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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.

What’s up, AV-GROWTH? Responding to the current development needs of AV companies

The AV Growth project, led by Tampere University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Film Tampere and Swedish Yrkesnämden för Film och TV (YNFT), has made significant efforts to map and identify potential growth companies within the audiovisual (AV) industry across Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia. The project aims to bolster the capabilities and networks of AV companies by fostering substantial industry growth through the AV Growth Programme executed by Film Tampere. The growth programme kicked off in October 2024, with a specific aim to support selected companies to achieve their pre-set scale-up target.

Artificial Intelligence in the International Context of Higher Education: A Focus on Content Creation

Artificial intelligence has arrived with a bang and is making its mark in the world of work. Various AI programmes have come to the market, and at times it can be difficult to grasp what these AI programmes are actually capable of doing. How can we leverage artificial intelligence in the international contexts of higher education?

Four Reasons to Respect Students

This blog explores why students deserve respect from educators and society, focusing on the Finnish education system as a model. It discusses the mutual responsibilities between students and teachers in taxpayer-funded education and highlights Finland’s tradition of collaboration between schools and the working world. Although centered on Finland, this analysis invites reflection on how its practices might inspire adaptations in different educational contexts, particularly in Africa.

Teacher exchange with the University of Staffordshire

Internationalisation and international mobility are important areas at TAMK so my teacher exchange with the University of Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom, was a valuable experience. In January 2025, I visited Stoke-on-Trent, the university’s main campus. The main goal of my exchange was to deepen the relationship with the University of Staffordshire and consider different possibilities for future co-operation in education science and teacher education.

Tampere and Proakatemia inspired the participants when TAMK hosted the meeting of the "Succeed in Business" project

EU Interreg Central Baltic Project "Succeed in Business" continued in Tampere 4.-5.12.2024. Project gathered together students from TAMK, Tartu region in Estonia and Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies to learn more about general management and business development, and human resources.

Theses for International Travel (A Survival Guide for the Bold)

International work-related travel is not just about hopping on a plane and “seeing what happens.” Oh no—it's a delicate dance of meetings, delegation dynamics, unexpected surprises, and perhaps a suitcase full of goodwill (and hopefully, snacks). Here are some “theses” for surviving, thriving, and occasionally laughing your way through international travel.

Food waste turn into valuable products and strong sustainability

During our trip to Namibia as a part of the Circular Economy Models in Namibia: Capacity building project we had an opportunity to visit a local training centre in Swakopmund. In our visit we discovered a circular economy ecosystem which appears as a good example of strong sustainability covering environmental, economic and social elements. We also learned a punch of good practices on how to create value for local actors and communities from circular economy.

TAMK and NSCU - 15 years together and going stronger than ever

There has been a unique cooperation between TAMK and North Carolina State University (NCSU) for over 15 years. The cooperation has included, among other things, a double degree agreement already in the very early days of the cooperation. This co-operation has since then turned into active student and staff exchanges, both as guest lectures and project-related visits. In the future, the intention is to focus on cooperation in research as well.