Doctorates in three years – how?
The first people selected for the doctoral education pilot are starting this autumn.
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Not just ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in daily life and progresses by leaps and bounds that are difficult to predict. Universities encourage the use of AI applications, but in an open and responsible manner.
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Chasing the secrets of genetics and nutrition
“My work is at its best when I finish a research project, as well as when I notice my students improving while I am teaching”, summarises Professor of Nutrition Therapy Ursula Schwab, the 2024 Professor of the Year.
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Careers outside the tenure track
Universities want to offer clear career paths, including for those who choose something other than the tenure track path. The University of Vaasa, for example, offers two career paths and the Aalto University has two. However, sometimes you can only progress through an open application.
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Researchers doing teaching
The importance of university pedagogy is widely recognised. Yet, the investment in teaching and the scope of studies vary from one university to another.
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Whose language does the university operate in?
A significant part of master’s degree programmes at the Finnish universities are in English, and nearly 40 percent of master’s theses are also written in English. If this trend continues, English will soon be the language of Finnish science, fears a Ministry-appointed evaluator.
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Language learning is a common cause for everyone
Language learning tools are available for educated international experts. The Kielibuusti website offers learning templates to support Finnish and Swedish studies.
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Happenstances and epiphanies
Professor of the Year 2023 Aki Mikkola focuses on discussion, internationality, and the freedom to err. Many machines around Finland bear the imprint of research and instruction.
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Libraries riding the wave
We must quickly develop services to ensure research data is preserved even in the future, envisions Minna Niemi-Grundström.
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Päivi Hökkä: Learning is more than knowledge and skills
The world and the surrounding universe is such an incredible place from a learning point of view, says Professor of Continuous Learning Päivi Hökkä.
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What does the campus of the future look like?
Remote work is here to stay, but the importance of meeting in person is also understood better than ever. The various changes to university campuses are generating conversations about the kind of facilities that would best serve the scientific community and students.
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Openness and employee rights
Are you facing an unclear copyright agreement? With contracts, accuracy is vital.
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Occupation: Leader
Is the rector first among university professors – or is she/he the CEO of university? We asked five former and current rectors for their take on university leadership.
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Climbing the career steps
In recent years, many universities have created new career paths for teachers. Though they are a welcome sign of appreciation, many still consider the opportunities for teachers to progress to be too limited.
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Possible futures
Professors outlined their thoughts on the future of science, and it tells of the present of science.