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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…
Koje Studio – creativity, entrepreneurship, and friendship in one package
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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!…
Experience
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…
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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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 Offers Higher Education Preparatory Programs for Immigrants
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Xamk, will organize two Higher Education Preparatory Programs for Immigrants in autumn 2025.
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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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The 10 Days of INGENIUM Event Organised by Xamk Received Praise From Participants
Xamk hosted the international 10 Days of INGENIUM event last week, welcoming 150 international guests from nine European countries to its Mikkeli campus. The program…
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Xamk Supports International Students’ Practical Trainings with Grants for Employers
Xamk supports practical trainings carried out by international students in Kymenlaakso and South Savo by providing grants to local businesses for wage costs. The grant…
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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.
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INGENIUM brings international expertise to South-Eastern Finland
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is part of the European University INGENIUM, where higher education institutions from ten countries work closely together to…
Language and International Integration into Finnish Working Life
It’s time to add language to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to create safer spaces for all staff to be braver and bolder with their…
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University of Rouen Normandy and Xamk have signed a Joint Research Agreement
University of Rouen Normandy (URN) and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) have officially signed a Joint Research Agreement, marking a milestone in their…
Experience
Do you feel connected?
A common belief is that trees collaborate and communicate via a fungal web. However, not everyone is persuaded.
Experience
Everything is fearful for the first time!
Working Experience (TET) at Helper-project
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Midsummer workshop with working life quests
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Xamk coaches italian university teachers on student-centeredness and competence-based education
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is conducting pedagogical coaching for teachers from the University “G. d’Annunzio, Ud’A” in spring and autumn 2024. The…