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Newsletter 3/2008

   
   
  

Pekka Saarela: The academic community joins in on making something new

A search for new research ideas was announced.

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Matti Pursula: Is the autonomy of universities really in danger?

Innovation University is a working name for the university created by merging HSE, TaiK and TKK. The goal of this merger is to create a university that has the opportunity to raise its educational and research standards

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Yrjö Sotamaa: New era in art and design

Cumulus Association’s 124 prominent members from the world of art and design universities, and from over 40 countries, signed on 28 March 2008 the Kyoto Design Declaration, thus committing themselves to promoting sustainability.

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Mauri Airila: Funding of the Innovation University

According to a decision made by the cabinet, the operational funding of the Innovation University will be increased annually to total 100 million euros by the end of 2012.

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News

» Helena Hyvönen elected Rector for TaiK
» Minister Sarkomaa: (in Finnish only)
» Update on the New University's name
» Interviews on the Innovation University on the net


Inno News
newsletter tells you the latest about the Innovation University project. The newsletter is published every other week.

Editorial Team: 
Editors-in-Chief Eliisa Anttila (TaiK), Hanne Haapoja (HSE), Päivi Tainio (TKK)
Editors Heli Laukko (TaiK), Riitta Särkisilta (TKK), Leena Vuorenmaa (HSE)

Feedback and ideas

 

Expertise workshops part II: Service Factory

Service Factory as the future cold laboratory?

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Introducing Theme Groups

Change brings opportunities and restrictions to financial management.

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100 Questions and Answers

Questions and answers about the Innovation University Project.

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Events


 

15-17 April 2008
Student Unions Week on Innovation University
The starting point for organising this event is to answer questions students have at this point. The main events will be organised on Tuesday 15 April at TKK, on Wednesday 16 April at TaiK, and on Thursday 17 April at HSE. The Student Unions representatives will also be available for answering questions when they take to the different floors and hallways at each university.

17 April 2008
Innovation University Update at HSE
at 08:30–10:30

Come and hear the latest about this project. Rectors will also be at the venue to give an update on the proceedings. The event is organised by personnel associations at the three universities.

25 April 2008 
Product Design Gala
at 09:00–17:00
The yearly Product Development Project course of the Innovation University is once again reaching its grand finale at the Product Design Gala, where the final results of the hard and diligent work of the students are revealed to the public. At
the Gala, the prototypes of interdisciplinary, international student teams are shown at a public exhibition and in a seminar. The Gala will be organized in the facilities of Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5, on Friday 25 April 2008 at 09:00-17:00.

You are invited to come and see the results which this year include, among others:
- New openings: Fighting fire deaths with extinguishing automation
- Truly International: User interface design over the Atlantic
- Traditional northern: Off-road office.

Programme

25 May 2008 
Naisten Kymppi: TaiK challenges HSE and TKK ladies!
at 10:00–17:00
Naisten Kymppi is Finland’s biggest sporting event for women. TaiK participates with a 15 strong team and now challenges HSE and TKK ladies to join the event too. See you on Sunday 25 May at the Finlandia Hall! You'll recognise the TaiK ladies from their colourful Masters of Arts T-shirts.

www.naistenkymppi.fi

  
    
     
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