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As part of the programme, a panel discussion explored different perspectives on how the education and competence of professionals in adapted physical activity have developed in the 2020s, as well as the key future competence needs and development measures.

RDI

Studies

14 Sep 2026

The seminar on adapted physical activity brought together experts and practitioners from the field at SAMK

Soveltavan liikunnan päivät (hereafter, Adapted Physical Activity Seminar), co-ordinated by the Finnish Society of Sports Sciences, was held this year at the SAMK Campus Pori. The two-day event brought together around 250 participants from across Finland.

The first alumni exhibition, URA I, is on display at the SAMK Fine Arts Campus in Kankaanpää.

Studies

10 Sep 2026

The first alumni exhibition showcases visual artists’ career paths

The first alumni exhibition, URA I, at the SAMK Fine Arts Campus in Kankaanpää, brings together visual artists who have graduated from Kankaanpää.

Fine arts

Menghua Liang-Haavisto completed her Finnish nursing degree at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in 2021.

Studies

9 Sep 2026

SAMK alumna Menghua Liang-Haavisto named Satakunta’s New Entrepreneur of the Year

Menghua Liang-Haavisto from Pori, entrepreneur and founder of Kiinalainen Hoitola Liang, has been named the winner of the Satakunta New Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 competition. This was the fifth time the annual award was presented.