Biodiversity education network has been lanched 2021-2022 in a project funded by the Ministry of education and culture. Universities of Eastern Finland, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Turku and Åbo Akademi are collaborating in this network. Biodiversity education network is the first collaboration network in the theme of biodiversity education in universities.
The aims of the project
Biodiversity competence in society
Capacity to apply knowledge multidisciplinary and widely
Co-operation in teaching
Learning opportunities for the students
Interdisciplinary and mobility
Finland’s visibility and role in international biodiversity questions
Finland’s transitions to an ecologically sustainable low-carbon society
The project is divided into four workpackages
Bringing together existing courses
Identifying blind spots and needs
Planning of need-based courses
Creating common learning objectives
Digitalizing and using virtual learning environments
Supporting practical competence
Developing the use of research stations
Piloting common courses
Developing a nationwide biodiversity education network model
Answering to the biodiversity questions with networked education co-operation
Principles of the biodiversity education network:
Graphics by: Manfred Steger
Common target and willingness to work together
Clear steps, ways of working, timetables
Motivation, active participation and informing
Clear coordination and responsibilities
Co-operation, communication, openness, discussion
Reflection in early stage