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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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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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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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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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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 Worklife Boom Takes Place in January
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) will organize its traditional Working Life Boom events in January 2026. The event brings together local companies, students,…
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GNSS jamming on the rise in Finland – newly published study recommends novel anti-jamming measures
According to a survey conducted by the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute, to ensure reliable positioning, a service that provides up-to-date situational awareness is necessary along…
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Xamk to establish a concrete testing laboratory in Ukraine together with a local university to support reconstruction
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) and Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU) have signed a cooperation agreement to establish an accredited concrete testing laboratory…
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Local development spiced with a global touch
At its best, collaboration with an international project provides concrete tools for improving the operations of your own organization. For example, the need to develop…
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From Screens to Scenes – INACS team on the road in Latvia and Estonia
In mid-October 2025, the INACS project team gathered for a three-day cross-border workshop trip to Latvia and Estonia. The goal was to strengthen collaboration clarify…
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BRIDGING FUTURE COACHING AND PEACE EDUCATION IN MIKKELI
The partners of the PeaceAct project – Mondo (Estonia), Shokkin Group (Estonia), ISZ (Slovenia), World of Tolerance (Georgia) and Juvenia XAMK (Finland) – were hosted…
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Exploring Diverse Themes at Xamk’s RDI Day
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) hosted its Research and Development (RDI) Showcase Day at Saimaa Stadiumi in Mikkeli. The event gathered nearly 300…
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Time for (S) Heroes builds future hero stories and sustainable design
Xamk coordinates the international Time for (S) Heroes project, which aims to develop sustainable fashion and costume expertise and support the digital skills and entrepreneurship…
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Midwife’s assistance via video would be helpful in unexpected childbirth, according to new study
In a situation where a layperson has to assist in an unexpected out-of-hospital childbirth event, a midwife’s assistance through a video connection would be a…
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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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No need to imagine: how Xamk Game Studios brings virtual ideas into real world
From virtual environment venue models to real industry solutions, Xamk Game Studios (XGS) is helping bridge the gap between education and execution - and the…
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GreenCCIrcle Academy
Training a new generation of sustainability leaders in culture and business.
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International competences – user-driven and user-centric views
Traditionally, it is accepted to plan the best paths for professional education, internships and employment of foreign specialists in Finland based on the existing rich…
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Sustainability is Human: Lessons from a Multicultural Workshop
On May 21st, a meaningful workshop took place at the Ekomaa Recycling Store in Kouvola, Finland. We were delighted to welcome guests from the Multicultural…
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Blooming in Finland: A Guide to Career Opportunities for Immigrant Women in South Savo
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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XR Entrepreneurs Boosting One Another
CDG Booster 1st accelerator round kicked-off, but was more happening than Powerpoint presentations?
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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.