Category: Internationalisation
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INVEST Digital Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Learning
Since 2019, the European Commission has funded European University initiatives to strengthen the competitiveness of European higher education. Currently there are 64 European University alliances connecting more than 560 higher education institutions across Europe. All these alliances share common goals, such as increasing mobility for students and staff, and creating and implementing joint study programs.…
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Learning, Growing and Connecting: A Glimpse into my Internship at Karelia UAS
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “internship”? Coffee runs? Endless photocopying? Well, my internship at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, with the project called Talent Hub Eastern Finland has been nothing like that. Instead, it’s been a whirlwind of growth, discovery, and just enough chaos to keep things exciting!…
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Connecting Education and Industry: Insights from Karelia UAS’s Excursion
“Ten over ten. Thoughtfully put together. Got to know a lot. And also the city’s commitment to keep talents in the region. Eye-opening.” “Actually, the trip was a great experience for us. Because, it helped a lot to break the monotony and also we were able to understand how the production process in a company…
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Cultural Diversity in Student Union POKA – Analysis of the Current Situation and Development Areas considering of Internationalization
Student unions strive for equality, internationalization, and bilingualism. In student unions, bilingualism and the diversity of different cultures are seen as assets. The actors are motivated and care about the important work they do. International expertise is particularly evident in the area of tutoring. Student unions play an important role in the integration of international…
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Encountering the Dynamics of Working in an International Project at Karelia UAS: An Experiential Journey
It was my first time working on an international project at Karelia University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Joensuu, triggering a transformative experience marked by stunning landscapes of the Northern Karelia and warm-welcoming nature of the community. I had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and exposure engendering an enrichment of my needed…
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INVEST Partner Spotlight: University of Agribusiness and Regional Development (UARD)
This article is based on the experiences from the INVEST and INVEST4EXCELLENCE project trip to Plovdiv, Bulgaria in June 2024. It gives a special highlight to Karelia University of Applied Sciences’ Bulgarian partner University of Agribusiness and Regional Development (UARD). The article introduces UARD as an organisation, the regional characteristics of Plovdiv and presents the…
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Navigating new horizons: Insights from international students doing their internships at government agencies
Karelia’s international business students Ayeman Rahman, Saúl Hernandez Morales and Han Nguyen share their internship experiences at ELY Centre and TE Office, shedding light on their academic pursuits and future aspirations. Ayeman Rahman hails from Bangladesh and embarked on his academic journey in Eastern Finland in 2022, choosing Karelia University of Applied Sciences for its…
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The Value of International University Cooperation: A Look at Three Key Visits
Karelia UAS’s Business Academy (Y-akatemia) is proud to host international visitors throughout the academic year. This past spring was no different, as the Business Academy was glad to host three different delegations from all over the world, from France, Tanzania and Canada. Even though each visit was unique in their own way, they all included…
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Embracing the Finnish Work Culture as a Talent Hub Eastern-Finland -project’s RDI-trainee: My Experience at Karelia UAS
As a final year International Business student at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, I have experienced a blend of academic knowledge and practical experience, all in my role as an RDI-trainee for the Talent Hub Eastern Finland (THEF) -project. This position helped me to contribute effectively to the development of a globally competitive and culturally…
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Internationalising Student Union POKA
The Student union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences is strongly involved in the Cultural Diversity of Study Paths project. For POKA, the project is developing: The first step: International Division POKA is strongly bilingual and equity and the “come as you are” theme have long been reflected in POKA’s activities, communications, services and…