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Norowareta Game Trailer – Bringing Ideas to Life with Virtual Production
In spring 2026, an experimental project at Meduusa Studio created a live-action teaser for a video game using virtual production technology. The project brought together…
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Mikkeli Water Week returns in June – plenty of new program for water sector professionals as well as city residents and cottage owners
Mikkeli Water Week will once again be held on June 8–14, 2026, bringing to Mikkeli people from around the world who are interested in the…
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Which Master’s Degree Programmes Can You Apply for? Prior Degrees and Degree Titles Explained
Your prior degree has an impact on which Master’s degree programmes (Master’s level UAS degrees) you are eligible to apply for and which degree title…
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From Turkey to Helsinki: Boosting Founders New to the Region
Meric Eryurek is the Co-Founder & Game Designer at Upgrade Entertainment Ltd., Partner at Gaming İstanbul, Indieway & Vardiya | Mentor at BUG Lab |…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, April 2026
A total of 167 professionals graduated from Xamk in April – warm congratulations to everyone!
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tudent May Day celebrations in our campus cities
The highlight of the student spring—May Day (Vappu)—can be seen in all our campus cities. Statues are capped, May Day parades take place, and people…
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Test results guiding the improvement of oil spill response preparedness
The results of oil spill response testing have led to measures to strengthen the national preparedness for responding to ship-borne oil spills.
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Community‑Driven Sustainable Solutions Explored at the Kemiönsaari Living Lab
A unique GreenCCircle Living Lab weekend was held on Kemiönsaari in the Archipelago Sea of Western Finland on 20–21 February 2026. Professionals from various fields…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, March 2026
A total of 128 professionals graduated from Xamk in March – warm congratulations to everyone!
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Digital Towers Can Secure the Future of Finland’s Smaller Airports
Research identifies path to shared, remote Air Traffic Services – but warns that short-term thinking is blocking adoption.
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Xamk attracts applicants from across Finland – one quarter of first-choice applicants come from Uusimaa
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk received a total of 13,556 applications in the spring joint application round. There were 4,311 first-choice applicants and…
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Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs to Be Held in Kotka Campus in May – Registration is Now Open
The Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs brings together people working in international affairs at higher education institutions from across Finland. The event is…
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How to Combine Adult Studies with Everyday Life
Many adults consider returning to studies at some point. A degree can open new opportunities — career progression, better salary, a new direction or a…
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INGENIUM’s Senior School helps participants build European networks, develop working-life skills, and identify their personal strengths
INGENIUM’s Senior School helps participants build European networks, develop working-life skills, and identify their personal strengths. Xamk students Heidi Aska‑Randelin and Juuso Kokkonen share their…
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Learning Business by Doing: How Digital International Business at Xamk Prepares Students for Real-World Challenges
Moving to a new country to pursue higher education is never easy, but for Manoj Gharti, an international student from Nepal, it marked the beginning…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, February 2026
A total of 88 professionals graduated from Xamk in February – warm congratulations to everyone!
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Applicant Numbers for Xamk’s English-Language Degree Programmes
The number of applicants for Xamk’s English-language degree programmes has been confirmed. In early 2026, Xamk received a total of approximately 3,360 applications in two…
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Stakeholder Services Connect Experts, Businesses and the University of Applied Sciences
Xamk’s Stakeholder Services is an expert unit serving the entire university of applied sciences as well as its external clients. Its activities cover Xamk’s whole…
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Xamk Tour – welcome to meet us and explore your study options
Do you want to know what Xamk has to offer if you’re considering studying abroad? Would you like to explore our degree programmes and get…
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What does working‑life collaboration mean, and who is it for?
In the context of degree programmes, working‑life collaboration refers to cooperation between Xamk and companies operating in its region, with the aim of supporting students’…
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Eye-tracking Technology Brought a New Dimension to Graphic Design Studies
In autumn 2025, Xamk’s uXlab eye-tracking technology for user and customer experience testing was utilised in a second-year graphic design project as part of a…
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Maternity and child health clinics in Finland may soon give recommendations to spend time in nature
In the future, maternity and child health clinics in Finland can provide instructions on nature exposure to expectant mothers and families with young children. South-Eastern…
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Xamk’s quality management system to be audited in spring 2026
In spring 2026, Xamk’s quality management system will be audited by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC). As a pilot higher education institution in the…
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, January 2026
A total of 128 professionals graduated from Xamk in January– warm congratulations to everyone!