Orientation Course 20-21.8.2020 Welcome to UCPori University of Turku, School of Economics Tampere University Mr Kimmo Ahonen (PhD, Departmental Erasmus Coordinator), Tampere University Mrs Silja Jämsä (Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration), University of Turku
Locations of Tampere University and University of Turku
Welcome to UCPori (University Consortium of Pori / Porin yliopistokeskus) • A network organisation of two universities – Tampere University (in Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto) – University of Turku = UTU (in Finnish: Turun yliopisto, TY) • TSE = Turku School of Economics (faculty of UTU) • CPLS = The Degree Programme of Cultural Production and Landscape Studies (faculty of UTU)
University of Turku • The University of Turku, established in 1920, has 7 faculties and 5 independent units. There are 20,000 students and 3,400 staff members. Faculties in UTU: 1. Faculty of Education 2. Faculty of Humanities 3. Faculty of Law 4. Faculty of Medicine 5. Faculty of Science and Engineering 6. Faculty of Social Sciences www.utu.fi 7. Turku School of Economics
University of Turku, Turku School of Economics • Established in 1950 • Merged with UTU in 2010 • 2300 basic degree (Bachelor and Master) students • 200 PhD students • intake approx. 400 out of 4800 applications • student exchange: www.utu.fi/tse • 82 partner universities in 40 countries • 190 outgoing; 160 incoming
University of Turku, School of Economics, Pori unit • In Pori since 1984, Bachelor/Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration education since 1997 • Major subjects – Accounting and Finance – Marketing – Management and Organisation • Master Degree Programmes • Business Competence of Knowledge- Intensive Organizations (2014-) • Welfare Management (last intake in 2013) • Creative Business Management (CBM) (last intake in 2012) • In total 539 students (year 2019), of which • 474 degree students (incl. master degree www.utu.fi/tse/pori programmes) • 16 PhD students (year 2019) • 49 other students
Tampere University • Tampere University was created in January 2019 by the merger of the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology, which were joining forces to create a new foundation-based university. • Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences constitute Finland's most diverse university community. Our community is made up of more than 30,000 students and close to 5,000 employees.
Tampere University, Pori Unit / Technology – In Pori since 1983, Master of Science in Technology education since 1987 – Tampere University of Technology (TUT), until 31.12.2018 -> Now Tampere University – Major subjects in the Master’s programme; information technology and electronics; industrial engineering and management – Our areas of priority include business ecosystems, networks and innovations, software engineering and intelligent systems, data- analytics and optimisation and learning games and gaming in education. – Our students of technology are awarded the Master of Science in Technology degree upon graduation. MSc graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies towards a doctorate at the Pori Unit.
Tampere University, Pori Unit / Social Sciences • Research, teaching and development activities focus on issues related to the welfare of individuals, communities and societies. • Degree Programme in Social Work, Pori • Degree Programme in Social Sciences, Pori • Master’s Degree Programme in Work, Welfare and Well - being, Pori • Specialisations in social policy and sociology
UCPori Flexible Study Right • Two Universities, two user accounts and two different practices – Flexible Study right has been procured in advance for all Tampere University and UTU/TSE courses that are offered for exchange students
Visiting campus during COVID-19 -situation • UCPori premises are under renovation by August 21th (at least) • After that (and after your 14 days voluntary quarantine), you can visit UCPori premises. • However, please follow updated information concerning the COVID-19 – situation • University of Turku: updated Corona-information site https://www.utu.fi/en/information-on- coronavirus
Visiting campus during COVID-19 -situation • Do not come to the campus if you are showing any symptoms of an illness. Keep a safe distance of two metres from others in the hallways, lobbies, restaurants and other premises and practice proper hand hygiene. Wear a face mask if you are unable to maintain a physical distance. • Shaking hands and hugging increases the risk of infection, so use other alternatives to greet people. • If you suspect you may have contracted the coronavirus, use the online self-assessment tool at https://www.omaolo.fi/ and contact the local healthcare services.
Electronic keys to the premises of UCPori • Key & PIN code from the Service Desk in the main lobby. Take ID card with you! • 20 € (deposit fee) • The electric key readers are black boxes, which are located near or beside the doors • To open the exterior doors in the evening, you need also a PIN code • In case you lose your key, contact the Service Desk – Responsibility for the use of your key continues until you have informed the key loss • In the evenings and during the weekend, you must use the Pohjoisranta 11C-door to get inside the building • IMPORTANT! If you stay in UCPori premises in the evening, you must re-enter at 20:30 – 21:00 • Students are allowed to stay in general student rooms every day from 6:30 to 24:00 1 st and 2 nd floor corridors and toilets (not main lobby or staircase or toilets in the main – lobby) • All alert fees will be charged from the person who causes the alert!
Electronic keys/2 • You’ll receive the instructions from the information desk when you collect the electronic key. • You need to read access guide instructions carefully, about how to use the electronic key. • You can download the instructions -pdf also from here: https://ucpori.fi/files/access%20guide%20for%20students%2001072015%20 alkaen.pdf
Electronic keys/3 Thus, some recommendations on how to act: 1. Read the access guide - instructions 2. Read the access guide - instructions again 3.If you have not read the instructions, do not stay at UCPori premises in the evening (after 20.30) or on Saturday and Sunday at all. 4-When you have read the instructions, please be careful when you stay here in the premises of UCPori in the evening or on Saturday and Sunday.
Academic year • Autumn Semester 1 August - 31 December Periods 1 and 2 • Spring Semester 1 January – 31 July Periods 3 and 4 • Academic calendar on UCPori websites: https://ucpori.fi/en-gb/article/front-page/academic- calendar/1905/
COVID-19 and the remote teaching • When the 1st period of the autumn semester 2020 begins, Tampere University and University of Turku will switch to mainly remote learning. Lectures will primarily be delivered remotely. • As for the 2nd period in the autumn semester, more guidelines will be issued later (that is: whether the classroom teaching would be then possible or not).
Academic Culture • Punctuality – Academic Quarter = classes begin 15 past and end 15 to – 10 - 12 = 10.15 - 11.45 (exception! 8-10 = usually 8.30-10) – 12.00 - 13.00 = 12.00 - 13.00 – NEW! UTU lunch break 11.45-12.30 → 12-14 = 12.30-14.00 – You must follow instructions and deadlines (if uncertain, ask your student colleagues / course teacher) • Informal Interaction with Professors – Firstname.lastname@utu.fi, firstname.lastname@tuni.fi – During/after lessons, Office hours • Independent, active, responsible students
Study plans & course practicalities • Your proposed Study Plan (Learning Agreement) has been approved at the admission stage. However, It does not automatically guarantee admission to all courses, because in some courses the group sizes are limited. You are welcome to modify your Learning Agreement after your arrival. • Tampere University exchange students : Kimmo Ahonen will sign the Learning Agreements & other required documents • UTU exchange students :University lecturer Harri Virolainen (harri.virolainen@utu.fi ) will sign the Learning Agreements.
Course practicalities • Some courses are lecture-based and there is an examination at the end of the course. The course requirements may also include problem-solving exercises, laboratory work etc. So it can also be that there is no exam in the course! • It is important that you attend the first lecture to find out details about course arrangements and requirements for completing the course (obligatory exercises, assignments, exact timetable, exams and other details)
Studying in a Finnish University • Each course has its requirements for attendance, course content etc. • Please respect the office attendance hours – send an e-mail to professors for other appointments • Assignments, task and responsibilities are not repeated, once said means done accordingly. Plan your schedule and leave enough time for assignments and essays! – You may always ask for further instructions from staff, tutors and students
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