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Finnish universities join forces to harness AI in research, education, and innovation

Finland has an excellent opportunity to become a global leader and a European frontrunner in AI adoption. The Finnish universities’ joint…

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Jari Ojala is the new chairperson of Unifi: Finland needs to invest in science and human capital

Jari Ojala, rector of the University of Jyväskylä, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Council of Rectors of…

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Nordic Rectors’ Councils: Call for Action to Safeguard Academic Freedom and University Autonomy

The Rectors’ Councils of Nordic countries highlight in their joint statement the need for joint action from all stakeholders to protect…

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Inclusive and Diverse University! Building together an inclusive, striving university community

As we embark on a new academic year, we have the chance to remind ourselves that each member of the university…

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Scientific community and science funding agencies commit to cooperation on accelerating the sustainability transformation

The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters has compiled a joint declaration with signatures from 12 universities, 3 foundations and 10…

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Universities key messages for the government budget negotiations: Investments in education and research boost productivity and sustainable economic growth

Finland needs more highly educated experts to reform society and business life. We also need groundbreaking research, which forms the basis…

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Reforming researcher training: Quality and impact through cooperation  

Universities will develop joint approaches to strengthen the quality and impact of researcher training. The aim of these recommendations is to…

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University entrance exams to be reformed in 2025 – application to several fields of study made easier

From 2025, universities will have nine national entrance exams, which will allow applicants to apply for a wide range of different…

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Ethical Guidelines for International Student Recruitment in Use by Finnish Higher Education Institutions

Finnish higher education institutions have collectively developed an Agent Code of Conduct, an ethical guideline, aiming to establish standards for education…

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Unifi’s key messages to the future European Parliament and Commission

Universities hold a key position in building a competitive and attractive EU, and solving the challenges it faces. With the European…