Staff Training Mobility
Erika Marschalek
18 - 25 April 2009
Last updated: 20.4.2009, BF
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Person
Erika Marschalek,
Home Institution
Fachhochschule St. Pölten
Host Institution
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering, Oulu Campus
Persons: see end of document, contact information.
Presentation:
Brochure:
Programme (Draft)
General Activities:
Arrival: Sat 18 April, Free day on Sun 19 April
Departure: Sat 25 April
Academic Activities:
Info Session: Introduction to the School of Engineering and Fachhochschule St. Pölten
(Bastian Fähnrich, Matti Alila)
-Presentations (ppt)
-Tour (classrooms, computer rooms, laboratories, library, offices)
Workshop (1-5): Pertains to a particular topic, see below. Approx. 2 hours presentation and talks about the School of Engineering and the Fachhochschule St. Pölten by staff of higher education institutions. The objective is to prepare in advance material and presentations that introduce relevant activities as well as best practices for reasons of exchanging information and comparison (benchmarking).
Workshop 1: Internationalisation in Higher Education
(Bastian Fähnrich, Matti Alila)
-Erasmus Student Mobility and International Exchange Studies and Programmes
-Marketing
-Application and Admission of international students (ESA system, ASIO student database etc.)
-Enrolment and Registration
-Internationalisation at Home
Workshop 2: Higher Education System
(Tiina Laajala, Virve Svenström)
-Application to Finnish-language Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and professional specialisation studies, Examination regulations upon application
-Graduation Procedures etc. (Admissions Office, Study Affairs Office)
-Coordinating schedules for diploma theses and diploma exams
-Issuing transcripts and graduation diplomas
-Managing the student database (ASIO)
-Cooperation with lecturers and giving organisational and pedagocicalsupport
-Curriculum Development & Learning Process (competence-based curriculum, project based learning)
-Public Relations and Marketing (Special events: 'Security Day', Summer School 'Young Women & Technology', ‘Open Days’ etc.)
Workshop 3: Practical Training (Outi Rundström)
-Managing the entire procedure and documents relating to students' work placements
Workshop 4: Project Works (Eero Nousiainen, Kauko Kallio)
-Project Works in ICT and Mechanical and Production Engineering
Workshop 5: Student Counseling and Support
(OTE representative Olli Jarva, Riitta Winter, Leena Markkanen)
-Orientation programme: Intensive Week (OTE, Study Advisors)
-Tutoring,eHOPS (Study Affairs Office, Teacher and Peer Tutors, Study Advisors)
Possible Participation in Teaching Sessions and Work Shadowing:
-Finnish Survival Course
-English Language Course
-Master’s Programme Studies (Information Technology)
-Study Affairs Office
-International Office
-Placement Services
-Meeting with represenatives of the School of Music, Dance and Media (both teachers and coordinator not available in the STT-week)
Recreational Activities:
-Dance Show
-Coffee & Dinner
-Free Time
Schedule (Draft)
Sat 18 April: Pick-up from the airport (Bastian Fähnrich)
Time / Mon 20April / Tue 21April / Wed22April / Thu23April / Fri 24April8-9 / Free Time / Free Time / Free Time / Free Time
9-10 / 9.00
Pick-Up
10-11 / 10.00 - 12.00
Opening Meeting Info Session (Matti Alila, Bastian Fähnrich)
International Office (2388) / 10.00 - 12.00
Workshop 2: Higher Education System (Tiina Laajala, Virve Svenström)
Meeting Room 3 (1430) / 10.45
Presentation of St.Pölten/Austria
Meeting of International Coordinators, Albertinkuja 20, Meeting Room / 10.00 - 12.00
Workshop 4: Project Works (Eero Nousiainen, Kauko Kallio)
Meeting Room 3 (1430) / 10.00
Conclusion Meeting (Tiina Laajala, Virve Svenström, Matti Alila, Bastian Fähnrich)
International Office (2388)
11-12 / Free Time
12-13 / Lunch / Lunch / Lunch / Lunch
13-14 / 13.00 - 15.00
Workshop 1: Internationalisation in Higher Education (Matti Alila, Bastian Fähnrich)
International Office (2388) / 13.00 - 15.00
Workshop 3: Practical Training (Outi Rundström)
Meeting Room 2 (1432) / 13.00. - 15.00
Workshop 5: Counseling and Study Support (Olli Jarva, Riitta Winter)
Meeting Room 3 (1430)
14-15 / 14.00 - 17.00
Afternoon Activities (Virve Svenström, Outi Rundström, Tiina Laajala)
-OuluCity Tour
-Valve Culture Centre
-CityArt Museum
15-16 / Free Time / Free Time / Free Time
16-17
17-18 / Coffee and/or Dinner
(Virve Svenström, Outi Rundström, Tiina Laajala)
18-19 / Free Time / 18.30 - 19.30
(or Thu)
Dance Show by Dance Teacher Education Students, Concert Hall, School of Music, Dance and Media / 18.30 - 19.30
(or Wed)
Dance Show by Dance Teacher Education Students, Concert Hall, School of Music, Dance and Media
19-20
20-21
Albertinkuja 20:
Accommodation
Välkkylätalo (Ylioppilaantie 2)
Arrival: Sat 18.4.
Departure: Sun 25.4.
Room: Room in a double room (815-2)
Costs: 90 EUR/week + bes hseets 5 EUR/week
Key: Upon arrival, via Bastian Fähnrich
Payment: Cash upon arrival in the office
Address: Välkkylätalo, Ylioppilaantie 2, B-wing
Contact: Teemu Räntilä, phone +358 50462 4746, +358 10 27 21142
Maire and Esa Pieniniemi, phone +358 50462 4746 and +358 503174889
Transportation
Arrival: The cheapest way to travel downtown, i.e. close to the place of accommodation (1 ½ km) is to take bus no. 19, which leaves in front of the airport. Here's the schedule for normal workdays (departure): every 30 min, e.g. 17:20, 17:50 , and it takes around 40 minutes. The bus ticket/person is around 4,50 EUR. For timetables see also next pages.
During your stay: Taxis or buses, see more information next pages.
Departure: Again, by bus it’s going to be the cheapest way. Remember to be at the airport approx. one hour before the scheduled take off in order to make sure that the check-in will go smoothly.
Taxi Services (EN)
Landline: 10041 (0,99 € + local network charge)
Mobile phone: 0600-30081 (0,99 € + local network charge)
Calling from abroad: +358 600 30081 (0,99 € + local network charge)
DirectTaxi: 0600-30080 (0,99 € + local network charge)
Operates on Elisa, TeliaSonera and DNA mobile phone subscriptions
Train Timetables
(EN)
Bus Timetables
> EN (Local buses. Search by place of departure and destination.)
> EN (Overland buses)
You may reach the School of Engineering best by walking – it takes around 20 minutes ;-)
VälkkylätaloSchool of EngineeringVälkkylätalo
Links & Tips
City of Oulu
(EN)
Tourist Information Oulu
(EN)
Weather in Oulu:
Bring along clothes and footgear that’ll keep you warm and dry. From a central and southern European point of view, the winter here in northern Finland is extremely cold ;-)
Clothing in Winter:
(EN)
Oulu Webcam:
(EN)
Weather Forecast Oulu:
(EN)
Overview & Event Calendars:
(EN)
(FIN/EN)
(FIN)
(FIN)
News and Views from Oulu:
(EN)
News in Finland:
(EN)
Facts about Finland
(EN)
NetTutor – Survivors Guide to Oulu
A Chance to speak Finnish
(EN/FIN)
Map of Oulu
> EN
If you haven’t got a paper map of Oulu, please take a copy on your arrival at the airport. They’re available at metal shelves in the arrival hall, nearby the cafeteria and just after you leave the baggage claiming facilities.
Links & Tips (continued)
Internet Access
Free WLAN access is available in the city and on campus. See > EN. You can have access to the Internet also via computers in the assembly hall of the Oulu City Library. Check > EN. The hotel Scandic offers also free Internet access – please check when signing in ;-)
Nature (Suggestion)
Visit to Nallikari, Oulu’s beach, within walking distance from the city centre, via Pikisaari approx. 3 km in one direction.
Culture (Suggestions)
School of Engineering/School of Music, Dance and Media, see (FIN)
Culture Centre Valve in the city centre, Hallituskatu 7, see (FIN).
There’s a nice cafe, and art galleries with exhibitions of local and national artists. The Studio Cinema screens mostly independent films from various countries, both classic and contemporary.
OuluCityArt Museum ( > EN)
OuluCity Library ( > EN) offers a section to read newspapers from around the world,
Oulu Music Festival ( FIN) comes with all kinds of music, 11.-21.3.2009.
Finnkino ( EN)
Movie Theatre Star ( FIN)
Sports (Suggestion)
There’s a swimming hall at Raksila (close to the railway station and central bus station) with sauna and other bathing possibilities, as well as a gym. Other sports are possible, if arrangements are made and equipment available, like cross-country skiing etc.
Shopping(Suggestion)
Various stores in the environment of the pedestrian road in the city centre, Rotuaari. There’s also the possibility to visit the Market Hall and Market Square. See
Churches(serving in English)
Various local ChristianMinistries offer Sunday worship services and Bible studies etc. in English or in other languages: Here’s also a direct link to the event calendar.
Map of the School of Engineering
and the School of Music, Dance and Media (Kotkantie 1)
Contact Information
Mr Bastian Fähnrich, Coordinator of International Relations
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering, Oulu Campus
Kotkantie 1, FIN-90250 Oulu, Finland
Room: 2388
Phone +358 (0)10 27 23536
Mobile +358 (0)50 31 749 31
Fax +358 (0)10 27 21320
Ms Tiina Laajala
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering, Oulu Campus
Kotkantie 1, FIN-90250 Oulu, Finland
Room: 2324
Phone: +358 10 27 22622