Openness, trust, quality and integrity The working culture of the JYU community is based on openness, trust, quality and integrity. Our thinking is fresh, and we inspire and encourage each other to test our boundaries. We value and make use of our differences while nurturing interaction and trust. We promote multidisciplinary cooperation and continuously aim to improve quality. We want to be a provider of wisdom and wellbeing for individuals and society as well as a global leader in the study of learning, wellbeing and basic natural phenomena.
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Foundation of our working culture Openness, trust, quality and integrity
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Answers to the pivotal questions of today and tomorrow
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Competence, wellbeing and education in an increasingly complex and polarised world
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How Finland can become a leader in bio- and circular economy | HANNA-LEENA PESONEN
RECTOR KEIJO HÄMÄLÄINEN
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Dedicated to our goal A dream of wisdom and wellbeing for all
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Towards planetary wellbeing | JANNE S. KOTIAHO
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Wellbeing starts with you – regardless of age
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Educating experts with influence Courage to change the world
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Student Life supports student wellbeing and study skills | MARJA-LEENA LAAKSO
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Capable, creative and healthy university community Strong dialogue as a strength
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In the midst of changes, students’ voices should be heard | TOMAS VARCOK
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JYUnique campus: Where tradition and tomorrow meet One campus, many worlds
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Quality is the result of a goal-oriented working culture | PEPPI TAALAS
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A campus where you feel good | AINO YLIPIESSA
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Putting the researcher first Inspiring and attractive research environment
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A digital trailblazer Inspiring and open-minded agility
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Wisdom and wellbeing for us all Competence for the future since 1863
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A university with societal impact
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Strategy in brief
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What does it mean when research is open?
HENRIK KUNTTU
Popularisation brings science close to people
JUHA HULMI
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Protozoology promotes the wellbeing of people
EMILY KNOTT
TAINA RANTANEN
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