The University of Joenssu is located in eastern Finland, in a province which faces significant development challenges. The paper traces the changing structure and role of the University since its foundation in 1969, focusing on the measures it has taken to increase collaboration with local industry and encourage entrepreneurial activity. At the heart of the University's strategy is the need to sustain academic excellence in research and teaching while fulfilling a vital role in the development of its local region.
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