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Agora (ISSN 2242-2528) is the online magazine of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.

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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Maija Penttilä (left) took part in SAMK Wellbeing Week activities together with Social Services students Tilda Virtanen and Katri Peltomäki.

SAMK supports student wellbeing in many ways

Student wellbeing is about much more than coping with studies. At SAMK, wellbeing is promoted through everyday teaching, individual guidance, physical activity and activities that foster a sense of community.

Ihmisiä pöydän ääressä, ylhäältäpäin otettu kuva.

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.

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

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.

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Ihmisiä pöydän ääressä, ylhäältäpäin otettu kuva.

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.

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

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?

As part of the programme, a panel discussion explored different perspectives on how the education and competence of professionals in adapted physical activity have developed in the 2020s, as well as the key future competence needs and development measures.

The seminar on adapted physical activity brought together experts and practitioners from the field at SAMK

Soveltavan liikunnan päivät (hereafter, Adapted Physical Activity Seminar), co-ordinated by the Finnish Society of Sports Sciences, was held this year at the SAMK Campus Pori. The two-day event brought together around 250 participants from across Finland.

A movement break session was held as part of SAMK’s staff day in August.

At SAMK, the workplace community is developed together

At SAMK, the primary purpose of the staff survey is not measurement in itself but developing the workplace community. The results provide a basis for discussing what works well and what could be improved.

Distinguished SAMK employees were awarded at the Staff Day.

Distinguished SAMK employees awarded at the Staff Day

At SAMK’s Staff Day, distinguished employees and communities were recognised for their achievements. Awards were presented in several categories, including success story, project operator, communicator, teacher and SAMK person of the year, as well as for outstanding community-building activities.

According to Katariina Yrjönkoski, SAMK’s strength is its ability to get things moving.

Katariina Yrjönkoski, Faculty Dean, sees SAMK as a bold and forward-looking institution

Katariina Yrjönkoski has been working at SAMK for a few months now as the Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Maritime Studies. To her, SAMK presents itself as a modern, agile and forward-looking higher education institution, where collaboration takes place both internally and with working life.

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 in external communications at SAMK. My responsibilities include news and article production, newsletters and blogs, media communications and relations, as well as SAMK’s website.

I also work as a part-time teacher.

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.

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

I work in brand marketing, employer branding and recruitment marketing, and support SAMK’s operational units with their marketing communications.