Nokia Foundation grants professor Yrjö Neuvo a recognition award for achievements in development of postgraduate education
Professor Yrjö Neuvo was granted a recognition award for achievements in development of postgraduate education. Photo: Nokia Foundation
Nokia Foundation 2021 Recognition Award has been granted to professor Yrjö Neuvo for achievements in developing postgraduate education and supporting newly graduated doctors find employment at Finnish companies.
Yrjö Neuvo is the innovator behind the PoDoCo program, which was established to support the employment opportunities of doctors in the industry. The first projects started in 2016. A project is a joint effort between postdocs, a company and the funding foundation. A PoDoCo project usually lasts two years and consists of two phases, research and targeted research.
Hannu Kauppinen, Chairman of the board of Nokia Foundation, said: “There’s an increasing need to employ non-medical doctors in the private sector. Especially Finnish technology companies, Nokia among others, have seen the need for highly skilled experts who can help in driving innovation and renewing products and services. Strong relationships between universities and companies, and making the latest research results available are crucial in developing the Finnish economy and society. With this award we want to demonstrate our appreciation for the important work that Yrjö Neuvo is doing to help phd graduates become employed at Finnish companies, but also his work in developing the needed skills amongst postdocs.”
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