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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.

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.

If you wish, you can subscribe to our newsletter, where you will receive a compilation of our latest news a few times a year.
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Introduction to Space Activities course launches space technology cooperation

Last summer, SAMK, the City of Pori and the University of Turku signed a letter of intent to develop education, research and innovation activities utilizing space technology in Satakunta.

At the event, the speakers included Mikko Lehtonen and Ali Tavakoli.

Venture Science Center held its first opening session at SAMK

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) took an important step toward strengthening its innovation and collaboration ecosystem with the successful informal opening session of the Venture Science Center (VSC).

12 Universities of Applied Sciences: Finland Needs Professional Doctoral Education

A group of universities of applied sciences is proposing a pilot programme for professionally-oriented doctoral education to be launched during the next government term. The proposal stems from concerns about Finland’s declining competitiveness, weakening innovation capacity, and falling behind in European development.

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Hera satellite, sent with the CubeSat partner, to explore an asteroid.

Introduction to Space Activities course launches space technology cooperation

Last summer, SAMK, the City of Pori and the University of Turku signed a letter of intent to develop education, research and innovation activities utilizing space technology in Satakunta.

At the event, the speakers included Mikko Lehtonen and Ali Tavakoli.

Venture Science Center held its first opening session at SAMK

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) took an important step toward strengthening its innovation and collaboration ecosystem with the successful informal opening session of the Venture Science Center (VSC).

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West Coast Collaboration generates growth to whole Finland

For three years, the West Coast region has engaged in close collaboration among universities of applied sciences, supporting both local and national growth and competitiveness. The region’s companies and business sector have played a key role in this cooperation, which is significant for the benefit of all Finland.

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Season's Greetings!

We wish everyone happy holidays. As in previous years, we are sharing our seasonal greetings through donations. We have made a donation to Satakunta Registered Association to Support Physician-Based Ambulance, and to Mieli ry to support their work on youth mental health.

At the event, the speakers included Mikko Lehtonen and Ali Tavakoli.

Venture Science Center held its first opening session at SAMK

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) took an important step toward strengthening its innovation and collaboration ecosystem with the successful informal opening session of the Venture Science Center (VSC).

The day began in the staff break room with a joint morning meeting led by Director of Services and Development, Anne Holopainen.

Children’s Day at Work brought liveliness to the campuses – see the photo gallery

On the national Children’s Day at Work, more than seventy children and grandchildren of SAMK employees, aged 3 to 17, visited the Pori and Rauma campuses.

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 on external communications at SAMK. My responsibilities include news and article production, newsletters and blogs, media relations and SAMKs website.

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. 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.

I also act as an executive representative for the High technology foundation of Satakunta.

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