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The study’s nutrition expert Elina Nevala guides a participant through the national nutrition recommendations.

Comprehensive nutrition counselling can support employees’ mental wellbeing and coping at work

A nutrition study conducted among professionals working in mental health and substance abuse services shows that there is room for improvement in professionals’ diets and that nutrition counselling can reduce depressive symptoms.

Our students will be employed: 'Ken'Jirayu Vasutheprungsun and the wide range of mechatronics

From Thailand to Finland, Mechatronics student ‘Ken’ Jirayu Vasutheprungsun found not only a practical and hands-on approach to engineering studies at SAMK, but also a chance to pursue his passion for technology, racing culture, and building a future in Finland.

At Vatajankoski, employee well-being is considered important and is something the company wants to invest in. Pictured are Pekka Passi, CEO of Vatajankoski, and Susanna Kunvik, Project Manager of the RAVI study.

Workplace nutritional guidance benefits both employees and employers

A nutrition study carried out in companies across the Satakunta region shows that there is room for improvement in the diets of working-age adults. The eating habits of a total of 167 employees were assessed using food diaries in the RAVI study, which was conducted throughout Satakunta between 2023 and 2026.

Kukkia/Flowers.

57 students graduated from SAMK in February

Altogether 57 students graduated from SAMK in February. Nine of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

SAMK celebrated its graduation ceremony in June.

Nearly 500 students graduated from SAMK around the turn of the year – 2025 marked a record year for graduates

A total of 492 students graduated from Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) during December 2025 and January 2026. The year 2025 was record-breaking for SAMK in terms of the number of graduates. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

Valkoisia kukkia/White flowers

87 students graduated from SAMK in November

Altogether 87 students graduated from SAMK in November. 17 of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

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