What?
SAMK organises a staff week for our international partner universities’ staff members. The name of the week is Resilient Futures: Innovation, Wellbeing and Global Collaboration.
When?
The staff week is organised from 19 April to 23 April 2027.
Where?
The week takes place on SAMK campus Pori. We organize visits to our campuses in Rauma and Kankaanpää during the week.
For whom?
Staff members from our international partner universities can apply for the staff week. The week is a multi-disciplinary week for administrative staff and also for academic staff (participation as Erasmus+ staff mobility for training).
The language of the week is English, so fluency in English (speaking, listening, reading, writing) is required.
How can I register?
Registration opens in October 2026 and the link to the registration form will be published on this website!
9.00 – 10.00 Registration in the main lobby of SAMK Campus Pori
The event begins with registration on Monday at 9.00 o’clock in the main lobby of SAMK campus Pori. Info desk of the week is located in the main lobby, by the main doors (Satakunnankatu 23). Participants can leave their outdoor clothes and, if necessary, their luggage in the supervised cloakroom.
10.00 – 11.00 Greetings and presentation on SAMK, followed by a group picture
11.00 – 12.00 Lunch in restaurant Silvia (at your own expense) and campus tour
12.00 – 13.00 This is Finland!
13.00 – 14.00 Campus tour starts from the registration desk
14.00 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 16.30 Pori sightseeing tour
18.00 Opening reception (only for registered participants)
10.00 – 12.00 Auditorium C211 keynote speeches TBA
12.00 – 13.30 Lunch in restaurant Silvia (at your own expense)
14.00 – 16.00 Sessions
18.00 Optional evening programme – sauna
9.00 – 11.00 Sessions
11.00 – 12.30 Lunch in restaurant Silvia (at your own expense)
13.00 – 16.00 Sessions
18.30 International Week Dinner (only for registered participants)
9.00 departure to Rauma or to Kankaanpää from the front of the SAMK Campus Pori
Departure to Pori (time TBA)
9.00 – 12.00 Sessions and visits to SAMK Campus Pori teaching facilities and labs
+ Meetings with SAMK colleagues, planned in advance
13.00 – 14.00 Farewell Lunch in restaurant Silvia (at your own expense)
NB: Under construction!
We will have different sessions organised by SAMK and partners during the week. Sessions will be published on this website in the end of September 2026.
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Accommodation
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Pori: TBA
Scandic Pori: TBA
Other options:
There are also other options close to our campus, for example Amado Hotel, Omena Hotel and Airbnb apartments.
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Lunches during the week
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the lunches take place in SAMK Campus Pori restaurant Silvia. These lunches are at your own expense.
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Discrimination and harassment situations
SAMK has a zero tolerance policy for all harassment, discrimination and inappropriate behaviour, and these situations will be addressed without delay. Clear procedures help to deal with the matter swiftly.
See SAMK’s safer space principles (pdf)
Accessibility
Explore accessibility at SAMK Campus Pori (link)
Contact information
For more information, please contact the International Office: int.office@samk.fi
We reserve the right to any changes.