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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.

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Joonas Rakkolainen shows off the product he has developed, Atlas Care.
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Entrepreneur of the Year Joonas Rakkolainen developed an innovative tool for stiff necks

SAMK Entrepreneur of the Year Joonas Rakkolainen developed in his business an assistive device, which he initially used to treat his own migraine.

The photo shows tourism students in a group work situation.
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Tourism education receives top results in the national student questionnaire: SAMK graduates appreciate their education

The national student questionnaire measures the satisfaction of graduates each calendar year, regarding, for example, the content of education and connections to working life. SAMK graduates from 2023 were highly satisfied with their studies, helping the field of education to be ranked first in the country.

Group of students from Taiwan.
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SAMK's Winter School brings culture and insights to Taiwanese senior high school students

For two weeks, SAMK has been hosting visitors from Taiwan. The group consists of about thirty students from two senior high schools, New Taipei Municipal Jhangshu International Creative Technical High School and Living Word Lutheran High School. The students are accompanied by one teacher and two principals.

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Research, Development and Innovation

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The Robotics Academy will henceforth be known as the RoboAI Academy

The Robotics Academy, which for the past six years has been providing students with high-quality education in robotics, will be rebranding itself as RoboAI Academy this spring.

Kankaanpään Honkajoella sijaitsevan Kirkkokallion ekoteollisuuspuiston kehittäminen on osa SAMKin resurssiviisauden tutkimuskokonaisuuteen kuuluvaa Pohjois-Satakunta vihreän siirtymän aalloilla -hanketta.
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SAMK visual artist meets circular economy

Mira Aro, a multi-disciplinary visual artist graduated from SAMK Fine Arts Campus, designed a logo for Kirkkokallio eco-innovation park. Kirkkokallio is a pioneer of the circular economy. The logo’s green colour and circular motion symbolise the constant movement of energy flows.

Aurinkoseurain Porin kampuksen pihassa.
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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.

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Our workplace

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The Robotics Academy will henceforth be known as the RoboAI Academy

The Robotics Academy, which for the past six years has been providing students with high-quality education in robotics, will be rebranding itself as RoboAI Academy this spring.

Henna Kyhä istuu keltaisella tuolilla.
Our workplace
Studies

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.
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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.

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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
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President Operating unit
Communication Services Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori
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Jani Wahlman

Head of Communications and Marketing
+358 44 710 3987 jani.wahlman@samk.fi
Member of the Editorial Board
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President Operating unit
Communication Services Other roles in organisation
Member of the management group Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori
<p> At SAMK, I work as a member of the communications and marketing team and manage communications services. I have a MSc degree </p> <p>(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.</p> <p>I also act as an executive representative for the High technology foundation of Satakunta. </p>
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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
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