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Events, thought and goings-on at Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)

Making a marshmallow tower can teach you business skills

The Succeed in Business project is about to start its second round of training with new enthusiastic participants interested in entrepreneurship. There are about twenty young adults aged 18-25 from Finland who are expected to learn about entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a business. When we gathered with the Finnish group on 12.11.2025 in Paidia for a meeting to get to know each other, expectations for the course were also described as a desire to understand, among other things, "what it really takes to turn my ideas into something valuable".

On the Stage with Neuroscientists – Behind the Scenes of the Masters’ Conference

Students join the discussion on brain health. Brain health has become a topic of universal interest. Both traditional and new media often present it through clickbait headlines or with information that is superficial – or even misleading. Tampere University of Applied Sciences, TAMK, acted on this current theme by organizing the Masters’ Conference: Brain Health in Working Life in early October. The conference brought together international experts to explore brain health from the perspective of working life.

THUAS takes the lead in UNINOVIS communications: The fruits of The Hague trip

At the beginning of November, UNINOVIS European Universities Alliance welcomed its newest member, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), bringing the number of full member-HEIs to eight. Upon joining, THUAS assumed the responsibility for planning and coordinating communications and marketing actions of the alliance, as well as defining the brand message of Uninovis. It was to this end that a meeting of all Uninovis communication leads was organized in The Hague on 10-11 November. The 2-day visit also provided an ample opportunity for the European colleagues to get to know the THUAS main campus, since most of us were in The Hague for the first time.

Exploring Ethical Hacking in Kaunas: A Week of Cyber Adventures, Wireshark CTF, and Fun

In late October 2025, I had the pleasure of visiting Kaunas, Lithuania, to join the Ethical Hacking Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) hosted by Kauno Kolegija from October 20–25. The BIP, organized under the Uninovis network, a collaboration between TAMK, Kauno Kolegija, and THWS, brought together students and teachers to explore the world of ethical hacking.

Strengthening Higher Education Pedagogy Competences at Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is committed to enhancing the pedagogical competences of its teaching and guidance staff through a structured Pedagogical Development Programme. This initiative supports continuous learning and professional growth, guided by TAMK’s four pedagogical principles Learning Orientation, Participatory Learning Communities, Expertise in Working Life Development, and Sustainable Future, and the use of competence-based digital open badges (Ilola et al., 2022), which are organised as a constellation.

From Tampere to the World: How TAMK Transforms Young Engineers into Global Ambassadors of Finland’s Bioproduct Industry

How can TAMK’s education change a young engineer’s life? How does a study experience in Tampere turn curiosity into expertise – and help Finland’s small but vital bioproduct industry grow its global influence? For more than a decade, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) has been shaping such journeys through its double degree cooperation with Qilu University of Technology in China. These students’ stories show how Finnish education and values of sustainability, innovation, and teamwork can echo far beyond Finland’s borders.

Leading Internationalization: TAMK’s Two New Team Finland Knowledge Projects for 2025

Team Finland Knowledge (TFK) projects are designed to foster international cooperation, innovation, and excellence in higher education. Funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education, these projects support the development of global partnerships, enhance the quality of teaching and research, and promote mobility for students and staff. Securing TFK funding is highly competitive, making it a significant achievement for any institution.

Kicking Off REAVES: Building Resilient Creative Ecosystems Across Europe

From September 16th to 18th, 2025, the serene surroundings of Hotel Gut Klostermühle in Alt Madlitz, Germany, provided the perfect backdrop for the kick-off meeting of the REAVES – Resilient Ecosystems for AV&M Entrepreneurial Support project. This gathering brought together project managers, researchers, and creative industry professionals from across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond, united by a shared vision: to strengthen the creative and cultural industries (CCI) through cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation.