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Youth oriented approach in food education
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INGENIUM secures two more years of Erasmus+ funding for its next phase
European Commission had selected Next INGENIUM proposal for funding through the Erasmus+ European Universities call. This means that our European University will get Erasmus+ support…
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Study skills development BIP by INGENIUM visited Savonlinna for a week
Savonlinna hosted international visitors, as the on-site week of an INGENIUM study module brought students and teachers to our campus and its surrounding areas.
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South East Finland is well-suited for studying information warfare, says Senior Researcher Niina Meriläinen
Niina Meriläinen, Adjunct Professor (docent) in political science, began working as a Senior Researcher at Xamk’s cyber security and game technology research unit mid-April. She…
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Pasi Karppinen to Strengthen Xamk’s Digital Economy Research
Pasi Karppinen, PhD, Adjunct Professor, has been appointed Principal Researcher for the Digital Economy focus area at Xamk. He started in the role in April,…
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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…
Experience
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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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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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…
Experience
Now is a great time to apply for summer jobs!
A summer job is a good opportunity to gain work experience, learn about Finnish working life and make new contacts. This list contains a few…
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1,179 New Students Start at Xamk in January
Students are starting on campuses in full-time programs, in fully online studies, and in part-time studies that combine both modes of teaching.
Experience
A Detour Can Be a Brilliant Opportunity – Sinja Kantanen’s Experience as a Project Worker in Xamk’s Stakeholder Services
Sometimes life takes you to your destination by way of detours. Sinja Kantanen didn’t become a business administration professional as she once imagined but instead…
Studying in Finland
As part of the Momentum project, we interviewed two international students. They shared their experiences of studying in Finland and offered tips for those considering…
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Combine your studies and sports career at Xamk
Are you aiming for success both in your sport and in your studies? At Xamk, you don’t have to choose it is possible to pursue…
Experience
Xamk has awarded naprapath Milos Dobras as the Alum of the Year.
The selection emphasized Dobras’s close cooperation with Xamk and its students, as well as the example he sets for students regarding career development.
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Collaboration with Etelä-Savon and Kymen Yrittäjät Strengthens the Vitality of Southeast Finland
The long-standing cooperation between Xamk, Etelä-Savon and Kymen Yrittäjät was formalised as an official partnership in autumn 2025. The collaboration aims to bring the services…
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Solutions for the Green Transition Explored in Kouvola
The GreenCCircle Living Lab event at Xamk’s Kouvola campus brought together experts, students, and companies on 29 October 2025 to explore how circular economy, eco-design,…
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Melania Donzellini’s story: from international jobseeker to HR Consultant
Melania Donzellini exemplifies how international expertise can enrich Finnish working life. Xamk and Eezy share a common goal: to promote the employment of international professionals…
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Xamk Strengthens International Partnerships – Over 50 Education Agents Visited Campuses
From September 15 to 18, Xamk hosted over 50 international education agents across all four campuses: Kouvola, Kotka, Savonlinna, and Mikkeli. The goal was to…
Koje Studio – creativity, entrepreneurship, and friendship in one package
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2,400 New Students Begin Their Journey at Xamk This August!
New students are starting in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes across four campuses and in online studies, in Finnish and English.
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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.