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Xamk and Finnish Supervisory Agency’s Preparedness Unit Launch Cooperation
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) and the Preparedness Unit of the Finnish Supervisory Agency’s Department of Rescue Services and Preparedness have entered into a…
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Spring Forum in Kotka sparked ideas and strengthened collaboration
Xamk organised the Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs together with the Finnish National Agency for Education at its Kotka campus on 18–20 May…
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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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Xamk has the best reputation among universities of applied sciences in Finland
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk has risen to first place among universities of applied sciences in the latest Reputation & Trust survey.…
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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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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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Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs to Be Held in Kotka Campus in May – Registration is Now Open
The Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs brings together people working in international affairs at higher education institutions from across Finland. The event is…
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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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Xamk Tour – welcome to meet us and explore your study options
Do you want to know what Xamk has to offer if you’re considering studying abroad? Would you like to explore our degree programmes and get…
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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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Xamk’s quality management system to be audited in spring 2026
In spring 2026, Xamk’s quality management system will be audited by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC). As a pilot higher education institution in the…
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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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This Christmas, Xamk supports the mental health work carried out by Nyyti ry
This year, we will donate our Christmas greeting funds of 5,000 euros to Nyyti ry to support their work in promoting students’ mental health.
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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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New Degree Programme in Mikkeli Offers a Pathway for International Nurses to Work in Finland – A Solution to the Future Skills Shortage
This autumn, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) launched a new type of English-language nursing degree programme at its Mikkeli campus: Bachelor of Health…
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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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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 supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals with its work and raises the flag
Xamk osallistuu kansainväliseen kestävän kehityksen lippupäivään 25. syyskuuta nostamalla SDG-lipun salkoon kampuksillaan. Päivä juhlistaa YK:n Agenda 2030 -ohjelman kymmenvuotista taivalta ja muistuttaa siitä, että aika…
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Xamk staff practiced preparedness this week, themes included evacuation and cyber security
Three major preparedness and local defense exercises were held this week in the regions of Kymenlaakso and South Karelia. The exercises involved over 1,000 participants…
Koje Studio – creativity, entrepreneurship, and friendship in one package
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Results of the spring 2025 student survey
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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…