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Exceptions in library's opening hours on Friday 17 February

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:12 GMT

Exceptions in library's opening hours on Friday 17 February

Main Library, Lutakko Library and Music Campus Library units will be closed at noon (12.00) on Friday 17 February due to a staff training. Institute of Natural Resources Library will be closed at 11.30. Main Library will be open on Saturday 18 February from 9am to 2pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The library’s electronic resources are available 24 hours a day.

Further information

JAMK, Library , 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:18 GMT

Get ready to discuss about the state of quality at our institution! JAMK’s quality morning will be arranged on 26 March 2012!

How do you take care of the quality within your own studies? How do we ensure the quality of learning at JAMK? How do we promote entrepreneurship?

You are warmly welcome to JAMK’s Quality Morning on 26 March 2012. The event takes place on Rajakatu campus in auditorium Tulikari from 9 to 11 a.m.

The purpose of the quality morning is to familiarise you with JAMK’s quality system. The idea is to contemplate together on how we can reach our goals by leaning on the principles of quality management. You will also hear about the upcoming quality audit and learn what kind of preparation is required from you before next autumn. You are encouraged get involved and participate in the discussion!

The event is meant for all the students and staff members at JAMK. Most of the programme will be carried out in Finnish. However, introduction to the topic as well as material about JAMK’s quality system will also be provided in English!

The programme of the event will be published at the beginning of March.

Further information on the event:
Tero Janatuinen, Quality Manager, 040 536 5591
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Lutakko library's new opening hours

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:54:02 GMT

Lutakko library's new opening hours

Lutakko library's new opening hours will start from 30th January 2012.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9-16
Thu 9-17

Further information

Pirjo Pohjolainen, Information Specialist, 040 581 8378, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Lutakko Library, 040 559 0654, kirjasto.lutakko(a)jamk.fi,

JAMK Video Contest has started

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:55:33 GMT

JAMK Video Contest has started!

JAMK video contest started today! The idea is to film 1-2 minutes long promotional type video for JAMK. All the students of JAMK can participate in the contest.

More information http://blogit.jamk.fi/videocontest/

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:42:12 GMT

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2012-2013!

Application periods:
• Exchange places outside Europe 1.1. – 31.1.2012
• Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus) 15.2. – 15.3.2012

There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The guide is available in OPTIMA > Study Forum > Internationality through studies. Collect the printed guide on January from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application periods.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Library cancels subscriptions to the Journals Portal and Elsevier ScienceDirect

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:29:10 GMT

Library cancels subscriptions to the Journals Portal and Elsevier ScienceDirect

Details about the JAMK library’s journals have been available via several separate systems. To make finding journals easier, the library has decided to give up the Journals Portal. In the future, electronic journals will be available through the Nelli Portal’s Find e-Journal function and the details of the printed journals in the library catalogue Janet.

The library has also decided to cancel the subscription of the multidisciplinary Elsevier Science database due to a considerable price increase. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and are looking for a compensatory solution.

The Journals Portal and Elsevier ScienceDirect will no longer be accessible in 2012.

We would like to remind you of the library’s most recent network services:
Johtamisen käsikirjat,
Neuwonen 4.10 – viestijän verkkotuutori, and
Books24X7 ITPro Collection of e-books.

Further information

Pirkko Jokela, Information Specialist, 040 761 4180, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:44:10 GMT

Study Italian in Venice - apply now!

Charisma Communication is a leading training and mediation agency in Venice, Italy. We design full-immersion language courses according to specific needs: special attention is given to the business community using both English and Italian languages. We welcome all students with a working knowledge of English to attend our program, especially those who will be completing their university courses by the end of this month.

Students may contact the agency directly in order to request an application form.

Brochure

Summary and program

JAMK in Tallinn, Education Fair Teeviit 1. - 3.12.2011

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:26:22 GMT

JAMK in Tallinn, Education Fair Teeviit 1. - 3.12.2011

JAMK welcomes Estonian students to visit our stand 204 on Teeviit Education Fair! We will give you information on our studies, applying to JAMK and living in Jyväskylä.

"I started my studies in JAMK this autumn and till this very moment I do not regret it! Independence, international environment and the warm heart of teachers are the key factors in my studies. The being of Jyväskylä, with 30 000 students, is similar to Tartu in Estonia. The city is very youthful and student friendly, perfectly suitable for your study period. I strongly recommend you to take JAMK into further consideration as your potential education provider. Do not hesitate to come an meet me and JAMK staff at our stand at Teeviit -fair!"

- Peeter, Estonian student at JAMK University of Applied Sciences

More information on the Teeviit Education Fair

Books24x7 ITPro

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:08:03 GMT

Books24x7 ITPro

The Books24x7 ITPro collection has been added to the library's electronic resources. The collection comprises more than 10,000 e-books on over a hundred topics, including computer science, telecommunications, software engineering, and business and culture. Remote access with JAMK user name and password.

Further information

Pirkko Jokela, Information Specialist, 040 761 4180, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

JAMK in Brno, Gaudeamus exhibition 1.-4.11.

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:02:10 GMT

JAMK in Brno, Gaudeamus exhibition 1.-4.11.

JAMK welcomes Czech students to come and study in Finland! Visit JAMK and TAMK Universities of Applied Sciences in Gaudeamus exhibition in Brno, Czech 1.-4th November, Hall G2, Stand 97.

Karolina Pankova from Czhech is already studying Music and Media management at JAMK.
JAMK gives you good employment possibilites. We in Music and Media management are going to be "the people behind the scences", we are going to be e.g. promoters and event organizers, tells Karolina.

Further Information

Gaudeamus exhibition

Degree Programmes in English

Marketing Designer Paula Pasanen, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Asian programme 2012

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:37:58 GMT

Asian programme 2012

Application period for Asian programme 2012 is open between 24.10. - 13.11.2011. You can find more information about the program here or from the website www.asianet.fi.

FINNIPS network on Baltic Tour: Come and hear more about JAMK's education!

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:49:55 GMT

FINNIPS network on Baltic Tour: Come and hear more about JAMK's education!

Finnish Network for International Programmes (FINNIPS) is a coalition of 22 Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. These Universities of Applied Sciences offer altogether 70 Bachelor's Degree Programmes that are conducted in English. In the spring 2012 FINNIPS will arrange entrance examinations for these programmes in 17 countries outside of Finland. More information about the network and the exam countries can be found at the website www.finnips.fi

JAMK has five Bachelor's Degree Programmes that are taught in English: International Business, Facility Management, Logistics Engineering, Music and Media Management and Nursing. All these programmes are part of the FINNIPS network and organise their entrance examinations abroad.

During this autumn FINNIPS will attend several Education Fairs in Europe. Within these fairs you have a chance to get more information about JAMK's programmes and the entrance examinations. You can also collect a copy of the Applicant's Guide! The first fairs will take place in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in October:

Days of International Education 2011 at Radisson Blu Hotels in Tallinn on 6 October, Riga on 8 October, Vilnius 9 October 2011

Come and visit the FINNIPS stand also in the following occasions:

Romania International Education Expo in Bucharest on 23-27 November 2011
Hungary International Education Expo in Budapest on 20-21 January 2012

Further information

admissions(at)jamk.fi
Riikka Vanhanen, Coordinator of the FINNIPS network firstname.lastname(at)jamk.fi

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:58:32 GMT

Read new Applicant´s Guide - study in English!

Application period to Bachelor´s Degree Programmes and Vocational Education starts 9.1.2012. Application Period for Master´s Degrees starts on 5.3.2012.

Applicant´s Guide 2012

Further information

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:02:19 GMT

Student, answer to ESN survey before 30.9. and win an iPod

Every year, ESN launches a survey that explores the current issues connected to academic and non-academic mobility. The survey of 2011 investigates the impact of living, working, and studying abroad on employability and attitudes towards the European labour market. This survey targets any current or former student at a higher education institution (HEI). Answering the survey takes less than 10 minutes, and you have the opportunity to win 1 out of 3 iPods.

Your answer matters, thank you already beforehand!

Enter the survey here.

More information:
Maarit Sinikangas, International relations planner, +358 50 4175 123, firstname.surname@jamk.fi

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:10:30 GMT

Are you interested of studying abroad for the spring semester 2012?

Apply for an exchange place abroad for the spring semester 2012. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2011.

There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. Collect a copy of the Exchange Period Abroad Guide for yourself at the International Services or at your own International Coordinator's office so you can see what kind of opportunities there are for students in your specific field. Please notice that a number of places might already be filled in the spring 2011 application period.

More detailed information on applying and all the necessary arrangements can also be found in OPTIMA student portal's Study Forum, in the section 'Internationality Through Studies'. The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services. Contact information can be found from here.

Self-service pick-up of reservations at the Main Library

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:25:28 GMT

Self-service pick-up of reservations at the Main Library

You can now pick up the books you have reserved from the self-service shelf and check them out at the self-service loan station next to it.
Alternatively, you can still check out your reservations at the service desk.

Further information

JAMK Library, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Welcome to the library, new student!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:50:00 GMT

Welcome to the library, new student!

Please check out library’s website for information on library card, opening hours, service fees, contact information and lending. We are also on Facebook!

See you at the library!

Further information

JAMK Library, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Library Back to Normal Opening Hours from 22th August

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Library Back to Normal Opening Hours from 22th August

We will resume our normal opening hours on Monday 22th. During the school year, the Main Library will be open on Saturdays.
Please check the opening hours on our website.

Welcome to the Library, old and new customers alike!

Further information

JAMK Library, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Opening hours of Student Services

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:26:37 GMT

Opening hours of Student Services

Student Services of Main Campus (Rajakatu 35) is open on TUESDAYS from 9 am to 5 pm (in time frame 22.8.-30.9.).

Otherwise our opening hours are as follows:

Mon-Thu 9.00-15.00, Fri 8.00-14.00

Students may also send an email to us to receive e.g. transcript of records.

More information:

Studentservices(at)jamk.fi
Contact details of Student Services

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:17:22 GMT

School of Health and Social Studies from Kyllönmäki to Puistokatu

School of Health and Social Studies has moved from Kyllönmäki campus to Puistokatu 35.

Further Information

Pirkko Hautala, Head of Department, Department of Health Studies, +358 40 564 9105, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, School of Health and Social Studies, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Mirja Immonen, Head of Department, Department of Rehabilitation and Social Studies, +358 40 547 8949, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, School of Health and Social Studies, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Restaurants are open as follows on August

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:55:12 GMT

Restaurants are open as follows on August

Restaurant Avec and RajaCafe

8th August –19th August.
Monday-Friday 8.00-14.30
Lunch 10.30-13.30
22nd August - 4th September
Monday-Friday
Lunch 10.30 -13.30

RajaCafe
22.8.2011
Monday-Friday 7.45-16.00
Lunch 11.00-14.00

Ravintola/Restaurant Hyvinvointi

8th August - 19th August
Monday-Friday 8.00-14.30
Lunch 10.30-13.30
22nd August - 4th September
Ma-Pe klo 8.00- 16.00
Lounas klo 10.30-14.00

Restaurant Menuetti
8th August - 19th August
Monday-Friday 8.00-14.30
Lunch 10.30-13.00
22nd August-2th September
Monday-Friday 8.00-16.00
Lunch 10.30-14.00

More information:

Sirpa Ovaskainen, Tel. 044 711 9617, Fazer Amica

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programmes (instruction in English) has been completed

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:09:45 GMT

The student selection for JAMK’s Master’s Degree Programmes (instruction in English) has been completed

Altogether 113 applicants applied to Master’s Degree Programmes of Information Technology and International Business Management. The combined intake was 35 students.

The list of admitted students (pdf. 73.3 KB) includes the names of the successful applicants who have given permission to publish their names. In case of cancellations, the applicants placed on the waiting list will be immediately notified about their admission.
All applicants will be notified about the selection by post during week 25.

Further information:

admissions(at)jamk.fi

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:56:32 GMT

Dynamo Opening Hours from 13th June to 31th July

Outdoors

Mon–Fri 9.00–15.00
24th June - 26th June School is closed, no entrance

Student services

Mon– Fri 9.00–14.00
4th July - 8th August closed

Lutakko Campus Library

30.5.-23.6. Mon–Thu 9.00–15.00
Fridays and Thurday 23th June 9.00–14.00
24th June -31th July closed

Restaurant Dynamo

13th June - 21th June 9.00-13.00, lunch 10.30–12.00
23th June - 9th August.2011 closed

Info

closed

No parking control since 16th May.

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat kesällä / Maincampus opening hours in summertime

Tue, 31 May 2011 09:14:38 GMT

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat kesällä / Maincampus opening hours in summertime

Pääovien aukioloajat / Main Doors are open as follows

30.5. - 23.6. Pääovet D1 ja F1 / Main Doors D1 and F1
ma - pe / Mon - Fri 7.45 - 16.00
la / Sat suljettu/closed

27.6. - 31.7. Pääovi D1 / Main Door D1
ma - pe / Mon -Fri 8.00 - 15.00
la / Sat suljettu / closed

1.8. - 21.8. Pääovet D1 ja F1 / Main Doors D1 and F1
ma - pe / Mon - Fri 7.45 - 16.00
la / Sat suljettu / closed

Palvelut / Services

Vahtimestaripalvelut / Janitor Services
ma - pe / mon-fri 8.00 - 16.00
palvelunumero / service number +358 40 557 0822

Aulapalvelu / Info suljettu / closed 27.6. - 7.8.

Opiskelijapalvelut / Student affairs office
ma - to / Mon - Thu 9.00 - 15.00
pe / fri 8.00 - 14.00 (Heinäkuu / July 9.00 - 14.00)

Henkilöstö- ja talouspalvelut / Human Resources and Financial Services
11.7. - 31.7. suljettu / closed

Kansainvälistymispalvelut / International Services
Ma - to / Mon - Thu 9.00 - 15.00
Pe / Fri 9.00 - 14.00 (Kesä- ja heinäkuu / June/July 9.00 - 13.00)
Suljettu/Closed 18.-31.7.2011

Kirjasto / Library
6.6. - 23.6. ja / and 1.8. - 20.8.
ma - to / Mon - Thu 9.00 - 16.00
pe / Fri 9.00 - 14.00
la / Sat suljettu / closed
23.6. 7.45 - 14.00
24.6. - 1.8. suljettu / closed

Ravintola- ja kahvilapalvelut / Restaurant- and cafeservices (Avec)
30.5. - 22.6.
ma - pe / Mon - Fri 7.45 - 14.30, lounas / Lunch 10.30 - 13.30
la / Sat suljettu / closed
23.6. 7.45 - 14.00
24.6. - 1.8. suljettu / closed

Tietokoneluokat / Computer labs
ma - pe / Mon - Fri 9.00 - 15.00

Ei pysäköinninvalvontaa viikoilla 20 - 35 / No parking control in weeks 20 - 35.

Lisätietoja / More Information:

Jonna Järvisalo, aulapalvelusihteeri, puh./Tel. +35840 760 6957, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi / firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Student selection for bachelor’s degree programmes with instruction in English, starting in the autumn of 2011

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:53:32 GMT

Student selection for bachelor’s degree programmes with instruction in English, starting in the autumn of 2011

The student selection for JAMK's bachelor’s degree programmes conducted in English has been completed. The total number of first-preference applicants to these programmes was 1 587, and student intake was 210.

The list of admitted students includes the names of the successful applicants who have given permission to publish their names. In case of cancellations, the applicants placed on the waiting list will be immediately notified about their admission.

All the applicants will be notified about the selection by mail during weeks 22-23.

The students will start their studies on 22 August 2011 with a language and culture orientation.

There will be additional intake to Logistics Engineering. Application time will be 1 June – 15 July 2011 4.15 pm at our website jamk.fi. Entrance examination will be only 22 July 2011 at 9.45 a.m. in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Further information:
admissions@jamk.fi

Music Library closing on Friday 20th. See you in the new Music Campus Library in August

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:03 GMT

Music Library closing on Friday 20th. See you in the new Music Campus Library in August

The Music Library of the JAMK University of Applied Sciences will be closed on Friday 20 May.

The new Music Campus Library will open its doors at Pitkäkatu on 8 August 2011, as part of the Finnish Music Campus. The Finnish Music Campus is a centre of expertise on music education and research founded by JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä University and Jyväskylä College.

The Main Library at Rajakatu, the Lutakko Library and the Institute of Natural Resources Library in Saarijärvi are open normally (summer opening times) until June 24 after which they will be closed till July 31, 2011.

Further information

Risto Heikkinen, Library Director, 040 594 6587, firstname.lastname(a)jamk.fi, JAMK Library

School of Health and Social Studies Library is moving

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:59:10 GMT

School of Health and Social Studies Library is moving

School of Health and Social Studies Library closed its doors at Friday April 29th.

The library will be united in Main Library at Rajakatu. The move to the new facility is taking place in Mayand a temporary reduction in service is anticipated. This will allow staff to pack and relocate items in the collection.

The course books will move among first phase and Jyväskylä Educational Consortium (JAO) books have been separated out of collection.

HESO student: Application for Degree Certificate
You will get the required signatures for library loans and fees at the other JAMK library units. Check out our website.
The Theseus signature will be provided by the Kyllönmäki Student Studies Office in May. Please note the delay (1 - 2 days) between the library and the Student Studies Office operation.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Further information

Arja Kunnela, Information Specialist, 040 771 7902, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Jyrki Nevalainen, Librarian, 040 341 6187, firstname.lastname@jao.fi, ao-library, Jyväskylä Educational Consortium

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:03:37 GMT

Pääkampuksen aukioloajat pääsiäisenä/Openin hours in Maincampus during Eastertime

Pääkampus on suljettuna 22.4.–25.4.2011 välisen ajan.
Maincampus is closed during the time 22nd of April – 25th of April 2011.

Ulko-ovet / Doors
Torstaina 21.4./Thurday 21st of April 7.30–16.00

Aulapalvelu / Reception services
Torstaina 21.4./ Thursday 21st of April 8.00–14.00

Opiskelijapalvelut / Study Affairs Office
Torstaina 21.4./ Thursday 21st of April 8.00–14.00

Kirjasto / Library
Torstaina 21.4. /Thursday of April 9.00–14.00

Ravintola- ja kahvilapalvelut / Restaurant- and cafeservices
Torstaina 21.4. /Thursday 21st of April 7.45–15.00
lounaspalvelut/lunchservices 10.30–13.30

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:59:50 GMT

Dynamo Opening Hours at week 16

Outdoors open 21st of April 7.30 - 16.00, school closed 22nd - 25th of April

Student Services open 21st of April 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th of April

Restaurant Dynamo open 21st of April cafe 8.00 - 14.00, lunch 10.30 - 13.00, restaurant is closed 22nd - 25th of April

Library open 21st of April 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th of April

Info open 21st of April, 8.00 - 15.00, closed 22st - 25th of April

Dynamo Opening Hours 21st - 25th of April 2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:50:03 GMT

Dynamo Opening Hours 21st - 25th of April 2011

Outdoors open 21st of April 7.30 - 16.00, school closed 22nd - 25th

Student Services open 21st of April 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th

Restaurant Dynamo open 21st of April cafe 8.00 - 14.00, lunch 10.30 - 13.00, restaurant is closed 22nd - 25th

Library open 21st 9.00 - 14.00, closed 22nd - 25th

Info open 21st 8.00 - 15.00, closed 22st - 25th

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:27:05 GMT

Make your dreams come true by becoming an entrepreneur

At JAMK University of Applied Sciences you have a great opportunity to further develop your business and Entrepreneurial skills, or receive personal coaching for your business idea.
Your studies may be tailored out entirely to support the evolvement as an Entrepreneur or the growth process how to become one. You will receive a personal coach, or mentor, who will guide you during the entrepreneurial challenges. The emphasis is on how things work in practice.

Please choose the appropriate category:

1. Existing entrepreneurs -> How to become a growth oriented entrepreneur
2. Students, who have a business idea, innovation or about to acquire or inherit a business - From a business idea into a profitable business

We have an excellent co-operation model and high involvement by local Entrepreneurial stakeholders, including financing organizations.
JAMK-Business Incubator promotes and supports Entrepreneurship. Join us now!

You may apply until 29.4.2011

Further information:
Mr. Juha Perälampi, Manager, Tel. 041 534 3603, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Enrollment for summer studies!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:18:15 GMT

Enrollment for summer studies!

It is time to enroll for attendance/non-attendance for summer studies. Enrollment in ASIO 11th -19th April 2011.

Remember also to enroll for attendance/non-attendance for autumn term and for autumn studies. Enrollment in ASIO 2th - 13rd May 2011.

Call for Applications - Youth Assembly 2011

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:39:09 GMT

Call for Applications - Youth Assembly 2011

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: JAMK University of Applied Sciences’ place at Youth Assembly 2011 conference in New York to be applied by April 15, 2011. Read more

Further information:

Ms Riikka Vanhanen, International Relations Planner, Tel. 040 562 2932, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Are you going for an exchange or practical training period abroad during the academic year 2011-2012?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:14:55 GMT

Are you going for an exchange or practical training period abroad during the academic year 2011-2012?

International Services organises a pre-departure orientation for all outgoing exchange and practical training students on Thursday, April 7th. At the orientation we will go through all the necessary information concerning the exchange period and it is compulsory for all the outgoing students. More information from sini.nousiainen@jamk.fi

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Place: Dynamo, Auditorium D110

Apply for exchange period at JAMK now!

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:17:54 GMT

Apply for exchange period at JAMK now!

Application period 15.3. - 15.5. Read more.

Apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 - deadline 15.3.2011!

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:04:01 GMT

Apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 - deadline 15.3.2011!

You still have some time to apply for student exchange in Europe for the academic year 2011-2012. Fill in the application in ASIO now, the deadline to apply is 15.3.2011!

In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The Guide is available in OPTIMA – Study Forum- section “Internationality through studies”. You can also collect the printed guide from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application period.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Dear former Erasmus student - help to develop the accreditation process

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:18:14 GMT

Dear former Erasmus student - help to develop the accreditation process

Former Erasmus student, share with us your experience from course recognition process before, during and after your Erasmus exchange. Fill in the questionnaire in OPTIMA to take part in developing the accreditation process for your benefit!
The questionnaire is open until 30th April 2011.

Further information on the research in OPTIMA mainpage!

An electronic work desk under development for students

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:44:58 GMT

An electronic work desk under development for students

The development work for a student intranet and teamwork environment will be launched at JAMK. The overhaul is a part of an extensive development effort for web content management and will continue until 2013. Students and Student Union JAMKO will have a central role in the development work for web contents.

The main objective of the innovation is to create an easy-to-use electronic work desk for students. It gathers, as a single view on its own page, the up-to-date information and tools that the student needs. The aim with the new tools is to improve interaction among the students as well as between the students and the staff. Information discovery will be improved by building, in stages, a search function that covers the knowledge assets for an entire organization. If successful, the development work will make the students' daily work easier and improve students' communications.

During the spring, JAMK will also start systematic work to increase web presence. The jamk.fi site will be made even more user-friendly, and JAMK's role in social media will be defined. Also the InfoTV system will be overhauled in 2013 for all campuses.

Students hope for efficiency and interaction

A preliminary survey mapped out the development needs for the current web contents management. The participants included students, staff and stakeholder representatives. The board of JAMKO was interviewed in December 2010. In addition, the representatives of the student union participated in workshops.

The biggest deficiencies at the moment are the lack of a student intranet and the lack of a teamwork environment. The students find the dispersion of knowledge to several systems as challenging. The development work aims to meet these needs.
The preliminary survey that maps the development needs of JAMK's web content management is part of the SIKE content development endeavour.

Further details

Heli Toivola, Marketing Manager, tel. +358 (0)40 580 1659
Virpi Puttonen, Digital Marketing Specialist, tel. +358 (0)40 976 738

firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Internationally important heating boiler testing laboratory opened at JAMK

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:43:29 GMT

Internationally important heating boiler testing laboratory opened at JAMK

The opening ceremony of the boiler testing laboratory at the Bioenergy Development Centre of the JAMK University of Applied Science on 14th February was dignified by the presence of more than one hundred experts in the field. The laboratory located in Saarijärvi is, by its magnitude, unique in the whole of Finland.

Mainly fuels and heating systems using solid fuels are tested and investigated in the laboratory. It provides a service to equipment manufacturers, fuel producers, research institutes and educational institutes. In the laboratory it is possible to investigate for example the operation, with different fuels, of a heating system as well as usability and safety of heating systems. There is also a fuel dryer that can be used to produce a desired kind of fuel for testing.

The research facility - costing nearly a million euros - produces, for equipment manufacturers and researchers, information with which the usability, energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of the equipment is improved. The laboratory combines the resources and strengths of research institutes and companies. With this, the development of the industry and research in the field is ensured.

In the planning of the testing laboratory it was aimed to testing in accordance with the EN 303-5 standard. At the moment, the standard reaches the 300 kW efficiency class.

A pan-European standard for heating boilers that is under preparation will be applicable up to 500 kW. In the new laboratory, measurements and testing runs for boilers of up to 1000 kW can be performed.

In addition to JAMK's President Jussi Halttunen and the Head of the Bioenergy Development Centre Pekka Äänismaa, the speakers at the event were Mauri Pekkarinen, the Minister of Economic Affairs, and Antti Ala-Talkkari, the Managing Director of Veljekset Ala-Talkkari.

Further details:

Pekka Äänismaa, Head of the Bioenergy Development Centre, tel. +358 (0)400 279 057, pekka.aanismaa@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Technology

Student Health Services Closed 3.-4.3.

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:10:26 GMT

Student Health Services Closed 3.-4.3.

Student Health Services is closed from 3rd to 4th March due to winter vacation. In emergency, please contact the health centre in your own area.

Further Information

Rita Hämäläinen, Public Health Nurse, Tel. (014) 266 2259, rita.hamalainen@jkl.fi

International mobility at JAMK University of Applied Sciences was active in 2010

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:22:17 GMT

International mobility at JAMK University of Applied Sciences was active in 2010

International operation is active at JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK), which is demonstrated by the annually collected statistics of international mobility. Students go abroad to do studies or practical training as a part of their degree, to take part in an international project or to compile their thesis for an international enterprise/organization. Respectively, students from foreign partner institutions arrive to JAMK to develop their own professional skills, all the while internationalising the community of our higher education institution and Central Finland as well. A considerable part of staff participates yearly in staff mobility abroad, which can include e.g. teaching in a partner institution or operating within R&D projects. Also, foreign teachers and experts arrive to JAMK every year for different assignments and tasks, bringing their own expertise into the cooperation.

In total 240 students went abroad for a period of over three months, about half of them to do studies for their degree and about half to do a practical training. The amount increased by 6,6 per cent compared to the year 2009. 248 students participated in short, approximately 1-2 week long periods abroad, such as Study Tours, which is double the amount of the previous year. Respectively, 197 international students and 28 practical trainees came to JAMK for one or two semesters and 172 international students came to JAMK for shorter periods. Student mobility in long-term periods abroad was most active in the educational fields of Social sciences, business and administration, Technology, communication and transport as well as Tourism, catering and domestic services. Student mobility was performed mostly within the Erasmus programme.

Staff mobility within teaching and expert tasks was also active. In total 97 staff members of JAMK visited partner institutions abroad with teaching purposes. Furthermore, 214 experts travelled abroad for education, R&D and corporate cooperation purposes. The total amount of staff mobility abroad increased by 6,5 per cent. Respectively, 148 foreign teachers and experts from partner institutions and organizations abroad came to JAMK during 2010.

The most popular target countries for students and staff were Germany, Russia, Great Britain, Sweden and Belgium. The most students, teachers and experts came to JAMK from Spain, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands and Austria. 53 per cent of participants in international mobility were female.

Further information:

Nina Björn, International Relations Manager, 040 585 6791
Miska Möttönen, International Relations Planner, 040 566 0402
Riikka Vanhanen, International Relations Planner, 040 562 2932

Dynamo opening hours during week 9

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:56:31 GMT

Dynamo opening hours during week 9

Dynamo outdoors, student services, info, library and restaurant Dynamo are open expectionally during week 9.

Dynamo opening hours

Application to the Degree Programmes Conducted in English: JAMK Among the Most Popular

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:34:50 GMT

Application to the Degree Programmes Conducted in English: JAMK Among the Most Popular

Application period to the degree programmes conducted in English ended on Tuesday 15th February. JAMK maintained its third-place ranking according to the number of first-choice applicants. When the attraction factors were compared, JAMK was ranked sixth. In Finland, 24 universities of applied sciences offer degree programmes in English.

The exact number of applicants has yet to be confirmed. However, according to the preliminary estimates JAMK had over 5500 applicants of which over 1670 had JAMK as their first-choice.

This year, the annual intake quota has increased from 190 to 210 places. Ten places were added to the Degree Programmes of Nursing and Logistics Engineering. In the assessment of attraction-factors, JAMK reached grade 8,0, while the average among Finnish universities of applied sciences was 5,9.

In total, JAMK offers five degree programs in English: Nursing, Facility Management, Logistics Engineering, International Business and Music and Media Management.

Further Information

Sanna Tyrväinen, Admissions Coordinator, +35840 542 1371, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

JAMK student abroad - Read blogs!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:13:24 GMT

JAMK student abroad - Read blogs!

Are you interested of JAMK students studying abroad? You can find student blog's in JAMK Blogging Service. It is also welcomed to comment the blogs.

Enjoy your time with the blogs!

JAMK Teacher Education College the Most Popular Among Applicants

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:23:15 GMT

JAMK Teacher Education College Popular Among Applicants

JAMK Teacher Education College had a total of 1395 applicants. 1091 of them applied for the Vocational Teacher Education, 173 for Vocational Special Needs Teacher Education and 131 for Study Counsellor Education. 448 applicants will be granted admission.

In Finland, there are five teacher education colleges: in Jyväskylä, Helsinki, Tampere, Hämeenlinna and Oulu. Similarly as last year, Jyväskylä was again the most popular when it comes to the total number of applicants.

-We offer multi-mode education which is based on online studies. This is convenient for the working population, says Harri Keurulainen, Head of Department.

Vocational teacher education is a valid pedagogical education on all levels of educational institutes and universities. The education constitutes of 60 ECTS credits which can be completed in 1-2 years.

Further Information

Harri Keurulainen, Head of Department
+358 40 532 3147
Teacher Education College, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Do you want to be an Exchange Student? Apply now!

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:11:34 GMT

Do you want to be an Exchange Student? Apply now!

Application period for Exchange places in Europe 15.2. - 15.3.2011.

Read a Brochure

Freemover scholarship available for applying!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:40:42 GMT

Application announcement: Freemover scholarship available for applying!

International Services' Freemover scholarship for students is available for applying at JAMK University of Applied Sciences until March 15, 2011.

Apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 – deadline 31.1.2011!

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:08 GMT

Apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012 – deadline 31.1.2011!

You still have some time to apply for student exchange outside Europe for the academic year 2011-2012.
Fill in the application in ASIO now, the deadline to apply is 31.1.2011!

Application period for the exchange places in Europe is open in ASIO 15.2.–15.3.2011.

In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The Guide is available in OPTIMA – Study Forum- section “Internationality through studies”. Collect the printed guide from your International Coordinator or International Services.

The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO during the application periods.
Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as well as International Services.

Is your contact information up to date?

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:03:27 GMT

Has your contact information changed?

Please remember to inform the library about changes in contact information. Use this form or visit the library.

Further information:
JAMK, Library and Information Services, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Read Student´s Diary -blog

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:05:31 GMT

Read Student´s Diary -blog

During the next few weeks five students from JAMK University of Applied Sciences will write a blog and share their thoughts about studying. Get a view on what it’s like to study at JAMK. The first post was written by Mona Pitkänen from the Degree Programme in Music and Media Management.

"Today was the first school day of the spring semester 2011, and I can honestly say that I’ve never been more happy to go back to school after a holiday. It’s not because my 3 weeks off would’ve been disastrous after which anything would have been an improvement, but because I’m actually excited to study more MMM stuff!"

EFMD membership to School of Business and Services Management

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:31:02 GMT

EFMD Membership to School of Business and Services Management

JAMK School of Business and Services Management has been granted membership of EFMD, an international management development network.

EFMD is a globally recognised accreditation organisation for management education. As an EFMD member, JAMK School of Business and Services Management can now apply for EPAS accreditation for its degree programmes.

JAMK is the first Finnish University that has been granted the membership. For a membership, recommendations of two existing member organisations are required. Membership can be granted for schools and corporations.

Further information

Jukka Turpeinen, Planner, 040 757 0090, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, School of Business and Services Management, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

The Maincampus is open as follows in Christmastime

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:12:53 GMT

The Maincampus is open as follows in Christmastime

Opening hours of Maincampus: Main doors, Study affairs office, International services, Library, Info and Restaurant Avecpdf, 261 kb

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2011-2012!

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:35:05 GMT

Apply for student exchange abroad for the academic year 2011-2012!

Application periods:
• Exchange places outside Europe (bilateral and multilateral agreements) 1.1. – 31.1.2011.
• Exchange places in Europe (Erasmus programme, bilateral agreements) 15.2. – 15.3.2011

There are exchange places in numerous different institutions all over the world. In the Exchange Period Abroad Guide you can find further information about the exchange places and the application procedure. The Guide is available in OPTIMA – Study Forum- section “Internationality through studies”. Collect the printed guide from your International Coordinator or International Services.

Project reporting instructions updated

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:59:48 GMT

Project reporting instructions updated

Project reporting instructions has been updated lately. There are only minor changes on it. You will find updated project reporting
instructions here.

Further information

Suvi Perttula, Information Specialist, 040 705 5370, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library
Satu Liukko, 040 350 6638, Senior Lecturer, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, School of Business and Services Management, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Remember to Register for Spring Term 2011!

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:32:35 GMT

Remember to Register for Spring Term 2011!

It is time to enroll for attendance or non-attendance for spring term 2011. Remember also to register for the courses of the third, fourth and fifth study period, and for summer courses.

Enrolment Periods:

Continuing students 8.11.–26.11.2010
New students + complementary enrolment of continuing students 3.1.–14.1.2011
Additional enrolment for period 5 and summer studies 11.4.–29.4.2011

Are you student with a family? Answer short questionaire

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:46:41 GMT

Are you student with a family? Answer short questionaire

Are you student with a family? Have you experienced challenges to study? JAMKO is collecting information about students with familýs experinces and studying. Please answer short questionaire.

Vulcanus in Japan 2011-2012 - Practical Placement in Japan

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:50:09 GMT

Vulcanus in Japan 2011-2012 - Practical Placement in Japan

The "Vulcanus in Japan" programme through the European Universities is currently been re-launched. The Vulcanus programme offers industrial placements in Japanese host companies to European students in engineering (or similar).

At the time of application, you must be both:

-an EU citizen
-a student of engineering or science in at least the third year of a course at an EU University (Computer science, science engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, electronics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, metal materials, ceramics, production system,…)

In accordance with the regulations of their respective universities, the students will be either undergraduates or postgraduate students who are able to take a year out - as a recognised part of their course or as a year off - or postgraduates.

More information:

"Vulcanus in Japan" programme homepage

Letter to the university

Programme description

Application form

Apply for the grant for Summer Schools in Germany

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:41:57 GMT

Apply for the grant for Summer Schools in Germany

Call for applications: DAAD grant for Summer Schools in Germany 2011

German Academic Exchange Services – Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) awards degree students summer course grants in Germany. The application deadline for JAMK students is 10 January 2011.

Application instructionspdf, 334 kb (pdf, 335 kb)

Language certificatepdf, 162 kb (pdf, 163 kb)

Further information

Miska Möttönen, International Relations Planner, 040 566 0402, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, International Services

Students can make a difference too.Representatives´election 2010.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:01:11 GMT

Students can make a difference too.Representatives´election 2010

Student union JAMKO is the trustee and channel of influence for the students of JAMK. Student union is developed and supervised by representatives consisting only of students. New representatives for the year 2011 will be elected on October 25th ‑ 27th / November 4th. Every JAMKO student has a fair right and equal chance to influence on quality of education, as well as students' well‑being and entertainment ‑ at least by voting in
Representatives' election.

Candidates represent themselves

Candidates also meet each others in election panel on October 13th, at 1 pm at Rajakatu to discuss about interesting and current student matters. Voting is done via link delivered to each JAMKO members email, or at JAMKO's election stands at main campus, HVYI Educational Unit, Dynamo, Music campus and Luva. If you are not yet a JAMKO member, you may join at here!

What is your opinion: Making studies cost to exchange student? Automatic membership to student union? Health care system to University of Applied Sciences? Less parties and more culture happenings? Representatives make decisions about concrete and relevant matters. Do not let others decide for you!

Bentham Direct

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:43:24 GMT

Bentham Direct

Bentham Direct database comprises more than 100 medical and pharmaceutical journals. Trial until 5.11.2010.

Further information

Teemu Makkonen, informaatikko, 040 761 4180, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun kirjasto

Main Campus Students Services have moved to the classroom B107

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:34:00 GMT

Main Campus Students Services have moved to the classroom B107

Main Campus Students Services, Student Financial Aid Advisor and Admissions Office are temporarily in the classroom B107 (Rajakatu 35).

Changes in library’s service fees

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:00 GMT

Changes in library’s service fees

There are changes in library’s service fees from 1.9.2010 on

Overdue fines for night and weekend loans, two first days €3 / weekday / item
A new library card to replace a missing one €3

See Library Service Fees on the library’s website.

Further information

JAMK Library, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Applying for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2011 begins!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:43:00 GMT

Applying for student exchange abroad for the spring semester 2011 begins!

Apply for an exchange place abroad for the spring semester 2011. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2010.

More detailed information on applying and all the necessary arrangements can also be found in OPTIMA student portal's Study Forum, in the section 'Internationality Through Studies'. The application form is filled in electronically via ASIO.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as wells as International Services.

JAMK University of Applied Sciences continues to strengthen its role as an adult education provider

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:03:00 GMT

JAMK University of Applied Sciences continues to strengthen its role as an adult education provider

Apprenticeship-based higher education expands in Central Finland. The Ministry of Education and Culture has granted JAMK University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jyväskylä permission to implement five new apprenticeship-based professional continuing education programmes. Both JAMK and the University of Jyväskylä were very successful in the national application process.

Apprenticeship-based professional continuing education is a new form of education for working professionals with higher education degrees. In spring 2010, the Ministry of Education and Culture received a total of 89 applications to implement apprenticeship-based professional continuing education programmes, 30 from universities and 59 from universities of applied sciences. The Ministry of Education granted permission to implement a total of 33 programmes, 14 in universities and 19 in universities of applied sciences.

JAMK was extremely successful in the competition. Four out of six JAMK’s applications were approved: Value Chain Developer, Innovation Process and Immaterial Rights Management, Rural Area Waste Water Expert, and Sexual Counsellor. All the programmes are worth 30 credits, and they will start in autumn 2010. JAMK will also participate as a partner in two other programmes: Load Security (Turku University of Applied Sciences) and Gerontological Nursing (University of Turku).

The new programmes will enhance JAMK’s position as an adult higher education provider both at regional and national levels. The University of Jyväskylä was granted permission to implement the professional continuing education programme in international corporate communication for which it had submitted an application.

Additional Information:

Hannu Ikonen, Education Development Manager, +358 (0)40 5283762, hannu.ikonen@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Design week Jyväskylä on the Streets 19.-21.5.2010

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:12:00 GMT

Design week Jyväskylä on the Streets 19.-21.5.2010

Design Week Jyväskylä invites professionals and the general public to an event of design centred around Jyväskylä city centre. The three-day long series of seminars, exhibitions, fashion shows and shopping experiences is free of charge. This city-wide event, encompassing design, craft, photography and fashion, is organised by students from JAMK University of Applied Sciences. More details in Finnish from web sites or by e-mail info@jkldesignweek.fi.

JAMK University of Applied Sciences Scored High in Image Survey

Fri, 07 May 2010 05:41:00 GMT

JAMK University of Applied Sciences Scored High in Image Survey

JAMK University of Applied Sciences was again among the top three in the image survey conducted by Taloustukimus Oy on Finnish higher education institutions in March 2010. The questionnaire was answered by more than 1500 17-29 year old young adults living in Finland.

The respondents were asked to assess the universities of applied sciences they knew by using a 4-10 scale. JAMK’s overall score was 7.66, which is an extremely good result at the national level. This year, the universities of applied sciences were assessed more critically than before: A total of 23 universities of applied sciences received a lower score than the year before, and 18 received the lowest score in five years. Contrary to the general trend, JAMK improved its result. JAMK was ranked first (overall score 8.13) by young adults living in eastern Finland.

The most significant image factor was the location. The respondents regarded Jyväskylä as an attractive place to live and study. In addition to its location, JAMK also scored high as a modern and international learning environment.

JAMK ranked third in terms of attractiveness as a place to study. Young people who live in eastern and western Finland were especially interested studying at JAMK. The most important criterion for choosing a place to study was whether the potential educational institute would provide education in the field that interested the respondents. The quality of teaching and research was mentioned as the second most important criterion. Social and Health Care was the most popular field among the female respondents, and technology and transport among the male respondents.

Additional Information

Heli Toivola, Marketing Manager, Tel +358 40 580 1659 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

The Maincampus is open as follows in 30.4.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:56:00 GMT

Delays in traveling caused by volcanic eruption in Iceland

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Delays in traveling caused by volcanic eruption in Iceland

Dear JAMK student abroad /leaving Finland,

the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the impact it has had on traveling have been noted also in Finland. In case you are trying to return to Finland from your study/practical training period abroad, but the situation is causing delays etc., please contact both your family and also the International Coordinator of your School. If needed you can also contact us at the International Services. Or in case you are trying to leave Finland to start your exchange/practical training period abroad, please remember to contact your host institution and let them know the delays in your traveling. Remember to also inform them as soon as you are able to travel.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland follows the situation closely and posts the latest updates and information on the air traffic on their website.

Please, if necessary, follow the above mentioned website for the latest news about the situation and should you have any questions regarding e.g. your return to JAMK/leaving Finland, please contact your International Coordinator/supervisor of your practical training period first!

More information

Miska Möttönen, coordinator, +358 40 566 0402, international@jamk.fi, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Mr. Carlos Villamar gives a lecture at JAMK 9th of April

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:51:00 GMT

Mr. Carlos Villamar, an attorney specializing in high technology intellectual property law, will present a lecture

Mr. Carlos Villamar, an attorney specializing in high technology intellectual property law, will present a lecture on Friday, April 9th, at JAMK University of Applied Sciences at 10 am in auditorium FP05, located on the main campus on Rajakatu 35 in Jyväskylä. The lecture is open to the public.

Mr. Villamar’s presentation, titled "Intellectual Property (IP) Protection in the Digital Age: What every firm and university should know to maximize IP and minimize costs," will focus on the importance of developing a global strategy for intellectual property protection. Mr. Villamar is a founding partner of The Villamar Firm PLLC, located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and where he assists clients with foreign and domestic patent application preparation and prosecution, opinion work, litigation, and IP counseling.

Mr. Villamar's expertise covers a wide variety of technologies, including wired, wireless, optical, terrestrial broadcast and satellite communications, neural networks, fuzzy logic and artificial intelligence, encryption, digital signal processing, speech recognition and language understanding, sound and image processing, video processing, medical imaging, video games, on-line gaming, gaming engines, physics engines, 3D graphics, virtual worlds, Digital Rights Management, e-commerce, military technologies, radar, sonar, fighter aircraft, missiles, ground guidance, heads-up displays, computers and architectures, computer networks and security, semiconductors, device manufacturing, nanotechnology, oil and gas exploration, renewable energy, electrical, solar, thermal and wind power, automotive technologies, and electromechanical technologies.

Prior to founding The Villamar Firm, Mr. Villamar gained extensive experience in numerous aspects of intellectual property law as an attorney in large, national general practice and IP boutique law firms and as a patent examiner in the Speech Signal Processing Group of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office.

As an electrical engineer, Mr. Villamar has extensive commercial experience, including production design and testing for the Standard Missile Program at the General Dynamics Corporation Missile Systems Group (purchased by Raytheon), high-speed digital logic and computer design for the Advanced Tactical Fighter Program at the Hughes Aircraft Company Radar Systems Group (purchased by Raytheon), and IR&D and design of high-speed digital signal processing and communications systems at the Hughes Aircraft Company Advanced Circuits Technology Center (purchased by Raytheon, spun off as TelASIC and then purchased by MTI).

Education: J.D., The George Washington University Law School (1998); M.S.E.E., California State University, Long Beach, empahisis in Digital Signal Processing & Neural Networks, (1992); and B.S.E.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, empahisis in Digital Signal Processing, (1987).

Admitted: Virginia, the District of Columbia, the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Served on the Board of Directors of the Federal Circuit Bar Association.

For more information about this program, or if you wish to request a meeting with Mr. Villamar on behalf of your organization's needs, please contact Global Business Management Senior Lecturer Steven Crawford at firstname.lastname@jamk.fi.

JAMK Library on Facebook

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:42:00 GMT

JAMK Library on Facebook

Now you can follow library news and discussions on Facebook. Become a fan of JAMK Kirjasto - JAMK Library and suggest it to your friends!

On Twitter we are JAMK_kirjasto.

JAMK is also on Facebook, JAMK University of Applied Sciences.

Further information

Matti Impola, Information Services Secretary, 040 359 1731, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Erasmus program extending to include foreign staff members and degree program students

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Erasmus program extending to include foreign staff members and degree program students

From the beginning of the academic year 2010 - 11 forward the Erasmus program extends to cover all students of higher education institutions regardless of nationality. It means that also foreign degree students can participate in the Erasmus programme and acquire an Erasmus grant from the EU funds. Previously the Erasmus student and trainee exchange in Finland has been available only to Finnish citizens, citizens of other countries participating in the Erasmus programme and individuals, who have a permanent residence permit in Finland.

In addition to students, the extension covers also members of staff at higher education institutions, who can participate in Erasmus teacher and staff mobility regardless of nationality. Also the EILC - Erasmus Intensive Language Courses will become available to all students and staff at higher education institutions regardless of nationality.

Information concerning the Erasmus programme for staff can be found in the Intranet: Support Services - International Services - Staff Mobility Abroad
and for students in the student portal Optima: Study Forum - Internationality Through Studies.

NB: The application period for the academic year 2010 - 2011 ends on March, 14!

Additional information

Maarit Sinikangas, International Relations Planner, 040 757 4043, etunimi.sukunimi@jamk.fi and the international coordinator of your School

International Business attracted the most applicants

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:54:00 GMT

International Business attracted the most applicants

The application period for JAMK's degree programmes conducted in English closed last Friday. The total number of applicants who chose JAMK as their first preference was 1420. The Degree Programme in International Business, which offers an opportunity to specialise in High-Tech Management, was the most sought after programme.
The second most popular programme was the Degree Programme in Nursing, which leads to the Degree of Bachelor in Nursing. JAMK’s other international degree programmes are Music and Media Management, Logistics Engineering, and Facility Management. The total number of places in these five programmes is 190. Apart from Finland, applications for these degree programmes were received from e.g. Russia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. The degrees represent 210-240 credits and take an average of 3½ - 4 years to complete.

All eligible applicants will be invited to participate in the entrance examinations. Invitations will be mailed from 12 March 2010 onwards. Entrance examinations will be organised both in Finland and abroad between 1 April and 7 May. The results of the student selections will be published on 28 May at the earliest.

Joint application for programmes conducted in Finnish will start on 1 March 2010.

Additional information

Sanna Tyrväinen, Joint Application Coordinator, +358 40 542 1371, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi , JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended last Friday 12 of February 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:57:00 GMT

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended Friday 12 of February 2010

Application period to Bachelor's degrees ended last Friday 12 of February 2010. The total number of first-preference applicants to JAMK was 1 420, and student intake is 190 (to five programmes). Entrance examination invitations or decisions on eligibility are posted by mail from 12 March onwards. Detailed information on places and dates will be sent to the applicants in the invitation letter. Results are announced on 28 May 2010, at the earliest. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 3 August 2010 at 4.15 p.m. Finnish time, at the latest. Studies will begin in the middle of August 2010.

More information about entrance examinations

New Windows and Microsoft Office guides in English

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:35:00 GMT

New Windows and Microsoft Office guides in English

Recent additions in Ornanet electronic resources include:

Windows 7: basics
Microsoft Excel 2007: basics
Microsoft Word 2007: basics
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: basics

Read Ornanet resources via the Nelli portal or JaNet library database. Find more eBooks on the library’s website.

Further information

Pirjo Pohjolainen, Information Specialist, 040 581 8378, firsname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Applying for student exchange abroad has begun

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:49:00 GMT

Applying for student exchange abroad has begun

Now is the time to apply for an exchange place abroad. The application period for autumn semester 2010, spring semester 2011 or the whole academic year 2010-11 runs from January 25 to March 14, 2010. However, application period for the spring semester 2011 continues until the end of September.

Additional information is provided by the International Coordinators of the schools as wells as International Services.

Application Announcement: International Services’ Freemover scholarship for students is available fo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:03:00 GMT

Application Announcement: International Services’ Freemover scholarship for students is available for applying at JAMK University of Applied Sciences until March 15, 2010.

International Services of JAMK University of Applied Sciences declares the Freemover scholarship for international student exchange available for applying. It is intended for students who apply independently for an exchange place at a higher education institution that charges tuition fees. Degree students from all fields at JAMK University of Applied Sciences who have completed at least two years of their studies can apply for the scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded to a student who has been successful in his/her studies (number of credits, average grade of study attainments) and has adequate language skills. The studies at the receiving institution also need to have significance to the student’s degree and professional growth. The scholarship is worth 5000€ at the most and it is awarded for tuition fees to such a higher education institution that does not have an exchange agreement with JAMK University of Applied Sciences and where students pay tuition fees. In case the tuition fees of the receiving institution amount to less than 5000€, the scholarship is paid in the amount of the tuition fee.

The scholarship is applied with an application formdocx, 63 kb (word, 64 KB). Also, a transcript of records and a letter of assessment from a departmental representative are needed. The letter should deal with the objectives and the expected outcome of the exchange as well as the reasons why an exchange in that particular institution is important to the student’s degree and professional growth. The application form can be found at International Services, with International Coordinators of the schools and in OPTIMA (Study Forum – Internationality through studies).

Application and attachments are to be delivered to International Services by 4 pm on March 15, 2010 at the latest. The address is:

JAMK University of Applied Sciences
International Services
Rajakatu 35
40200 Jyväskylä.

In case the application is sent via regular mail, the letter needs to be stamped on March 15, 2010 at the latest. Applications sent or received later than the due date will not be accepted. International Services announces the receiver of the scholarship at the beginning of April. The student in question will be contacted personally.

For more information please contact International Relations Planners

Miska Möttönen, 040-566 0402 or Maarit Sinikangas, 040 757 4043, forename.surname@jamk.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Ebrary Online Sheet music includes almost 10,000 notes

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Ebrary Online Sheet music includes almost 10,000 notes

Ebrary Online Sheet Music is a new electronic resource covering thousands of notes. The database features titles from world renowned composers such as Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky. It also includes original titles published between 1850 and 1920 by famous composers such as Irving Berlin, Stephen Foster, Jerome Kern, and John Philip Sousa.

Enter the resource via the Nelli portal. It is accessible only when logged in JAMK’s network or remotely, see instructions.

Further information

Teemu Makkonen, Librarian, 040 761 4180, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Changes in library's electronic resources

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:38:00 GMT

Changes in library’s electronic resources

New eBooks have been added to Dawsonera, topics include information technology, business and tourism. The library is happy to receive more eBook suggestions. See the list of all Dawsonera eBooks on the JaNet database.

Discontinued electronic resources are CSA, Safari and Oxford English Dictionary. ERIC, the pedagogical article database is now in EBSCO.

Access all the electronic resources via the Nelli portal.

Further information

Teemu Makkonen, Librarian, 040 761 4180, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

New consulting hours:Swine flu vaccinations for JAMK students

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Swine flu vaccinations for JAMK students

The vaccination is free of charge and voluntary. The recommendation is, however, that all the students, including exchange students, take it. The vaccination schedule is based on the birth year and alphabetical order of the family names.
The vaccinations of the first two groups (students born in 1990 and 1989) will take place on 3 and 4 December.

Place: 3 Sepänkatu

Birth year 1990: Thursday 3 December:
First letter of the family name A-K at 8.30-11.00
First letter of the family name L-Ö at 12.00-15.30

Birth year 1989: Friday 4 December:
First letter of the family name A-K at 8.30-11.00
First letter of the family name L-Ö at 12.00-15.30

Birth year 1988: Tuesday 8.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1987: Wednesday 9.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1986: Thursday 10.12. at 13-15.30

Birth Year 1985: Friday 11.12. at 13-15.30

The rest of the schedule will be announced later when new lots of vaccines arrive. The personnel of the student health services will answer questions concerning the vaccinations.

Information on the Influenza A(H1N1) (Swine Inluenza)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Information on the Influenza A(H1N1) (Swine Inluenza)

The latest information on Swine influenza and vaccination can be found from the following web pages:

The City of Jyväskylä (will be updated soon)

National Institute for Health and Welfare

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

International students at JAMK can also contact students public health nurses for any health related issues including Swine Influenza.

Buy printing credits at the library

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:51:00 GMT

Buy printing credits at the library

If your printing quota runs out, buy more printing credits (more printouts) at the library. How to do this: 1) pay for the printing credits at the library and 2) visit the nearest computing support personnel or data administration and you will be given the printing credits when you show the receipt from the library. The computing support personnel at the Main Campus locate now in the room FK15.

Further information:
Nanna Ikävalko, Information Services Secretary, 040 514 5530, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Access Ebrary eBooks directly on JaNet!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Access Ebrary eBooks directly on JaNet!

Besides the Nelli portal, you can now access the Ebrary eBooks directly on the JaNet library database. There are over 42 000 eBooks in English linked on JaNet. On the Holdings-page, click the Ebrary eBook Collection link.

You can use Ebrary remotely from home. Open JaNet, search for the book and click on the Ebrary link. Log in with your personal JAMK network username and password. Nelli’s search options are available as well. The library recommends key words in English.

The amount of eBooks in Ebrary changes constantly. An eBook can be withdrawn at any time, replaced by another title. Read instructions on Ebrary: http://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/FinELib/Ebrary#Ebrary-inEnglish

Further information:
Teemu Makkonen, Librarian, 040 761 4180, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, JAMK Library

Extended loan periods

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Extended loan periods

The library has extended the loan periods for books, CDs and printed theses in every library unit. The loan period is now 28 days.

Please remember to update your contact information. You can use the online form, change of address, or visit the library.

Further information:
JAMK, Library and Information Services, 040 552 6541, kirjasto(a)jamk.fi

Influenza A(H1N1) raises discussion

Tue, 05 May 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Influenza A(H1N1) raises discussion

Influenza A(H1N1) (swine influenza) raises discussion around the world at the present moment. The current announcements given by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (www.thl.fi) should be followed concerning it. Information concerning travelling and influenza can be followed on the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland at http://formin.finland.fi.

The students of JAMK who are studying or doing their practical training abroad should be in touch with the International Coordinator of their School or the International Affairs Office if they wish to come back to Finland earlier than planned.

The exchange students doing their exchange period at JAMK should also follow the instructions given by their home institutions. They should be in touch with the International Coordinator of the School or the International Affairs Office at JAMK and/or their home institution if they have any questions concerning the situation.

Further Information:
Nina Björn, International Relations Manager, +358 40 585 6791, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Electronic theses to Theseus

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:54:00 GMT

Electronic theses to Theseus

From the beginning of April, JAMK’s electronic theses are published at Theseus. Theseus is both a database and an electronic library combining the theses of the Universities of Applied Sciences on the internet.

A thesis is converted to PDF format and saved to Theseus by using an online form by a student. While saving, permission for web publication is given; no written permission is needed anymore. It is possible to choose a Creative Commons license for different kinds of rights.

Instructions on converting and saving the thesis will be available on the library’s website in April. At the moment, Theseus provides the newest theses of several Universities of Applied Sciences. JAMK’s theses can also be searched on the JaNet library database and Nelli portal as before.

Further information:
Kirsi Laasasenaho, Librarian, 040 093 1741, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Library and Information Services

Become an International Student Tutor!

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:15:00 GMT

Become an International Student Tutor!

Over two hundred exchange students arrive at JAMK University of Applied Sciences every year, 150 of them in August. The international tutors of JAMK, trained by the student union JAMKO, are in charge of providing peer counselling to the exchange students.

The tasks of the international tutors include, for example, contacting the exchange students before they arrive, helping them with arrangements and meeting them on arrival, and introducing them to their new home town and study environment. While acting as international tutors, the students of JAMK complete the International Student Tutoring course, worth 5 ECTS credits.

In order to act as international tutors, the students of JAMK participate in a special training preparing them for international tutoring. The next two-day training will take place on 6 April (from 16.00 to 20.00) and 17 April from 12.00 to 16.00. The training will be provided in English. All the degree students of JAMK can participate in the training. Please register for the training by 1 April 2009. You can do it online here.

More detailed information on the schedule and location of the training will be e-mailed to the registered students.

Further information:
Annika Raninen, Tutor and Sports Secretary, +358 50 516 6916, tutorjaliikuntasihteeri(at)jamko.fi
JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Student Union JAMKO

Apply for Student Exchange

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Apply for Student Exchange

Application for the exchanges for the academic year 2009-2010 is 26 January - 6 March, 2009. Applying for student exchange takes place electronically through Asio.

Further information
Student portal Optima - Study Forum - Internationality through Studies
Contact International Affairs

Become a student tutor for the new students starting their studies in autumn 2009!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Become a student tutor for the new students starting their studies in autumn 2009!

Student tutors (peer tutors) help new students settle down in the study environment and get started with their studies. Student tutors have practical information, knowledge, know-how and experiences that can help newcomers with the questions that they have at the beginning of their studies and also later on.

As a student tutor, you can develop your presentation and problem solving skills and your ability to get along with different kinds of people.

The Student Union (JAMKO) is responsible for organizing the student tutor activities at the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. JAMKO also recruits and trains the student tutors. The application period for new student tutors is open until 14 January 2009. All the applicants will be interviewed in week 4 (starting on 19 January).

For the application form, click here.

Information on JAMKO and student tutor activities can be found at www.jamko.fi

Additional Information:
Annika Raninen, Tel. +358 (0)50 516 6916, Email: tutorjaliikuntasihteeri(a)jamko.fi

Become an International Student Tutor!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:40:00 GMT

Become an International Student Tutor!

About two hundred exchange students arrive at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences every year, eighty of them in January. The international tutors of JUA, trained by the student union JAMKO, are in charge of providing peer counselling to the exchange students.

The tasks of the international tutors include, for example, contacting the exchange students before they arrive, helping them with arrangements and meeting them on arrival, and introducing them to their new home town and study environment. While acting as international tutors, the students of JUA complete the International Student Tutoring course, worth 5 ECTS credits.

In order to act as international tutors, the students of JUA participate in a special training preparing them for international tutoring. The next two-day training will take place on 14 and 21 November from 12.00 to 16.00. The training will be provided in English. All the degree students of JUA can participate in the training. Please register for the training by 12 November 2008. You can do it online here.

More detailed information on the schedule and location of the training will be e-mailed to the registered students.

Further information:
Annika Raninen, Tutor and Sports Secretary, +358 50 516 6916, tutorjaliikuntasihteeri@jamko.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Student Union JAMKO

A New Offering of Elective Courses

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:25:00 GMT

A New Offering of Elective Courses

In the autumn of 2007, the Synergy Group assigned a work group to revise JUA’s offering of elective studies. This was done because JUA is adopting new competence- and learning-based curricula and courses consisting of a minimum of 5 credits, in compliance with the ECTS.

The work group included the heads of various degree programmes and representatives of the student union. The group compiled a list of suggested elective courses based on the experiences of previous offerings and on new ideas provided by JUA’s schools. All the schools identified the courses on the list which they thought would best support students’ professional growth and “learning to learn”.

All the courses which were identified by at least two schools were included in the interdisciplinary, synergistically implemented palette of elective courses. This is one of the options which students have when choosing elective courses for their personal study plans. In addition, they can support their career plans with courses selected from the entire course offering of JUA (as long as schedules and other arrangements permit), the offering of the Online University of Applied Sciences or other university-level courses.

The following links provide further information:
Elective Studies
Course offering
Finnish Online University of Applied Sciences

Further information:
Mr Hannu Ikonen, Education Development Manager,
+358 40 528 3762, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences

IB Students awarded at a Student Conference in Obninsk

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:21:00 GMT

IB Students awarded at a Student Conference in Obninsk

Six degree students and four exchange students from the Degree Programme in International Business (IB) received awards for their presentations at the 6th "Business and Politics in a Changing World" student conference in Obninsk, Russia April 17-19, 2008. Also four students received awards for the best stands for the country fair exhibition.

Since 1998, the conference has been jointly organized by the French-Russian Institute of Business Administration (FRIDAS) from Obninsk, The State University of Management in Moscow and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JUA). This year there were 226 students participating in the conference including 33 students from JUA.

Further information:
Mr. Kevin Manninen, International Business, +358 400 230 617, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Administration

Apply Now for Exchange at JUA

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:55:00 GMT

Apply Now for Exchange at JUA

For incoming exchange students, application deadline for the autumn semester or the academic year 2008 - 2009 is 30 April 2008. Please see How to Apply for Exchange.

An orientation will be provided for exchange students on 4 - 5 September 2008. The autumn semester begins on Monday 25 August 2008. Please check the first date of classes at the school you are going to attend.

Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences welcomes some 320 exchange students each year. Our exchange students can choose from five bachelor’s degree programmes conducted in English and a wide range of courses offered in English.

For more information, please check the separate section For Exchange Students.

The Courses ‘Refresh Your Swedish’ and ‘Refresh Your English’ Worth 5 Credits Each

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:19:00 GMT

The Courses ‘Refresh Your Swedish’ and ‘Refresh Your English’ Worth 5 Credits Each

In the new curricula adopted in autumn 2008, the courses Refresh Your Swedish and Refresh Your English will be worth 5 credits each. The students who have started earlier will continue in accordance with their own curricula. They can still complete these courses for 3 credits each during the academic year 2008-2009.

Further information:
Mr. Timo Jokisalo, Deputy Director, +358 40 595 9160, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Language Centre

Additional Registration for Period 5 and Summer Studies

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Additional Registration for Period 5 and Summer Studies from 14 April to 30 April 2008

Registration for Period 5 and summer studies takes place via the Asio. You can check the times of the courses in the schedules before registering in order to avoid overlapping. You must have enrolled for attendance to register for courses.

Course Schedule

Further information:
Ms. Kristiina Niemi, +358 40 760 4350, firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences