International and impactful learning experience
For the fourth time, HUBS students from Tampere Universities community participated in the European Innovation Academy programme in Portugal.
Events, thought and goings-on at Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
South Korean students learnt Finnish arts, design and architecture with TAMK
For the fourth year, TAMK has organised an online course for students of interior design at Chung-Ang University, South Korea. Since 2018, a group of 15-20 students from Chung-Ang University participates in the two-week summer course to learn about Nordic and especially Finnish architectural and interior design.
TAMK’s Eye on Kenya
Return from Kenya becomes harder and harder every time. Not because I do not want to come home but because the need for educational cooperation is so high. I feel like staying there and getting to real work. I have a strong need to help and get my skates on.
Visitors from University of Wyoming got an eye-opening taste of Finnish Education
From 15th to 19th August 2022 an educational group from the University of Wyoming, USA participated in a 21st Century Teacher Education Trip organised by Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The group spent one week in Tampere and learned about the Finnish education through reflection sessions and school visits.
Increasing internationality
Internationalisation is a central point in TAMK’s strategy. After organisational changes, new practices are being introduced to strengthen the partnerships and improve our internationalisation.
Being light and green amidst the pandemic
A long-awaited visit of BeLight-project to TAMK’s long-time partner, München University of Applied Sciences (MUAS), finally came reality in June 2022. The project started 1.1.2020 and it has been running during the Covid-19 pandemic. For an international project, it has been a journey that has taught several valuable lessons and proved once again, how important long-standing collaboration with partners can be.
In-person Teacher Exchange or Virtual Exchange
After a two year break due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions, I returned to Budapest Business School on a teacher exchange during the spring of 2022.
“Towards e-Coaching” project partners met in Chania
An EU-funded project brings together higher education institutions from Finland, Germany, Greece, and Poland to develop inclusive e-coaching structures.
Combining Kenyan and Finnish expertise in physiotherapy studies
The beginning of August was a memorable moment for the group of Kenyan students who arrived to Tampere University of Applied Sciences to study in the Degree Programme of Physiotherapy (3,5 years). Long flight from home, mind full of excitement and a new city to adapt into. Despite the burden created by travelling, spirits were high. This is Tampere, our new home!
Safety training developed TAMK’s leadership expertise
TAMK has organised simulation exercises in safety management every few years, where various hazardous incidents have been demonstrated to the participants. The most recent exercise was held in June at the main campus, in Catering Studio facilities. The aim was to test the management team's capabilities and resilience in the management of exceptional situations. The timing of the exercise was known in advance by the participants, but only the members of the preparatory group were aware about the content of the safety training.