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  • Internship Experience at Karelia UAS communications department

    My name is Smirti BK. I studied international business at Karelia University of Applied Sciences starting in 2023. As part of my studies, I completed my internship at my home university as a communication intern. During my internship period I had the opportunity to work on different projects, develop my personal and professional skills, and…

  • Nationwide Construction and Demolition Waste Clarification System “RAPU” Established in Finland to Accelerate Circularity

    Construction and demolition waste (CDW) accounts for more than a third of all waste generated in the EU (European Commission 2026 b). Although most of the European countries exceed the 70% CDW recovery target set by the EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC, research shows that the qualitative aspect of this accomplishment requires more careful examination,…

  • Regenerative Tourism in Action in Ireland’s Geopark Region

    In April 2026, a delegation from Karelia University of Applied Sciences, together with regional stakeholders, undertook a Stakeholder Learning Journey to Cavan, Ireland, as part of the REGENERATE project. The visit took place in the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark, a distinctive cross-border destination jointly managed by Ireland and Northern Ireland. The purpose of the…

  • INVEST Week in Topoľčianky, Slovakia: Learning Beyond the Classroom

    Learning does not only happen in classrooms or behind screens – it happens in encounters, conversations, and shared experiences. At the end of April 2026, the INVEST Week in Topoľčianky, Slovakia brought this idea to life. In this article, both student and teacher perspectives come together to reflect on a week of international collaboration and…

  • Gamification Supports Learning and Inclusion in Social and Health Care 

    Gamification has become well established across many sectors of education and youth work, but in the social and health care sector its potential is often only just being recognized. In a Finnish-language episode of the RemoTED project’s podcast, gamification was examined together with experts from the North Karelia wellbeing services county (Siun sote). In this…

  • Encounters at a Distance

    Digital inclusion doesn’t happen by accident – it is built through everyday encounters, clear communication, and the right kind of support. This article is about the RemoTED project’s “Digivaikuttajat” podcast, in which Leena Koljonen Sorsa shares hands-on lessons from North-Karelia, Finland, offering practical takeaways on how remote services can strengthen participation, competence, and meaningful interaction.…

  • Building online pedagogy skills in Zambia

    Karelia UAS and Lapland UAS from Finland and Copperbelt University (CBU) and Mulungushi University (MU) from Zambia have collaborated in capacity building of the Zambian universities’ online pedagogic skills. Lecturers from Joensuu and Rovaniemi visited the Zambian universities to hear more about their experiences and use of the skills trained within the collaboration. Two workshops…

  • The Viable Business Idea course started in early February

    The Viable Business Idea course arranged by Talent Hub Eastern Finland started on Thursday, February 5th 2026, with about 20 students, two teachers and one intern in Wärtsilä’s Dynamo lounge. There were visibly enthusiastic and motivated international students present. In total, about thirty students have registered for the course. There are a total of 6-7…

  • Testing Arctic Energy Communities Before Building Them – Simulation as a Core Tool in SEEC

    Why Arctic energy communities are challenging to design Designing resilient energy communities in the Arctic is not straightforward. Long distances, cold winters, strong seasonal variation in solar production and high heating demand shape how energy is used. These factors interact in ways that are difficult to predict without proper tools. At the same time, distributed…

  • EU-MAT: Circular Construction in Northern Cities

    Buildings are globally responsible for about 40% carbon emissions, 50% of all extracted materials, 33% of water consumption and 35% of waste generated (World Green Building Council, 2022). In the construction sector, only a small share of building materials is typically returned to circulation. Most material fractions end up as waste after demolition, even though…