and Conceptual Change 2006–2011  Professor Kari Palonen  Professor Jari-Erik Nurmi Learning and Motivation Research 2006–2011 with the University of Helsinki Virus Research 2006–2011  Professor Jaana Bamford

6. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ European Excellence Marie Curie Excellence Team European Young Investigator Award ► Jyväskylä Longitudial Study in Dyslexia Professor Heikki Lyytinen and Doctor Ulla Richardson European Large Scale Infrastructure ► Nanoelectronics Professor Päivi Törmä ► Accelerator Laboratory Professor Rauno Julin

7. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Excellence in Education 2004–2006 High-quality University of Adult Education Department of Physics ”Flying Start” Chydenius Institute Teacher Training for Adults Participating in Psykonet The Network University of Psychology The high-quality units of university education nominated by the Ministry of Education

8. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Unique Majors at the University of Jyväskylä Art Education Economic History Sport Sciences Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Health Education Gerontology Public Health Management Museology Finnish Sign Language

9. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Specialities in Information Technology ► Information Systems (Information Management and Information Systems Development) ► Electronic Commerce ► Software Business (English programme) ► Digital Media ► User-friendly Information Technology ► Simulation and Optimization ► Software Engineering ► Mobile Systems ► Teacher Education (in Mathematical information technology )

10. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ – Biogas Technology – Biomass Technology – Hydrogen Technology – Solar Energy – Sosio-Economic Studies RE-laboratory at Vaajakoski Renewable Energy Study and Research Programme M.Sc. Training Programmes 2. Environment Environmental impacts of energy production 1.Technology Physics, chemistry and simulation of energy production 3. Socio-economy Energy economy and policy

11. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ National Institutes and Tasks Language teaching/ lecturerships based on bilateral cultural agreements (Italian, Slovak, Hungarian and Estonian) Centre for Applied Language Studies (incl. general language exams, NordBas)

12. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Societal Service Functions Accelerator Laboratory Chydenius Institute – Kokkola University Consortium (Coordinator) Institute for Educational Research Study Councellor, Special Teacher and Nursery School Teacher Training and Sign Language Development of Utilisation of Research Results and Strengthening of Regional Impact (includes the development of sport and health sciences, renewable energy) Open University

13. 2006 History of the University of Jyväskylä 1863 Teacher Training College 1912 Summer University 1912 Scientific Library 1918 University Society 1934 University College of Education 2006 72th Anniversary 1963 Physical Education 1966 University UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ

14. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ The premises of the University of Jyväskylä total approximately 162 843 m 2

15. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ University Development Projects ► Regional and societal impact - Development of research and education in counselling ► Internationalisation - Developing an International Master’s Programme and PhD Programme in Educational Leadership (2007–2009) - Master’s Programme in Development and International Cooperation (2007–2009) ► National project for health - Development of research and education in sport medicine (2007)

16. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ ► Quality assurance - Joint project for quality assurance of multidisciplinary universities (2007–2008) ► Business expertise and entrepreneurship - From university to entrepreneur – entrepreneurship education (2007–2009) ► Nanoscience programme - Nanoscience center NSC of the University of Jyväskylä (2007–2009) ► Teacher education - Additional study places in professional education retraining and upgrading of professional qualifications in many fields (2007–2009)

17. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ ► Development of study processes - Development of ICT training (2007–2008) - Support to student admission and study processes (2007–2009) - W5W-2 student’s path to academic expert (2007–2008 ) ► Information society - National education network project for aquatics (2007–2008) - Development of copyright, management, distribution and easy access of web-based teaching material within virtual university activities (2007–2008) ► Joint projects of universities - Inclusive higher education in higher education institutions ESOK (2007–2009) - UniPID network project (2007–2009)

18. 2006 UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ Development Projects at the Teacher Training School 1. Science Education 2. Natural Sciences in the Lower Level 3. International Projects 4. Information Strategy for Education and Research 5. Language Teaching 6. Entrepreneurship Education 7. Preschool and Elementary Education 8. Physical Education 9.Integration and Co-operation in Learning