Last week I participated in BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) short exchange in Amsterdam University of Applied Science (HvA – Hogeschool van Amstedam). The topic was Interactive and Collaborative Learning for Staff in Sustainability.
TAMK’s international week, Eye on TAMK, has already become a tradition. Every other year in March hundreds of colleagues from across the world flock into Tampere to hear about the latest trends in teaching and learning. This year an entirely new track was introduced to the program, namely that of Uninovis. Since January 2025 TAMK has been part of the European Universities Alliance Uninovis, comprising seven higher education institutions. Eye on TAMK provided a great backdrop for the Uninovis partners to spread the word about the alliance and meet each other to discuss future actions.
What kind of role does emotional intelligence play in leadership? Emotional intelligence is an essential feature of a good leader, as it helps the leader to understand the emotions of others and his/her own emotions, which improves the overall well-being, communication and leads to a better decision-making.
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?
No one is too good at interpersonal skills and they should be practiced throughout life. That's why I wanted to start this blog post with excerpts from a book that everyone should read: Olet hyvä tyyppi – Opas sujuviin ihmissuhteisiin (Nieminen, K. 2017).
Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in Rheology Power Week 2025, which was organised by Anton Paar Nordic AB in Malmö, Sweden. The event provided a good overview of various aspects of rheology, which is the study of material flow and deformation (Mezger 2014). The event had international participants from both industry and universities.
Do you have a lot of friends? If so, great, you're in a lucky position. Do you have so many friends that you don't feel you need any more? If you answered yes, then stop for a moment to think. People who do not experience loneliness have the greatest responsibility to make lonely people feel less lonely. Making friends is not easy for everyone. Let's try to do what we can together so that no one is left alone.
Five lecturers Taru Nurmala, Kaisa Kokko, Kirsi Karimäki, Tiina Wickman-Viitala and Sanna Tahlo from Tampere University of Applied Sciences participated in a train-the-trainer workshop in Vienna as part of the Personal Green Skills in Higher Education project in December 2024.
TAMK Talent Boost and Tampere Chamber of Commerce have jointly organised company visits for a year to bring together students and companies interested in international talents. Companies participating in the spring 2024 campaign once again invited TAMK's international students for a visit and offered students internships and projects.
"It feels like everyone else has a place They have their own gang, the club Where they can always be on Sundays wearing a suit with other people It feels like everyone else has a direction They have their own group rulebook And they don't have to wonder if they made a mistake again."
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.
In the last week of November, Marika Kyllönen, Harri Karvinen and Toni Pippola from TAMK had the opportunity to participate in the International Week organised by HdM (Hochschule der Medien) in Stuttgart, Germany. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to network with international colleagues and to get to know the German higher education scene.
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.
A group of Social Service students had a short mobility to Copenhagen in September 2024. The visit was implemented as part of NORDPLUS project “Promotion of transprofessional trauma-informed approach”, where Pauli Rauramo and Sohvi Auvinen are doing their project work studies. Pauli has participated in international projects in several European locations during his studies, whilst this was Sohvi’s first trip abroad within project work and during her Social Services studies. They sat down and talked about their experiences of internationality within projects at TAMK.
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.
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.
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.
Ulla Häggblom and Piia Kanto were invited to present the concept of the working life-oriented concept “Talent Factory” in July 2024 in the BioTech Tunisia Project Closing event in Tunisia. The presentation got excellent feedback because of the interesting topic and the captivating way of presenting.
On November 11th and 12th, 2024, the EU Interreg Central Baltic project Succeed in Business started with a dynamic two-day event in Riga, Latvia. The Succeed in Business project aims to encourage young people to become entrepreneurs by providing them with practical skills, international networks, and continuous mentorship. This project offers a platform for students to turn their business ideas into reality, supported by coaches, mentors, and an engaged network of peers from across the Baltic region.
The first implementation of the AntofaEDUCA program has come to a successful conclusion, marking a key achievement in advancing education in the Antofagasta region. This ambitious initiative, the result of shared efforts and international collaboration between TAMK, Fundación Entrepreneur in Chile, the Regional Government of Antofagasta, and other partners, is designed to drive a transformative educational reform across all public schools in the region, including primary, secondary, and vocational education. By fostering innovation and collaboration among teachers, educational leaders, and students, the program aims to create lasting improvements in teaching practices, leadership, and school environments.
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