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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, June and July 2026

A total of 415 professionals graduated from Xamk in June and July – warm congratulations to everyone!
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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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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…
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Draft Entrepreneurship Programme offers funding in Savonlinna for few entrepreneurs to test their ideas 

Applications for the Draft Entrepreneurship Program in Savonlinna opened on 15 July. Applicants can receive € 1,000 to develop a new business idea. The funding…
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Jouni Punkki Joins Xamk to Strengthen Concrete Research

Doctor of Science (Technology) Jouni Punkki has been appointed Principal Researcher at the Bio-Based and Circular Economy Research Unit of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied…
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Electronics 3K Factory opens new opportunities for research, education and industry collaboration 

An exceptionally versatile environment for electrical testing has been opened in Savonlinna, marking a significant step forward in the regional development of electrical engineering capabilities. The…
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Maternity and Child Health Clinics Can Now Offer Guidance on Nature Exposure

"Let your baby sit and crawl on moss and grass, not just on a blanket. Sometimes choose a forest instead of a playground." These are…
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Open UAS studies made easier for unemployed people

A legislative amendment that entered into force on 1 July 2026 improves opportunities for unemployed people to develop their skills through open higher education. In…
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Study places available for autumn in Xamk’s supplamentary application round

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is organizing an additional application round for study places that remained unfilled in the joint application of spring.
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Xamk and TH Lübeck deepen their cooperation – double degree opens a new international pathway

The collaboration between South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) and the German Technische Hochschule Lübeck (TH Lübeck), based on a broad cooperation agreement signed…
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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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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, May 2026

A total of 574 professionals graduated from Xamk in May– warm congratulations to everyone!
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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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Heart-healthy lipid profile benefits brain health in adolescents

A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function in 15–17-year-olds. The findings are significant because…
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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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Graduates of Xamk are celebrated in Kouvola on 21st May!

All the graduates from winter and spring have been invited!

Graduates’ Scholarships at Xamk – May 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Scholarships awarded at Xamk’s May 2026 graduation ceremony. The list includes the names of graduates who have given permission for publication.
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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, May 2026

A total of 205 professionals graduated from Xamk in May – warm congratulations to everyone!
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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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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, April 2026

A total of 167 professionals graduated from Xamk in April – warm congratulations to everyone!
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tudent May Day celebrations in our campus cities

The highlight of the student spring—May Day (Vappu)—can be seen in all our campus cities. Statues are capped, May Day parades take place, and people…
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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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Graduates from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, March 2026

A total of 128 professionals graduated from Xamk in March – warm congratulations to everyone!