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 Epanet is a co-operation network of Finnish universities in South Ostrobothnia. All the members of the research network act on the basis of independence and equality, benefiting from each other. As a whole, the activities of the network are co-ordinated by the University Association of South Ostrobothnia, consisting of municipalities and institutions of higher education.
The natural ground for South Ostrobothnian University Network Epanet consists of the long-established academic institutions in the region. The basis for the network was laid during the Starting a Research Programme project, implemented by the University Association of South Ostrobothnia in 1999–2001. The planning culminated in the signing of a programme agreement in spring 2001. The agreement is a common expression of the will of the six universities and of the key regional development organisations in order to create serious development and research work in South Ostrobothnia. The aim is to establish a network of top institutions of applied research work in the region, activating research projects and allowing the local community of researchers and of development agents to enlarge. At the same time, a new kind of co-operation network will be created between the Finnish universities. |
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