Education and Learning, Knowledge,

Science and Technologyfor the Benefit of People

and Society

Current priorities in Finnish higher education: building for the futureRiitta Rissanen, PhD, Rector at Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Finland13.6.2018

Global trends and factors of change

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and robotisation are changing

education, research and higher education institutions

Research, innovation and learning will become open and involve working

together

Competition for best talentswill become global and higher education will cross borders

Global transformation of work

Knowledge, research and networking at the core when resolving global

challenges

Erosion of Finnish

knowledge base

Better quality, productivity

and effectiveness

Proposal for Finland: Finland 100+

EDUCATION AND LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE , SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND SOCIETY

Over 50% of all young people complete a higher education degree

Development of higher education and expertise in different life situations

4% of GDP allocated to research and development: new creative power of science, sustainable growth, more wellbeing

INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES

More pre-emptive and able to react

Strong internationally attractive knowledge clusters

Actively involved in the world’s most interesting networks

Open, international and globally responsible

Robust RDI activities and versatile higher education as engines for change in the economic structure and society

The world’s most competent labour force brings a competitive edge and promotes wellbeing

Ethical and socially responsible

ENABLING STEERING, RESOURCES AND STRUCTURES

Creativity, dynamics and potential for action!

In 2030

Universities and universities of applied sciences will be strong and reliable institutions.Finland values education and learning as well as science and knowledge.

Healthy higher education communities will be a key asset for Finland and will offer a competitive edge. Higher education institutions will be one of the best places to work in Finland. Legislation, steering and financial resources will encourage universities and universities of applied sciences to develop dynamically and to specialise in specific study programmes and areas of research and innovation. There will be fewer higher education institutions and they will be more effective.

In 2030

Harnessing the power of change in the global economy. Universities and universities of applied sciences will be responsible, wise and bold pioneers, actively creating solutions.

Ever more international and using open practices ensures that higher education institutions will be better placed in finding new channels for effectiveness.

In 2030

Finland’s wellbeing and competitiveness will be based on high competence and productivity, sustainable growth and constant regeneration.The operating practices in higher education institutions will guarantee better quality, more productivity and greater effectiveness.

In 2030The whole population’s knowledge capital will have grown. Higher education available for everyone.At least 50% of young adults (25 to 34-year olds) will have completed a higher education degree.Flexible and personalised study paths and degrees will enable lifelong learning in different life situations. Existing study opportunities in use flexibly among different user groups.

Digitalisation and openness will renew teaching, learning, research and innovation activities as well as higher education institutions and will open up new channels for effectiveness.The world’s best learning and study environments. A student-oriented approach will have been adopted in developing education.

In 2030

Robust research and development investments.Public and private investment in R&D activities will have been raised to 4% of GDP.International collaborative efforts by higher education institutions in frontrunner networks will bring greater quality to the institutions and boost Finland’s attractiveness.

Internationally attractive research and innovation centres that bring together different actors will have been created in Finland.Ideas will have turned into products and services.

Road map

To help implement the vision, a road map and development programmes in support of it will be drawn up.The road map will be prepared in cooperation with the higher education institutions and stakeholders.

Virkamiestyöryhmä

Implementation groups

Internationalisation

HEI staff and students, stakeholderson-line consultation ǀ workshopsǀ etc.

Unifi ǀ Arene ǀ studentsǀ staff ǀ Academy of Finland ǀNational Agency for Education ǀ MoEC

Steering group of vision implementation

Enabling steering, resources and structures -group

Openness, flexibilityand LLL -group

Digital HEI -group Research, development and innovation -group

Wellbeing of highereducationcommunities -group

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Study fields• Culture• Natural resources and

the environment• Tourism, catering and

domestic services• Social services, health

and sports• Technology and

transport• Business and

administration

Vision 2020THE NORTHERN PIONEERWith our areas of emphasis, we are pioneers in arctic expertise and an internationally recognised educator, developer and partner.

Mission statementARCTIC VITALITYWe refine expertise and vitality from the strengths and opportunities of a changing operating environment to meet the needs of northern people and organisations.

Profile and fields of expertiseKNOWLEDGE OF ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT

SERVICE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SAFETY & SECURITY KNOWLEDGE

SMART USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

ARCTIC CO-OPERATION AND CROSS-BORDER EXPERTISE

MANAGING DISTANCES

Students5500

Employees470

Turnover40,5 million euros

Area of operations98 984 km2

R & D volume8 million euros

The Lapland University Consortium (LUC) is composed of Lapland UAS and the University of Lapland.

Digital Learning Lapland University of Applied Sciences - case

Strategic choice to implement the majority of adult education online was made in 2005• The first online degree programmes started in

2003• Adult education is partly or completely

online (60-100%) in all educationprogrammes

• Approx. 95% of teachers teach online• More than 1 500 students who study mainly

on online• 8,5 persons in eLearning support services• Pedagogical and technical support services for

staff and students

Constructing more online courses and

the firstMOOCs

Production of Open

Educational Resources

Developing online

teaching and

studying skills

Further development

of the implementation

models of online

education

Restructuring tutoring,

study office, library etc.

services online

Accessibility, mobile use, user-friendly, customer-oriented approach

Virtual Campus@Lapland UAS

Heading towards virtual campus- a lot already ready, a lot to do (Case Lapland UAS)

Thank you!