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Warmly welcome to Xamk new student
We warmly welcome our new students to Xamk! Here are a few last-minute tips to help you get started during your first days.
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Insights on sustainable development and the circular economy
Gerardo Rangel García began a new adventure in June 2025, leaving Mexico to join the Time for (S)heroes project in Kouvola, Finland, as an intern…
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Europe is your campus!
Xamk is part of the European university INGENIUM which is made of ten European universities. This brings lots of opportunities of internationalization for our students!…
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Submarine Escape Game from Mikkeli Offers Lessons in Sustainable Food Services
Katariina Kovanen and Laura Pulkkinen from Xamk’s Mikkeli campus presented their Submarine-themed escape game in Greece at the INGENIUM Staff Academy, showcasing it to European…
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Building Resilience on the Adriatic Coast
Students and staff from Xamk took part in the 10 Days of INGENIUM event in Italy at the end of May. The University G. d’Annunzio…
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From Paper to Pixels: Harsh and Marko’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Happiness Games
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Xamk’s New Simulation Facilities and Teaching in Kotka Attract Interest from Across Europe
Xamk hosted a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Simulation Pedagogy on its Kotka campus 9.—13.6.2025. BIPs are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of…
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How Xamk Opened the Door to an International Career
Pihla Karhunen, a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from Xamk, applied for a summer job at Xamk — and instead received a surprising offer for…
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Xamk and City of Kouvola Are Building Bridges to Working Life for International Students
Ahnaaf Sharier moved to Kouvola in August 2024, began his studies in the Digital International Business programme, and is now in his first-ever job, working…
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Cursor – A Driving Force for Growth and Internationalization in Southeast Finland
The collaboration between Cursor and Xamk is long-standing and strategically significant, advancing regional development and strengthening the vitality of the area.
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Blooming in Finland: A Guide to Career Opportunities for Immigrant Women in South Lax
Is it your dream to work in a country that is considered the happiest country in the world? So, look no further, we got you.…
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The University of Oviedo and Xamk Signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Cooperation
University of Oviedo and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation between their institutions.
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Students’ May Day celebrations 2025
Students usually celebrate the May Day way longer than those who already are in the working life. This year our students start the celebrations about…
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Xamk’s Procurement Specialist Nuutti Teräsalmi: “I Feel That I Am Trusted”
For Nuutti Teräsalmi, it’s important that the employer trusts and cares. Balance between work and free time also needs to be maintained.
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Xamk’s RDI and simulation learning facilities interested our guests from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
INGENIUM alliance makes it possible for INGENIUM partners to deepen their bilateral relationships. A delegation from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) visited Xamk’s Mikkeli…
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Results of the autumn 2024 student survey
According to the feedback, cooperation within study groups and with the staff has been very smooth and Learn and Tuudo are considered the most important…
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The Job and Internship Search Application Service Changes in Spring 2025
Xamk will introduce a new job and internship search application service, Rekruu, during the spring. At the same time, the previously used Xamk Duuni service…
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Xamk Supports International Students’ Practical Trainings with Grants for Employers
Xamk supports practical trainings carried out by international students in Kymenlaakso and South Savo by providing grants to local businesses for wage costs. The grant…
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The European University INGENIUM’s event brings 150 international guests to Mikkeli
Xamk will host the 10 Days of INGENIUM event, expecting 150 participants from across Europe.
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Xamk’s Worklife Boom: Great Encounters and Multidisciplinary Networking
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) organized the traditional Worklife Boom -event in January 2025. This annual event tour, held at each campus, brings…
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Combining Quality Education with Practical Experience
Genesis Alejandra Medina Zamalloa made a life-changing decision to leave Peru and move to Finland to study nursing. Now in her second year at Xamk’s…
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Life and studying are a continuous growth process
Juska Salminen is a double alumnus of Xamk, and soon a third degree from Xamk will be added to his list, as he is just…
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Joona Haatainen is the alumnus of the year 2024
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) has awarded Joona Haatainen, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kouvola, as the Alumnus of the Year. The…
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Do you feel connected?
A common belief is that trees collaborate and communicate via a fungal web. However, not everyone is persuaded.