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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…
Experience
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…
Experience
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…
Experience
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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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.
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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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12 Universities of Applied Sciences are preparing a proposal for a professional doctorate
Universities of applied sciences want Finland to follow European development and enable professional doctorates. The doctorate would be equivalent to the corresponding university degree but…
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PeaceAct – Training of Trainers: democracy and peace education on an international training mission
PeaceAct, an international Erasmus+ project that was launched towards the end of last year, organized a Training of Trainers from 16 to 20 March 2025…
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Oil spills in broken ice require specialised equipment and expertise
An international ice-conditions oil recovery test week, hosted by the Border Guard, was held in Kotka in February 2025 to evaluate the ability of different…
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Drama in Higher Education Design Studies
Time for (S)heroes pilot tests drama approaches to inspire designers and fuel their interpretations of ecological and everyday heroes and heroines.
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New Research Reveals the Well-Being Benefits of Nature-Based Soundscapes
A recent study highlights the positive effects of nature-based soundscapes on human health. According to the research, listening to nature sounds can significantly enhance the…
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International research collaboration advances robotics for forestry
Finnish robotics technology is now also being utilized internationally to improve forest tree propagation and breeding. The goal is to develop somatic embryogenesis using robotics.
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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.
Experience
Six journeys towards a more equal game industry
The game industry is a hybrid of technology and creative industries. It combines creativity and technical solutions to tell stories, make an impact, and provide…
Experience
Exploring Entrepreneurial Futures in Kymenlaakso
In the spring of 2024, the Kymistämö and Varustamo projects collaborated to chart the future of entrepreneurship in Kymenlaakso.
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Kouvola Hosts Think Track Hackathon in Late January 2025
LUT University (LUT), South-Eastern Finland University (Xamk), Kouvola Innovation (Kinno), and City of Kouvola are pleased to announce the partnership in organizing a Think Track…