Visit from TTK University of Applied Sciences

Visit from TTK University of Applied Sciences
Programme & Information Leaflet
Ruubo Roots & Vello Vainola & Rait Udumäe, 16 – 18 December 2013
Last updated: 5 December 2013
Guests:
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Ruubo Roots, Head of Engineering Materialist and Technology Speciality,
TTK University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Mechanics
Tel.: +372 51 86 434
E-Mail: ruubo@ruubo.com
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Vello Vainola, Dean, TTK University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Mechanics
Tel.: +372 51 20 252
E-Mail: vello@tktk.ee
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Rait Udumäe, Assistant, TTK University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Mechanics
Tel.: +372 51 98 0409
E-Mail: raitudum@gmail.com
Hosts:
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Eero Korhonen, Senior Lecturer, Head of Department, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of
Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tel.: +358 50 917 9971
E-mail: eero.korhonen@oamk.fi
Possibly other people in the area of mechanical engineering and R&D (possibly Sakari Kauppinen).
International Coordinator:
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Bastian Fähnrich, MEd, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering
Tel.: +358 50 31 749 31
E-mail: bastian.fahnrich@oamk.fi
Purpose & Activities:
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(A) Meeting academic staff from mechanical engineering and visiting laboratories in mechanical engineering
(organisation of work, equipment, focus areas etc.)
(B) Comparing curricula, teaching approaches and orgamisation of studies in mechanical engineering, that is,
degree studies in Finnish/Estonian and exchange studies in English in Oulu/Tallinn
(C) Looking for cooperation possibilities for student/staff exchange under Erasmus and Erasmus+:
(D) Looking for R&D cooperation possibilities in mechanical engineering
(E) Visiting companies in the area of machine building and construction welding
Visiting Programme:
Monday, 16 December
Arrival 10.40 and transfer to hotel Sokos Arina by taxi or bus
12-13
Lunch
14.00 - Transfer to School of Engineering by taxi or bus.
14.30 - 16.00
Welcome Meeting & Introduction to the School of Engineering & Administrative Paperwork,
International Office, Room 2388
Bastian Fähnrich, International Coordinator
Tuesday, 17 December
10.00 - 13.00
(A) Tour through School of Engineering & Visit to Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering
(B) Meeting (Topic1) to compare curricula, teaching approaches and organisation of studies in
mechanical engineering, that is,
Degree studies in Finnish/Estonian and exchange studies in English in Oulu/Tallinn:
(C) Meeting (Topic2) to look for cooperation in student/staff exchange
- Possibilities at TTK, Faculty of Mechanics: http://www.tktk.ee/?id=1706
- Possibilites at Oulu UAS, School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering:
http://www.oamk.fi/english/info/schools/engineering/?page=studies_for_exchange_students
http://www.oamk.fi/~bafahnri/info/international_possibilities_school_of_engineering_2013-2014.pdf
(D) Meeting (Topic3) to look for R&D cooperation possibilities in mechanical engineering
Lunch (optional in between), Restaurant Kultturelli
Eero Korhonen, Head of Department
Sakari Kauppinen, Head of R&D (optional)
13.00 - 14.00
(E) Visiting a company in the area of machine building and construction welding
Rantek, http://www.rantek.fi/ , Konetie 33, 90620 Oulu
Eero Korhonen, Head of Department
Wednesday, 18 December
Departure to Rovaniemi
Accommodation
Options:
Hotel Scandic (Saaristonkatu 4), downtwon Oulu. Please approach the hotel directly by email to
oulu@scandichotels.com or phone + 358 8 543 1000, making the reservation as partner of Oulu UAS (in Finnish
Oamk). The preferential price in 2013 is approx.110 EUR/single room/day, 130 EUR/double room, incl. breakfast
and sauna.
Omena Hotels (Uusikatu 26, http://www.omenahotels.com/our-hotels/finland/oulu/) offers low rate hotel rooms in
the city centre. We kindly ask you to make your reservation as soon as possible by the web form at
https://www.omenahotels.com/book/ or by calling +358 20 7716 555. The fee is €9/booking.
Transportation (see also maps and information in the end)
At the arrival to the Oulu Airport, the cheapest way to travel downtown, i.e. to the city centre, 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 the bus connections at the end of this document.
Transportation during your stay is best by foot, taxi or buses, see more information at the end of this
document. For departure, the best trasnportqation is by taxi or bus. 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.
By Train:
http://www.vr.fi/en (EN)
By Bus:
www.linjakas.fi > EN (Local buses. Search by place of departure and destination, best by bus stop name.)
www.matkahuolto.fi > EN (Overland buses)
By Taxi:
http://www.oulunaluetaksi.fi/sivu/en/ (EN)
+358 600 30081 (1,40 € + local network charge)
By Car: (EN)
http://www.ouluon.fi/en/traveling/by+car/
By Bike & By Foot: Further information upon request, see walking directions in the end of this document.
Links & Tips
Health Care
http://www.oamk.fi/english/exchange_opportunities/student_exchange/health_care/?page=oulu
ECTS Guide (includes a lot of practical information)
http://www.oamk.fi/english/ects/
City of Oulu
www.ouka.fi/english (EN)
Tourist Information Oulu
http://www.visitoulu.fi/en (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/spring here in northern Finland is extremely/fairly cold ;-)
Clothing in Winter:
http://www.oamk.fi/~bafahnri/visits/dress_for_success.pdf (EN)
Oulu Webcam:
http://www.ouka.fi/english/webcam.htm (EN)
Weather Forecast Oulu:
http://www.fmi.fi/weather/local.html?kunta=Oulu (EN)
Overview & Event Calendars:
www.ouluthisweek.net (FIN/EN)
www.ouka.fi/kalenteri (FIN)
News and Views from Oulu:
www.65degreesnorth.com (EN)
www.kaleva.fi (FIN)
News in Finland:
www.yle.fi/news (EN)
Facts about Finland
http://virtual.finland.fi (EN)
Finnish Language
http://finland.fi/public/default.aspx?searchtext=finnish+language&app=4&ThisIsQuickSearch=1&contentlan=2&cultu
re=en-US&showmode=1 (EN/FIN)
Map of Oulu
http://kartta.ouka.fi > 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.
Internet Access
Free WLAN access is available in the city and on campus. See www.panoulu.net > EN. You can have access to
the Internet also via computers in the assembly hall of the Oulu City Library. Check www.ouka.fi/kirjasto > 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
http://www.oamk.fi/kultt/tapahtumakalenteri/index.php (FIN)
Culture Centre Valve in the city centre, Hallituskatu 7, see www.kulttuurivalve.fi (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.
Oulu City Art Museum (www.oulu.ouka.fi/taidemuseo > EN)
Oulu City Library (www.ouka.fi/kirjasto > EN) offers a section to read newspapers from around the world,
Oulu Music Festival (http://www.oulunmusiikkijuhlat.fi FIN)
Finnkino (http://www.finnkino.fi/?lang=eng, EN)
Movie Theatre Star (http://www.elokuvateatteristar.fi, 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
aavailable, 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 www.rotuaari.info. Kiosks (sop-called "R-kioski") have opened usually
a bit longer. Here is the most central R-kioski downtown Oulu at Isokatu 27. Open every day until 21.00.
Supermarkets are located in Raksila, closeby to the city centre, opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9-21, Sat: 8-18, Sun:
12-18
Churches (serving in English)
Various local Christian Ministries offer Sunday worship services and Bible studies etc. in English or in other
languages. More information upon request.
Map: School of Engineering, Kotkantie 1
Oulu University
of Applied Sciences
School of
Engineering
Map: School of Engineering, Kotkantie 1, Floor 1
Map: School of Engineering, Kotkantie 1, Floor 2
International Office
Map: School of Engineering, Kotkantie 1, Floor 3
Walking Directions (City Centre > School of Engineering)
City Centre (Kirkkokatu 14) > School of Engineering (Kotkantie 1)
Link: http://goo.gl/maps/r1wJM
Starting from Kirkkokatu (in front of Stockmann, Kirkkokatu 14)
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Head southwest on Kirkkokatu toward Saaristonkatu
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Turn left onto Saaristonkatu
3
Slight right to stay on Saaristonkatu
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Continue onto Kainuuntie
5
Turn right onto Lintulammentie
6
Turn left onto Suvantokatu
7
Turn right onto Nokelantie
8
Turn left onto Kaukovainionkatu
9
Turn left onto Kiisselinkankaan alikulkukäytä
10 Turn right toward Kotkantie
11 Turn left toward Kotkantie
12 Turn right toward Kotkantie
13 Slight right onto Kotkantie
Arriving at Kotkantie 1, School of Engineering
Total: 2.8 km - about 35 mins
Bus Connection (City Centre < > School of Engineering)
A single bus ticket (valid for one change into the same direction within 60 min) during day-time can be purchased on the bus from
the driver for 3,50 €. You can also purchase a bus card with 20 journeys for 40,00 € at Stockmann, 3rd floor, Kirkkokatu 14. The bus
stops are named according to their location, not street address. Instructions on bus lines, stops and street addresses etc. given here
including all necessary information. You can also search online for bus connections and timetables at http://www.linjakas.fi/en.
City Centre > School of Engineering (Bus no. 14)
School of Engineering > City Centre (Bus no. 14)
Walk to the bus stop “Hellaakoski E” on Saaristonkatu/nearby
crossing with Uusikatu, and get on the bus no. 14. Buses will
commute as follows, e.g. departures in the morning:
Walk to the bus stop “Kotkantie E” on Joutsentie and get on the
bus no. 14. Buses will commute as follows, e.g. departures in
the afternoon:
Bus no. 14: 7.10, 7.40., 8.10, 8.40,...
Bus no. 14: 15.36, 16.06, 17.36, 18.36, ...
Get off the bus no. 14 at the bus stop “Kultatie E“ on
Merikotkantie/Kultatie. The journey takes approx. 15 minutes.
Walk across the street to the School of Engineering:
Get off the bus no. 14 at the bus stop “Rotuaari P” on
Saaristonkatu, shortly after the crossing with Isokatu:
Bus Connection (Oulu Airport < > Centre of Oulu)
A single bus ticket (valid for one change into the same direction within 60 min) during day-time can be purchased on the bus from
the driver for 4,60 €. You can also purchase a bus card with 20 journeys for 40,00 € at Stockmann, 3rd floor, Kirkkokatu 14. The bus
stops are named according to their location, not street address. Instructions on bus lines, stops and street addresses etc. given
here include all necessary information. You can also search online for bus connections and timetables at http://www.linjakas.fi/en.
Oulu Airport > Centre of Oulu (Bus no. 19)
Oulu Airport (Bus stop “Lentoasema E” at airport entrance)
> Centre of Oulu (Bus stop “Toripakka P” on Torikatu)
Centre of Oulu > Oulu Airport (Bus no. 19)
Centre of Oulu (Bus stop “Toripakka E” on Torikatu)
> Oulu Airport (Bus stop “Lentoasema E”)
Taxi Connections
Taxis are fairly expensive but in case you need a lift, please phone +358 600 30081 (0,99 € + local network charge). Payment is
done after transportation and in cash, but most credit cards should work as well. See also http://www.oulunaluetaksi.fi/sivu/en.