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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.
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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…
Experience
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…
Experience
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.