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From Nursing Studies to Entrepreneurship – Chaturika Turned Hygiene Expertise into a High-Quality Cleaning Business
When Chaturika moved to Finland to study nursing at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), entrepreneurship was not yet part of her plan. The…
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INGENIUM secures two more years of Erasmus+ funding for its next phase
European Commission had selected Next INGENIUM proposal for funding through the Erasmus+ European Universities call. This means that our European University will get Erasmus+ support…
Experience
Study skills development BIP by INGENIUM visited Savonlinna for a week
Savonlinna hosted international visitors, as the on-site week of an INGENIUM study module brought students and teachers to our campus and its surrounding areas.
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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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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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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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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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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…
Personal story
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…
Experience
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…
Article
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…