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About Oulu University Hospital

Oulu University Hospital (OYS) is an innovative, research, and development-oriented provider of high-quality healthcare. It is the northernmost of the five university hospitals in Finland and part of the wellbeing services county of North Ostrobothnia.

Our hospital is being renewed and rebuilt by 2030. The objective is to build safe, resilient, sustainable, and functional academic hospital facilities that will serve half of Finland geographically. Alongside the construction of new facilities, we are also renewing our operating models to meet future requirements. Our vision for change is to become the world's smartest hospital, where the newest technologies, modern facilities, and up-to-date expertise will combine to ensure effective specialized medical care.

About University of Oulu

University of Oulu – Working for a more sustainable, more intelligent, and more humane world.

The University of Oulu is an international science university that creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu, founded in 1958, is one of the largest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. The university of Oulu has over 3800 employees and over 13,800 students in 8 faculties.

In all its activities, the University of Oulu strives for excellent quality and high efficiency. Our researchers produce nearly 3000 scientific publications each year, and several new research-driven startups arise yearly. The University of Oulu conducts impactful and responsible research. Our aim is to provide an excellent student experience and a healthy university community. Our values are: Creating new, taking responsibility, and succeeding together. Sustainable development is a goal in all of our operations.

Learn more at https://www.oulu.fi/en/university

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