Sunny meeting and moments for IEB of International Maritime Association

For the first time during its membership, SAMK hosted the IAMU board meeting in April.

The meeting was held at SAMK Rauma campus, Merimäki building.
The meeting was held at SAMK Rauma campus, Merimäki building.

The International Executive Board (IEB) had its 17th meeting in Rauma, Finland. The meeting consisted of efficient work together, site visits, networking and social program. The International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) is the global network of leading maritime universities providing Maritime Education and Training (MET) of seafarers for the global shipping industry.

The meeting with detailed agenda was held from Monday to Tuesday 17th to 18th of April 2023. On Wednesday was organizes a technical tour for the participants. They visited Port of Rauma, Kongsberg Ltd and Rauma Maritime Construction Ltd.

There will be a lot of preparations on AGA23. The meeting took forward the organizing the AGA in October 2023 in Helsinki Finland.

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Henna Kyhä istuu keltaisella tuolilla.

Head of Research for the well-being of the working-aged

The new Research Center for Human Functioning was recently established at SAMK to focus on the well-being of Satakunta's workers and address labor supply challenges in the region. The research center is led by Henna Kyhä, Head of Research and Doctor of Philosophy (Education).

Nainen istuu ja mies ja nainen seisoo SAMKin Porin kampuksen aulassa.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international employers of Finland

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international employers of Finland. SAMK's employees are also satisfied with their workplace.

Aurinkoseurain Porin kampuksen pihassa.

New sustainable development and responsibility programme at SAMK

SAMK's programme of sustainable development and responsibility has been launched. Issues related to this theme are not new at SAMK, as the first action plan was launched already in 2012.