Category: Internationalisation
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Souvenirs from Germany: ideas, inspiration and expansion of professional networks
Erasmus+ staff training mobility programme enabled me to visit Karelia UAS’ two long-term partners Hof University of Applied Sciences and Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau 5.-13.4.2025. The internal application process captured the key elements including a short description of my role together with special interests that I had. These included integration and immigration, support…
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From Student Ambassador to Alumni Ambassador: Piloting a new framework for Karelia UAS
During the past years, the student ambassadors of Karelia University of Applied Sciences have been harnessing the enthusiasm and insights of current students to promote the university, engaging with prospective students, and enhancing the overall student experience. In autumn 2024, Talent Hub Eastern Finland project invited two recent Karelia UAS alumni, Saima Haque and Jessica…
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The Importance of Internationalisation and Inclusivity in Social and Health Care Leadership Competence
Social and health care services are becoming increasingly international. In Finland, the quality of leadership in the social and health care sector is at a high level. Specialists are trained for leadership, development, and expert roles in social and health care through diverse and well-profiled master’s-level degree programmes offered by 19 universities of applied sciences.…
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STELLA CAELUM – A celebration of our Northern Periphery and Arctic heritage
GLOW2.0 project attempted to pilot STELLA CAELUM – a new northern event about night sky science, auroral tourism and the possibilities of darkness, aimed at providing up-to-date information and multidisciplinary approach to utilizing darkness, to inspire people to embrace darkness and encourage companies to develop new programme services. The goal was to showcase via the…
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Regenerative Tourism for Building Resilient Communities and Preserving the Unique Heritage of the Northern Periphery and Arctic region
Sixteen new projects were approved by the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Monitoring Committee at the end of the year 2024 (Interreg NPA 2025). REGENERATE – Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region, was among approved projects under Priority 3 –…
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From Joensuu to Reims: A Journey of Innovation, Forest Mysteries, and Future Collaboration
In late May 2025, a delegation from Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia UAS) embarked on a journey to Reims, France, to deepen academic and research collaboration with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA). What unfolded was more than a formal exchange; it was a rich, multi-sensory experience that blended nature, science, and shared ambition.…
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EcoSuPM 2025: Redefining Erasmus+ Project Management Through Sustainability and Ethics
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is the 4th smallest countries in Europe and 6th smallest in the world—yet full of surprises starting from landscape, food, and hospitality. With just over 42,000 residents, zero airports, and zero highways, this alpine microstate is a powerhouse of innovation and environmental stewardship. The only university of Liechtenstein is…
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A French colleague’s visit to Karelia UAS Library
In April, we had the pleasure to host our French colleague Delphine Lepaul from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne Library (URCA). She contacted us at the beginning of November 2024 to inquire about the possibility of visiting our library as part of the Erasmus Mobility program. URCA is Karelia’s INVEST partner. Once Delphine’s participation was…
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Safeguarding the Arctic: Trust, Technology, and Indigenous Leadership in a Changing World
The Arctic region is warming at a rate four times faster than the global average, presenting both unprecedented environmental challenges and significant geopolitical tensions. These rapid changes demand urgent attention and collaboration from Arctic nations. A central question arises: How can Arctic nations come together to address both climate change and geopolitical challenges, while advancing…
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QURECA – International quantum technology pioneer from Barcelona and a future cooperation opportunity for Karelia
QURECA (Quantum Resources & Careers) is an international company focused on developing quantum technology skills, training the workforce, and supporting companies in creating quantum strategies. The company is at the forefront of the quantum industry, offering a wide range of training services, recruitment, and business consulting, as well as helping industry and scientific organizations prepare…