University of Oulu

The primary task of the university is to provide research-based teaching.

University employees work in research, teaching and development. Our employees’ job descriptions may comprise several roles.

The teaching and education sector seeks to understand learning, growth and development of individuals and groups. Research contributes to a body of knowledge on a variety of topics including human development throughout the lifespan, the principles of learning, and interaction. Teaching and research in the field of Education are multidimensional, combining psychology, arts, and culture and society.

Understanding people is imperative in a changing society.
Many changes and new developments in our society require an understanding of what it is to be human. Studying the impact of certain phenomena on humans, as well as our contribution to these phenomena, is important. These phenomena include for example digitalisation, changing work life, ageing population and climate change.

In the future, teaching and education professionals who are experts in learning, growth, and development, will be in high demand. Our work community includes a variety of experts working on different topics. Together we are strong and can create a better future by educating teachers of the future.

Equity and equality are considered in our work environment, research, studies and teaching. Ethical and legal considerations guide our activities in all human interactions.