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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.

• Alumni stories
• Internationality
• Mechatronics

Growth continues – A record number of students graduated from SAMK again in 2025

In 2025, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) once again reached a record high in the number of graduates. The number of graduates has increased for several consecutive years.

• Graduation

Work-life audits bring companies and education together in Satakunta

A new operating model has been launched in Satakunta to strengthen cooperation between education and working life.

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.

• Research Center for Human Functioning

SAMK researcher shines in international LIBS competition – second place among top experts

Researching Senior Lecturer Toni Aaltonen from SAMK participated at the end of January in the EMSLIBS conference (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) held in Senlis, France. In connection with the conference, a globally high-level LIBS Data Challenge competition was organized, where Aaltonen achieved a second place.

• RoboAI Research and development

Introduction to Space Activities course launches space technology cooperation

Last summer, SAMK, the City of Pori and the University of Turku signed a letter of intent to develop education, research and innovation activities utilizing space technology in Satakunta.

• Science News

Work-life audits bring companies and education together in Satakunta

A new operating model has been launched in Satakunta to strengthen cooperation between education and working life.

Venture Science Center held its first opening session at SAMK

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) took an important step toward strengthening its innovation and collaboration ecosystem with the successful informal opening session of the Venture Science Center (VSC).

• DIVERSE

Season's Greetings!

We wish everyone happy holidays. As in previous years, we are sharing our seasonal greetings through donations. We have made a donation to Satakunta Registered Association to Support Physician-Based Ambulance, and to Mieli ry to support their work on youth mental health.