Karelia International week, February 24.-28, 2025
Preliminary Programme (changes may occur)
Monday, February 24
| Time | Programme | Venue |
| 09:00- 11:00 | Registration for the week | Wärtsilä campus, main lobby |
| 09:00- 16:00 | Job shadowing, teacher exchange | Both campuses |
| 13:15- | Lecture on city of Joensuu and city tour (Complimentary) *pre-registration | Wärtsilä campus, Auditorium 100 |
| 17:00 -19:00 | Ice-swimming and sauna (Complimentary) *pre-registration | Saunakeidas |
Tuesday, February 25 – Wärtsilä campus (Karjalankatu 3)
| Time | Programme | Venue |
| 8:30- 9:00 | Registration for the week | Wärtsilä campus, main lobby |
| 9:15- 9:40 | Opening of the week | Auditorium 100 |
| 9:40- 10:55 | Session 1 The Importance of well-being: Supporting staff and students in higher education | Auditorium 100 |
| Short Break | ||
| 11:15- 12:00 | Session 2 Language awareness in classroom | Auditorium 100 |
| 12:00- 13:00 | Lunch | Wire Campus Restaurant |
| 13:00 | Prepare for the bus. Departure at 13:15. Bus transportation is arranged for participants from the Wärtsilä campus to Vainoniemi and back. | Wärtsilä lobby |
| 13:30- 16:00 | Welcome event in Finnish winter nature *pre-registration Please prepare for the outdoor activities with several layers of warm clothing and winter appropriate shoes. | Vainoniemi |
| 16:00-17:00 | Dinner at Vainoniemi villa (complimentary) *pre-registration | Vainoniemi |
Wednesday, February 26 – Wärtsilä campus (Karjalankatu 3)
| Time | Programme | Venue |
| 9:00-10:45 | Session 3 Enhancing student well-being: Effective strategies and practices from partner HEIs. | Auditorium 100 |
| Short break | ||
| 11:00- 12:00 | Session 4 Climate change health effects and adaptation. Hybrid workhop for students and staff | Auditorium 100 |
| 12:00- 13:00 | Lunch | Wire Campus Restaurant |
| 13:00- 15:00 | International fair * Pre-registration is required, if you want to host a booth and promote your university at the fair. | Wärtsilä lobby |
| 13:30- 15:00 | Coffee and snacks by Talent Hub Eastern Finland project ** | Dynamo Lounge |
| 15:00- 17:00 | Tracks: a) Teaching exchange b) Job shadowing c) INVEST WP3 meeting | a) Both campuses b) Both campuses c) Auditorium 131 |
* International fair In the International fair, international guests have a possibility to host a booth and promote their university to Karelia UAS staff, students and international participants. In addition, Karelia international students will host booths promoting their universities and countries to all participants.
** Talent Hub Eastern Finland -project (ESR+) Talent Hub Eastern Finland hosts afternoon coffee session to share good models for educational institutions to increase the employment of international students after graduation, especially in sectors suffering from labour shortages.
Thursday, February 27 – Tikkarinne campus (Tikkarinne 9)
| Time | Programme | Venue |
| 9:00- 10:30 | Session 5 Supporting student and staff well-being through Life in Finland -orientation Best Practices for Community and Well-being | Small Auditorium E237 |
| Short break | ||
| 10:45- 12:00 | Session 6 Inclusion and diversity through internationalisation at home and intercultural engagement | Small Auditorium E237 |
| 12:00- 13.00 | Lunch | Solina Campus Restaurant |
| 13:00- 13:50 | INVEST Winter School students – Pitching event | Small Auditorium E237 |
| 14:00- 17:00 | Tracks: a) Teaching exchange b) Job shadowing c) INVEST WP3 meeting | a) Both campuses b) Both campuses c) Small auditorium E237 |
| 19:00 | Dinner (complimentary) * Pre-registration | Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Itäranta 1 |
Friday, February 28
| Time | Programme | Venue |
| 9:00- 15:00 | Job shadowing, teacher exchange | Both campuses |