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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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Our students will be employed: Dinushika Maddegoda’s Journey in Nursing

From Sri Lanka to Dubai and finally to Finland, Dinushika Maddegoda has followed a path shaped by creativity, teaching, and a deep passion for helping others. Today, she is building her career in nursing at SAMK while already working as a Practical Nurse in elderly rehabilitation.

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Our students will be employed: Andrea Kovalova’s Journey in Data Science

From the Czech Republic to Finland, Andrea Kovalova turned her curiosity for artificial intelligence into a rewarding career. Today, she works as a Junior Data Scientist at Wärtsilä – a role she first discovered through her SAMK practical training.

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Our students will be employed: Ridma Senanayake’s Path from Sri Lanka to Nursing in Finland

When Ridma Senanayake first thought about leaving her established career in Sri Lanka, it wasn’t an easy decision. But the idea of lifelong learning and the possibility of starting a new career at any age in Finland sparked her motivation. – Nursing was on my priority list, she recalls

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DIVERSE European University Alliance held a high-level strategic meeting in Istanbul.
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DIVERSE in Istanbul: A Milestone for European University Cooperation

DIVERSE European University Alliance held a high-level strategic meeting in Istanbul, gathering institutional representatives and academic leaders from all member universities.

SAMK has organised SuomiAreena discussions in previous years as well.
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SAMK is participating in SuomiAreena

SAMK will participate in SuomiAreena, held from June 24–27, 2025. SAMK will have a tent at Kansalaistori, featuring daily changing themes. In addition, SAMK will co-host a discussion titled “Finland thrives on the West Coast” (in Finnish).

SAMK currently has ten applicants for professional rights who have personal study plans tailored to them. Getrude Kamamba, who was interviewed, is pictured as the 'subject' of the study simulation.
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A smoother pathway to Finnish working life for international registered nurses

A new kind of collaboration will strengthen expertise in Finnish healthcare. Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) is involved in projects to develop new operating models for individuals who have completed a nursing degree outside the EU or EEA countries.

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SAMKin Porin kampus ylhäältä päin kuvattuna./ SAMK Pori Campus seen from above.
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SAMK publishes its first Sustainability Report – everyday actions made visible 

SAMK has entered a new era of sustainability reporting – and is doing so with ambition. The first-ever Sustainability Report brings together the university community’s actions for sustainable development in 2024.

Distinguished SAMK employees were awarded at the staff day.
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Distinguished SAMK employees awarded at the Staff Day

The new academic year at SAMK started with the staff day. The day culminated in awards for distinguished SAMK employees in 2024.

SAMK has organised SuomiAreena discussions in previous years as well.
Our workplace
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SAMK is participating in SuomiAreena

SAMK will participate in SuomiAreena, held from June 24–27, 2025. SAMK will have a tent at Kansalaistori, featuring daily changing themes. In addition, SAMK will co-host a discussion titled “Finland thrives on the West Coast” (in Finnish).

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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.

Read more about the person Inna Saarinen

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