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Agora (ISSN 2242-2528) is the online magazine of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. The magazine (ISSN 1456-114X) is also published in print once a year, only in Finnish.

We also publish blog posts about the work at SAMK and the people who do it, topics from studies to research and the politics of higher education – with a personal touch.

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CERN representatives Jan Janke (on the left) and Matthias Braeger arrived to Pori at the end of last year for a site check and to discuss with event arrangements. Also in the photo is lecturer Sara Kfouri Koskinen from SAMK, who is coordinating the event.
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CERN Spring Campus in Finland for the first time – SAMK to host the event in May

CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, is organising its annual CERN Spring Campus Event in Finland for the first time. In May 2025, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will host this major international event focusing on computer science and modern technology.

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Three Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences embark on fact-finding and cooperation

Centria, SAMK, and SeAMK are pleased to announce a fact-finding and cooperation trip to Nepal in March 2025.

Timo Mattila, Vice President for Education, is pleased with the students’ good employment rate.
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Excellent employment rates among SAMK graduates

According to the latest career monitoring survey, as many as 94% of SAMK graduates were employed or working as entrepreneurs. A further 3% were on study leave or family leave.

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Research, Development and Innovation

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CERN representatives Jan Janke (on the left) and Matthias Braeger arrived to Pori at the end of last year for a site check and to discuss with event arrangements. Also in the photo is lecturer Sara Kfouri Koskinen from SAMK, who is coordinating the event.
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CERN Spring Campus in Finland for the first time – SAMK to host the event in May

CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, is organising its annual CERN Spring Campus Event in Finland for the first time. In May 2025, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will host this major international event focusing on computer science and modern technology.

Our workplace
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SAMK faces: Tanja Vaitiniemi builds bridges between SAMK and companies

SAMK collaborates annually with over 800 companies and organisations. The new partnership programme represents the most extensive and in-depth form of this collaboration. What does this actually mean, Partnership Manager Tanja Vaitiniemi?

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SAMK and Åbo Akademi University sign a significant agreement on doctoral education

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) has entered into a significant collaboration agreement with Åbo Akademi University for the provision of doctoral education.

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SAMK International Staff Week
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Exploring international collaboration: A recap of SAMK’s Staff Week

SAMK recently hosted an International Staff Week for colleagues from partner universities around the world. The event, titled Exploring our International Collaboration, brought together administrative and academic professionals for a multi-disciplinary exchange of ideas and best practices.

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SAMK faces: Tanja Vaitiniemi builds bridges between SAMK and companies

SAMK collaborates annually with over 800 companies and organisations. The new partnership programme represents the most extensive and in-depth form of this collaboration. What does this actually mean, Partnership Manager Tanja Vaitiniemi?

SAMK-campus Pori building.
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SAMK and Åbo Akademi University sign a significant agreement on doctoral education

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) has entered into a significant collaboration agreement with Åbo Akademi University for the provision of doctoral education.

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Meet the editorial team

Inna Saarinen

Planning Officer for Communications and Marketing
+358 44 710 3052 inna.saarinen@samk.fi
Editor-in-Chief
Office
President Operating unit
Communication Services Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

I work on external communications at SAMK. My responsibilities include news and article production, newsletters and blogs, media relations and SAMKs website.

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Jani Wahlman

Head of Communications and Marketing
+358 44 710 3987 jani.wahlman@samk.fi
Member of the Editorial Board
Office
President Operating unit
Communication Services Other roles in organisation
Member of the management group Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

At SAMK, I work as a member of the communications and marketing team and manage communications services. I have a MSc degree

(Econ. & Bus. adm), MA degree and a BBA degree. I am also involved in at least the following working groups: the education export team, the sustainability and responsibility development group, the diverse SAMK development group and the steering group of the Digivision change programme.

I also act as an executive representative for the High technology foundation of Satakunta.

Read more about the person Jani Wahlman

Jatta Lehtonen

Planning Officer for Communications and Marketing
+358 44 710 6327 jatta.lehtonen@samk.fi
Member of the Editorial Board
Office
President Operating unit
Communication Services Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori
Read more about the person Jatta Lehtonen