University of Eastern Finland A University with Three Campuses The University of Eastern Finland has three campuses in Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna. Common operating principles on all campuses. Each of the campuses has a distinct profile. Cooperation between the campuses is active. www.uef.fi UEF/Viestintä 6.11.2012 2 1
UEF in a Nutshell Approximately 15,000 degree students. Approximately 16,000 Open University and continuing education students. Approximately 2,800 members of staff. The university s annual budget is 233.3 million euros: basic government funding constitutes 143.5 million euros and additional funding 89.3 million euros (2010). Campuses in Joensuu, Kuopio and Savonlinna. UEF/Viestintä 6.11.2012 3 Areas of Expertise of the UEF, 1/3 Forests and the Environment The university enjoys a strong national position in research relating to forests. The university s research in natural sciences, health sciences and social sciences emphasises the sustainable use of natural resources. The societal significance of this area of expertise is enhanced by research pertaining to environmental law, as well as by research relating to the general impact of this field on society at large. UEF/Viestintä 6.11.2012 4 2
Board Rector, academic rector Philosophical Faculty School of Humanities School of Educational Sciences and Psychology Special Education Education, Adult Education, and Career Counselling Psychology School of Applied Educational Science and TeacherEducation School of Theology University Teacher Training Schoolsin Joensuu and Savonlinna Organisation of the University of Eastern Finland Faculty of Science and Forestry Department of Biology Department of Biosciences Department of Physics and Mathematics Department of Chemistry School of Forest Sciences Department of Environmental Sciences Collegiate Body Faculty of Health Sciences Administration Service Centre Administration Service Centre Administration Service Centre Finnish Language and Cultural Research Foreign Languages and Translation Studies Joensuu Savonlinna Western Theology Orthodox Theology Pharmacy Botanical Garden Botania Department Applied Physics School of Computing Mekrijärvi Research Station SIB LabsInfrastructure Unit Aducate, Centre for Training and Development A.I.Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine Neurobiology School of Pharmacy Department of Nursing Science School of Medicine Biomedicine Public Health and Clinical Nutrition Clinical Medicine Dentistry Lab Animal Centre LanguageCentre Library Administration Centre Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies Administration Service Centre Department of Geographical and Historical Studies Department of Business Department of Law Department of Health and Social Management Department of Social Sciences Karelian Institute Centre for TourismStudies IT Centre Esityksen nimi / Tekijä 06/11/2012 6.11.2012 5 School of Forest Sciences 3
General Established in 1982 Research with focus on forest and environmental sciences for sustainable management and utilization of forest ecosystems and forest resources for multiple production Training of expertise for forestry and environmental management: 1. Core knowledge and knowhow from professional topics Forest Ecology, Management, and Environmental Services, Forest Economy, Management Planning, and Policy, Forest and Wood Technology and Engineering, Forest Energy 2. And basic ability to utilise methodologies Economy mathematics, statistics, computer science and geoinformatics Technology Ecology Tokola 6.11.2012 7 Resources Permanent staff: around 37 persons, All < 100 Professors: 16 (including 3 shared + 1 FidiPro + 1 VAPO) Senior lectures: 7 Administrative and supporting staff: 15 persons (including HPK) PhD students and other researchers on external funding: 50 persons Students Annual enrolment: 35 students plus 25 international students Bachelor and master students: 500 PhD students: 80 Exchange students: 80 MSc and PhD students from abroad: 95 6.11.2012 8 4
Professors Timo, 20% Heli Jari Petri Eeva-Stiina Pekka, 50% Matti Ari Teijo Timo Olli Mikko, 20% Lauri, 50% Timo Lauri, 10% University Researchers & Emeritus Paavo Tarja Katri Lauri Antti, 40% Seppo Jukka Petteri Matti Matti Vaara Economics 5
Outputs 1/2 Annual Enrolment of Students: - 35 national students plus 15-25 international students, 10 D. Sc 120 16 100 14 12 80 10 60 International M.Sc 8 International D.Sc 40 Domestic M.Sc 6 4 Domestic D.Sc 20 2 0 0 Esityksen nimi / Tekijä 6.11.2012 11 Outputs, 2/2 Annual Rate of Referee Publications: 60-100 (ISI Web), increasing trend in citations 6.11.2012 12 6
Sample of Research: ALS, Climatic change 6.11.2012 13 Management of forest biodiversity: Multidisciplinary connections FOREST PLANNING & ECOLOGY Long-term habitat management for ecological and economic goals Antrodia group FOREST INVENTORY & ECOLOGY Fast and accurate assessment of structural (and biodiversity) patterns 3D laser point clouds 908 ha (-72%) 3197 ha Kouki & Tikkanen 2007 Pesonenet al. 2008 7
Sample of Research: Dynamics of energy resource inventories for an energy plant Energy-fuel procurement volumes in the example that includes an emissions cost. 6.11.2012 15 Sample of Projects, running Vulnerable newt, Triturus cristatus, in the crip of climate change and forestry.. 2010-2013 Puupolttoaineiden laadunhallinta osana hankinnan ohjauksen ja varastojen hallinnan tietojärjestelmiä - LAAVA. 2011-2013 Suomen biokaasulaitosrekisteri. 2011-2015 Hajautetut biojalostamot. 2011-2013 Lahottajasienien biodiversiteetin merkitys metsäekosysteemin biomassan hajotuksessa ja hiilen kierrossa ilmasto-olosuhteiden muuttuessa. 2011-2014 Mustikan Vaccinium myrtillus ja puolukan V. vitis-idaea ylläpitämät ekosysteemipalvelut boreaalisissa metsissä: ravintoverkkojen rakenteet ja metsämaiseman muutos. 2012-2014 Puunkorjuun voimakkuuden ja tulen merkitys boreaalisten talous- ja suojelumetsien monimuotoisuuden turvaamisessa. 2012-2012 Energiapuun korjuun vaikutukset: epifyyttijäkälät hakkuutähteillä ja säästöpuilla. 2012 2012 RoK-FOR: Sustainable forest management providing renewable energy, sustainable construction and bio-based products. 2010 2012 Impacts of climate change on Arctic peatland functioning and ecology. 2011-2014 Esityksen nimi / Tekijä 6.11.2012 16 8
Sample of Projects, in the final stage Korkearesoluutioisen kaukokartoituksen potentiaali ja rajoitteet yksittäisen puun ja kasvupaikan mittauksessa. 2008-2011 Metsäalan uuden liiketoiminnan ennakointi. 2008-2011 BioSus-Moniulotteinen kestävyyden arviointikehikko puuenergian tuotannolle - BioSus. 2009-2011 Ihminen ja kone - Suorituskykyä ihmisläheisellä automaatiolla - INTO. 2009-2011 Restoration of Indigenous forest landscape in Ghana: Multidisciplinary approach. - RIFLAG. 2008 2011 Mallipohjainen menetelmä metsäninventointiin laserkeilauksella. 2011 2012 Improving of forestry education in Kenya. 2011-2012 Ektomykorritsojen merkitys hivenravinteiden otossa ja immobilisaatiossa boreaalisessa metsässä. 2008-2012 Sustainable transportation fuels: Development of Knowledge and Competences. 2010 2012 Esityksen nimi / Tekijä 6.11.2012 17 Active in many international programs and networks The SILVA Network established in 1989, representing now over 40 member forestry faculties M.Sc. Degree Programme in European Forestry International Partnership on Forest Education M.Sc. Degree Programme in Forestry and Environmental Engineering - Cross-Border University (CBU) 6.11.2012 18 9
Joensuu Forestry Networking: Unique triangle of Forest and Energy Research UEF Metla EFI Esityksen nimi / Tekijä 6.11.2012 19 www.uef.fi Address: Yliopistokatu 7, Building Y9 (Borealis) P.O. Box 111, FIN-80101 Joensuu Tel: + 358 13 251 111/vaihde Fax: +358 13 251 3634 10