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Articles

Ihmisiä pöydän ääressä, ylhäältäpäin otettu kuva.

RDI

Studies

30 Oct 2026

University of Turku and Satakunta University of Applied Sciences consolidate and strengthen collaboration

The goal is to promote the collaboration between the higher education institutions in education, research, RDI activities, and infrastructures, thereby impacting the vitality of the Satakunta region.

Science News

Humanoid robot holding a water bottle next to a person using a VR headset.

RDI

29 Oct 2026

RoboAI opens its laboratory doors to everyone – come and experience it!

Oletko kiinnostunut avaruusteknologiasta? Haluaisitko tavata oikean humanoidirobotin? Entä millaisia mahdollisuuksia tarjoavat älykkään asumisen ratkaisut ja tulevaisuuden kodit?

RoboAI Research and development

According to Eero Hammais, Communications Manager at Vatajankoski, the partnership provides a strong connection to both higher education and working-life-oriented research.

Studies

28 Oct 2026

SAMK’s partnership programme is developed together with partners

SAMK’s partnership programme offers companies and organisations the opportunity for long-term collaboration with the university of applied sciences. According to a recent survey, current partners are satisfied with the programme, which continues to be developed in collaboration with them.

Partnership

News releases

News

9 Oct 2026

39 students graduated from SAMK in September

Altogether 39 students graduated from SAMK in September. One of them graduated with a Master’s degree. SAMK congratulates all the graduates.

Graduation

News

7 Oct 2026

National Career Monitoring Survey has started

The nationwide Career Monitoring Survey for universities of applied sciences has started. The survey collects information on graduates’ employment, career development, the skills needed in working life, and how well studies at universities of applied sciences have met the needs of working life.