Perspectives

Perspectives

How creative workshops broaden our perspectives

Creative workshops are one of the best ways to get invaluable insights about people’s perspectives on specific issues. They provide...

Perspectives

Opintori2022 Event

I recently travelled to the University of Oulu to attend the OpinTori2022 seminar. In this article a brief glimpse of...

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Hydrogen on the west coast: BotH2nia seminar in Oulu and Raahe

Hydrogen is currently a hot topic and there are plenty of hydrogen activities in Finland. In 2021 a hydrogen network...

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Autumn in Den Bosch – a Travel Blog

In November 2021 we had the privilege of visiting 's-Hertogenbosch, also called Den Bosch. This trip was part of our...

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VAMK increased by 66% the number of primary applicants – diversification is a cornerstone

Finnish higher education attracts tuition-fee paying students. The results of the first national joint application for the English-taught degree programmes...

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Spring – a mindset for a fresh start!

How does Spring affect our moods, productivity and how can we make most of it? As most of us might...

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Kvarken Shop – Creating Versatility to The Business Structure of The Region

Established in 2019, the Kvarken Shop was a co-creation of 8 independent crafts entrepreneurs from the World Heritage site of...

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The Importance of Friendship in Educational Relationships

From left to right René Klep, Pieter Schep, Thomas Sabel, Peter Smeds. Background The co-operation “Creating Sustainable Business Solutions”, in...

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Understanding Finland and the Finns through Movies and Films

It is often said that to understand a country and its people you should study the local history and the...

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Your Finnish for Foreigners course is over – what now?

When it comes to a Finnish course for international students the course has given you a start in understanding and...