Higher education teaching and guidance staff, together with a broad group of experts, encounter many different colleagues, students and stakeholder representatives in their daily work. In every situation, participants bring with them their own selves, experiences and preconceptions. We worked with these themes at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) in spring 2026.
What happens when 80 chemistry students step outside the classroom and start negotiating in English under the trees on campus?
Our recent visit to North Carolina State University (NCSU) was more than just a study trip. It was a reminder of how international collaboration, shared curiosity, and open discussion can drive both education and research forward. During a busy and inspiring week in Raleigh, we explored laboratories, met colleagues, and reflected on how our long-standing partnership can evolve for the future.
The International Week at Kauno Kolegija in April 2026 offered opportunities to visit different campuses, participate in activities, discuss with international partners, and generate initiatives for future UNINOVIS cooperation. In this blog post, we discuss about collaboration from four perspectives: collaboration emerging through activities at the Arts Campus, the significance of communication in simulation-based teaching, fostering a sense of community through storytelling, and the role of personal meetings in initiating collaborative efforts.
In June 2026, I participated in an Erasmus+ staff mobility programme by attending an international professional development course in Rethymno, Crete. The training, organized by the University of Crete eLearning Lab, was held from 15 to 19 June and focused on the theme “Artificial Intelligence, Soft Skills and Creativity in the Classroom.”
A week of international collaboration, hands-on learning, and shared expertise brought Finnish nursing educators to the University of Málaga, strengthening partnerships and exploring new possibilities in simulation-based teaching and clinical practice.
Global collaboration in higher education is increasingly recognised as a vital driver of innovation and sustainable development, aligning strongly with TAMK’s strategy of being one of the most international universities of applied sciences in Finland. In this context, Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) recently engaged in a strategic dialogue to explore opportunities for partnership in Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI).
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) has taken a significant step toward deepening its international partnerships in Africa through a new collaboration initiative with three Ghanaian higher education institutions: the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Takoradi Technical University (TTU), and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
Did you know that Chile is so long that if you placed it over Europe, its northern tip would reach the coast of Norway and its southern end would stretch all the way to the Sahara Desert in North Africa? The scale of Chile is impressive – and the same can be said about the diversity of its education system.
Our recent activities in Nyeri and Nairobi were a powerful reminder that sustainable improvement in TVET happens with educators, not just for them. At Nyeri National Polytechnic, we concluded the Youth Employment and TVET in Kenya project with a hands‑on seminar where Kenyan TVET trainers showcased their development work, exchanged practices, and tested new classroom approaches together.
