Tag: international cooperation

Codeveloping learner-centered technical teacher education in Rwanda

In March 2026, experts from Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) facilitated a pedagogical workshop for administrative, quality assurance and teaching staff of Rwanda Polytechnic’s Rwanda TVET Teacher Training Institute (RTTI) in Kigali. The workshop was organised as part of the HEP-TED project (Higher Education Pedagogies for Teacher Education), a collaboration between Finnish and Rwandan higher education institutions that aims to strengthen teacher education and pedagogical capacity in Rwanda.

Nordic Forum in Rwanda: Prospects for Cooperation Amid International Uncertainty

In early April we took part in the three-day Nordic Forum in Rwanda, which brought together Nordic and Rwandan actors from education, business, healthcare and agriculture. The goal was to build new partnerships and highlight the opportunities Rwanda offers to foreign investors and companies.

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.