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Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009

Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Jorma Mattinen Rector Åbo Akademi University. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University. Contents

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Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009

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  1. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009 The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Jorma Mattinen Rector Åbo Akademi University

  2. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Contents - B(benefit) 1: Internationalisation of education - B 2: Development of distance learning and e-learning - B 3: A wider knowledge-basis about the Baltic Sea and the Baltic Sea region - B 4: The network as a resource - The role of Åbo Akademi University in BUP - Some suggestions for the future

  3. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Benefits for Åbo Akademi University: 1. Internationalisation of education - New study materials with a Baltic Sea regional focus, in English - International cooperation as an integrated part of courses. - New contacts for teachers and researchers in the region - Students participation in international activities, such as meetings, conferences and sailing tours in the region.

  4. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University 2. Development of distance learning and e-learning - from the use of satellite-mediated to internet-based courses • distance learning integrated in the university courses

  5. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University 3. A wider knowledge-basis about the Baltic Sea and the Baltic Sea region - Important input to the university’s courses, as example in the multi-disciplinary environmental science studies • Increased contacts between teachers and researchers

  6. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University 4. The BUP-network as a resource • Production of multi-disciplinary study materials • Contact forum for researchers • Activities for students • Project development

  7. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Åbo Akademi University has participated in BUP from 1991: • As a member of the international board • As the national BUP-centre • In the production of books and films • In the production of TV-sessions for the courses: Baltic Sea Environment, Sustainable Baltic Region and Peoples of the Baltic • As co-organiser of events, such as teachers training seminars • As partner in projects • Financing the website www.balticuniv.uu.se/esd (2004-09)

  8. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Future directions (1) The wide agenda of sustanable development will call for: • Development of courses towards joint masters programmes, summer schools • New interdisciplinary programmes and research schools

  9. The Baltic University Programme - Benefits for Åbo Akademi University Future directions (2) The BUP network and activities should be secured through • Continued contributions from universities as co-organisers of events, conferences, expertise and producers of study materials • National funding • Membership fees

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