Finnish universitieson one campus

University Consortium of Pori – UCPori – is a center of nearly 2500 students, 170 experts and four universities: Aalto University, Tampere University of

Technology, University of Tampere and University of Turku.

UCPori carries out high-quality multidisciplinary research and education in arts, economics, culture, industrial management, technology and social sciences.

The campus is ideally located in the historical milieu of an old cotton mill on the north bank of the Kokemäenjoki River, in the heart of the city of Pori.

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Multidisciplinary research and education in an inspiring environment

Research and education at UCPori

AALTO UNIVERSITY, PORI URBAN PLATFORM OF AALTO UNIVERSITY PUPAThe presence of Aalto University at UCPori consists of a flexible platform through which different units and programs of the whole Aalto University can carry out multidisciplinary research or study projects, or other events, in Pori or Satakunta also in collaboration with local actors.

TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, PORI DEPARTMENTThe Pori Department of Tampere University of Technology offers education leading to Master´s Degree in Management and Information Technology. Also post-graduate studies leading to the degrees of Doctor of Science in Technology and Doctor of Philosophy can be completed. The major subjects are Software Engineering and Data Management, Network Management and Information Security, and Industrial Engineering and Management. As minor subjects degree students can choose Software Systems, Industrial Management, Data Resources and Analytics, and E-Business and Communications Engineering.

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE, PORI UNITThe Pori Unit of the University of Tampere is part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities in the University of Tampere. The department focuses on research and education on working life and human services, and offers studies leading to Bachelor’, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees in social sciences. In addition, the Master’s Degree Programme in Organizing Human Services and the Master’s Degree Programme in Working life and Wellbeing are offered at the Pori Unit.

UNIVERSITY OF TURKU, TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, PORI UNITThe Pori Unit of Turku School of Economics offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Post-graduate studies can also be completed. The major subjects are Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and Management and Organization. As minor subjects you can choose Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Economics or Information System Science. The main areas of expertise and research are business competence of knowledge-intensive organizations, and renewal and competitiveness of industries.

UNIVERSITY OF TURKU, BRAHEA CENTRE AT UNIVERSITY OF TURKU, CENTRE FOR MARITIME STUDIESThe cornerstones of the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) are applied environmental research related to marine themes, short sea shipping and intermodal research and development and exploitation of these themes in the regional operations. The nationwide Shortsea Promotion Centre (SPC) in Finland, a national short sea shipping and intermodal board, is operated in connection with the Pori unit. The aim is to develop short sea shipping and intermodal short sea shipping and rail, road or inland waterway links, primarily in international transportation.

UNIVERSITY OF TURKU, DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CULTURAL PRODUCTION AND LANDSCAPE STUDIESThe Faculty of Humanities of the University of Turku administers the Degree Programme in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies that offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in the cultural field. Students specialize in Digital Culture, Cultural Heritage Studies or Landscape Studies. Courses in Cultural Tourism Studies, Cultural Production, and Museum Studies are also available.

Innovative insights to global and local challenges

Multidisciplinary Research

DIGITAL SOCIETYWe live in a digitalized society, in which digital technology is applied in multiple contexts: education, entertainment, working life and leisure. In a digital society, networking and the utilization of existing networks in day-to-day operations are accentuated. Networked operations are supported by wide databases, complex data network structures and the services built on them. Research collaboration between Tampere University of Technology and University ofTurku, School of Cultural Production and Landscape Studies focuses on these themes.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTEnergy and environment are in complex mutual interaction: production of energy affects the environment we live in while environment constitutes inexhaustible source of energy. Besides material values, human environment also involves our experiences and social activities. In UCPori various aspects of the relations between energy and environment are studied such as monitoring and modeling of environment using remote sensing technologies, environmental effects of maritime businesses, and landscape studies.

KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN NETWORKSIn current digital and service-oriented era, increasing number of organizations are dependent on knowledge workers and their expertise as they operate in dynamic networks. This context provides a number of interesting research areas, for example knowledge-based organizations, new business models in networks and dynamic business relationships.

Multidisciplinary research is looking for new research questions at the interfaces between disciplines.

GAMIFICATIONGamification means applying game dynamics and mechanics in different contexts, such as web services, education and work life. Gamification plays an important role in many ongoing research projects at UCPori. A joint professorship in gamification will be established at UCPori in 2016, administered by Tampere university of Technology and University of Turku.

SOCIAL COHESIONSocial cohesion is a concept referring to the collective well-being of societies - equal distribution of welfare and well-being among various groups and regions. Social cohesion may contribute for example to health, cultural well-being and economic prosperity. Research collaboration among University of Tampere and University of Turku, School of Cultural Production and Landscape Studies focuses on these topics.

UCPori Visiting Scholar

UCPori invites faculty or other qualified individuals employed or appointed at foreign academic institutions to apply for a UCPori Visiting Scholar designation.

Visiting Scholar designations are usually for 3 to 6 months, although longer appointments (maximum 1 year) are possible.

Read more: ucpori.fi/en/visiting-scholar

Excellent opportunity to go international and network

One of the UCPori units, depending on the Visiting Scholar’s host university, manages the administration of the appointments. UCPori offers visiting scholars an excellent opportunity to go international and to network with researchers from four Finnish universities.

UCPori and the hosting universities have diverse connections to e.g. schools, other public sector operators and industrial companies for conducting field work.

During their stay, Visiting Scholars can• participate in the ongoing research projects of the host/hosting team• co-publish with UCPori researchers• give presentations and lectures• teach a course or graduate level seminar, and participate in graduate research • audit courses on a non-credit basis• attend a variety of workshops and other academic activities

The UCPori exchange program offers a concise and versatile curriculum with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary dialogue. The exchange program comprises four

thematic modules: Industrial Engineering and Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, Game Design and Culture, Information Technology.

Pori Interdisciplinary Exchange Program

Studying at UCPori provides a great opportunity not only to meet and interact with Finnish degree students and academic staff but also to enjoy the cosy atmosphere among exchange students from different countries. Extracurricular activities for international students are also organized by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) and Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak).

The central location of the campus ensures the perfect combination of academic study, student life and recreational activities.

Group of autumn 2014 exchange students with program coordinator Kimmo Ahonen.

A perfect combination of academic creativity, student life

and recreational activities

Read more: ucpori.fi/exchange

Finland has a particular charm that lies in the combination of world-class education, research, technology, design and beautiful, unspoiled nature. Finland

is known as a comfortable and safe environment, as confirmed by quality-of-life studies, and has been ranked among the world’s top countries for higher

education. Finland has even been declared the world’s best country to live in.

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Welcome to Finland and Pori

Located on the west coast of Finland, Pori is home to 85 000 people and rapidly evolving into a hot spot for higher education and culture. The total student population at the University Consortium of Pori and the universities of applied sciences in the region is around 10 000.

POLARCIRCLE

Four universities, four seasons

University Consortium of Pori | PO Box 181 (Pohjoisranta 11 A), FI-28101 Pori, Finland | www.ucpori.fi/enAalto University | Tampere University of Technology | University of Tampere | University of Turku

UCPori International Network

A unique partnership of

four Finnishuniversities