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  • QURECA – International quantum technology pioneer from Barcelona and a future cooperation opportunity for Karelia

    QURECA (Quantum Resources & Careers) is an international company focused on developing quantum technology skills, training the workforce, and supporting companies in creating quantum strategies. The company is at the forefront of the quantum industry, offering a wide range of training services, recruitment, and business consulting, as well as helping industry and scientific organizations prepare…

  • TecnoCampus – Center for entrepreneurship and innovation in Catalonia

    TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme University combines teaching, research and entrepreneurship support and development in one campus area. Located in Mataró, about 30 kilometers from Barcelona, ​​TecnoCampus is part of Pompeu Fabra University. TecnoCampus is designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in close cooperation with the local business community. One of TecnoCampus’s key features is its strong emphasis…

  • From Internships to Insights: How International Students Are Shaping Their Futures in Joensuu

    Internships are more than just work experience—they’re a chance to learn, grow, and connect. As part of my own internship with Talent Hub Eastern Finland project, I set out to interview three international students about their journeys to working with local companies in Joensuu. The goal was not only to understand their experiences, challenges, and…

  • INVEST Partner Spotlight: University of Milano-Bicocca

    The INVEST European University Alliance recently expanded by welcoming three new partners to join the consortium. One of these new universities is the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB). This fall, staff members from Karelia UAS had chance to visit UNIMIB on several occasions. These visits helped build connections, provided a platform for benchmarking best practices, and strengthened…

  • Developing blended learning practices with learning technologies and flipped classroom pedagogy

    This article discusses the author’s doctoral dissertation Studies on developing blended learning practices in business courses with learning technologies and flipped classroom pedagogy in the Finnish higher education context which was published and examined in November 2024. The research was driven by the need to develop flexible and effective teaching practices in higher education. Government targets…

  • INVEST Digital Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Learning

    Since 2019, the European Commission has funded European University initiatives to strengthen the competitiveness of European higher education. Currently there are 64 European University alliances connecting more than 560 higher education institutions across Europe. All these alliances share common goals, such as increasing mobility for students and staff, and creating and implementing joint study programs.…

  • Learning, Growing and Connecting: A Glimpse into my Internship at Karelia UAS

    What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “internship”? Coffee runs? Endless photocopying? Well, my internship at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, with the project called Talent Hub Eastern Finland has been nothing like that. Instead, it’s been a whirlwind of growth, discovery, and just enough chaos to keep things exciting!…

  • Let’s be remote – Making remote guidance and digital skills core competences?

    Remote meetings and distance learning are part of everyday life. But how should higher education teaching take into account the rapid technological developments that will inevitably change the way we work, for example in social and health services?  Many countries have recognised that without digital services, it will not be possible to meet the growing…

  • Connecting Education and Industry: Insights from Karelia UAS’s Excursion

     “Ten over ten. Thoughtfully put together. Got to know a lot. And also the city’s commitment to keep talents in the region. Eye-opening.” “Actually, the trip was a great experience for us. Because, it helped a lot to break the monotony and also we were able to understand how the production process in a company…

  • Cultural Diversity in Student Union POKA – Analysis of the Current Situation and Development Areas considering of Internationalization

    Student unions strive for equality, internationalization, and bilingualism. In student unions, bilingualism and the diversity of different cultures are seen as assets. The actors are motivated and care about the important work they do. International expertise is particularly evident in the area of tutoring. Student unions play an important role in the integration of international…