The NJ Faculty's strategy work

Through research, education and environmental monitoring and assessment, the faculty contributes to identifying, studying and contributing solutions to national and global societal challenges related to the primary sector (including aquatic systems), and sustainable use and management of natural resources.

Within these activities, the faculty is also a leading player in ecology, biodiversity and nature conservation. The activities are conducted in light of the university's strategy and Agenda 2030’s sustainability goals.

Natural and scientific research

The faculty's activities are of high quality in both fundamental and application-related research, and are scientifically broad. Natural and social science research is conducted on equal terms, which offers good conditions for taking on challenges that require a system perspective, as well as cross- and multidisciplinary approaches.

Well-established research collaborations, collaboration with stakeholders, as well as infrastructures in the form of field stations, long-running experiments, long data series and advanced technical equipment strengthen the operations and contribute to their high quality.

Continuous development

The faculty strives to deliver the competences needed for sustainable social development by continuously developing education. The content of education must include sectoral competences as well as system perspectives with a focus on major future issues, such as food security and society’s progress towards sustainability.

High quality is ensured by strong anchoring in the faculty's research and environmental monitoring and assessment as well as sectoral relevance. A clear community connection and high quality make education attractive.

Academic freedom

The faculty cares about academic freedom and integrity; for example, researchers choose their own research questions and there is freedom to communicate and discuss the results of research within and outside academia. Academic values also dictate that different evidence-based interpretations of the results of research and its importance for society should be allowed and discussed.

The faculty also safeguards the university's fundamental values in terms of scientific knowledge, creativity, openness and responsibility. Democratic structures, collegiate processes and mutual respect form the basis of a university's organisation and governance and, ultimately, of its autonomy and credibility.

NJ Faculty's strategy

Complement to the NJ Faculty's strategy