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Welcome to Arcada's blog world

What is it like to move from the other side of the world to study at a university of applied sciences in Finland? What is the latest within research at Arcada? How is Arcada a truly sustainable study choice, according to the students themselves?

You can find answers to these questions and more in Arcada's blogs written by our students, researchers, alumni, partners and external guests.

Our scientific blog posts, marked publication, are part of Arcada's own publication series where each post is reviewed by an editorial board.

Valuing migrant workers – Lessons learned in the EASWork project

In an increasingly interconnected world, industry has the power to drive positive change towards more diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The EASWork project (Equal Access and Support in the Workforce for migrants and refugees) has worked with companies supporting them to develop their working environment.

Category: Publication

Guiding the journey: how career counselling supports integration

Nowadays, many organisations in Finland are offering career counselling as part of the integration process. The importance of helping individuals find a job or a meaningful career path cannot be underestimated. In the current economic situation, it is essential to provide the necessary support and guidance to navigate the job market effectively.

Category: Blog

Countering pro-change bias in digital services by shedding light on non-adoption

Non-adoption of new digital services is an underinvestigated topic. Research suggests that many consumers are reluctant to even try new services, for reasons that studies into technology acceptance or adoption of new services cannot reveal. This blog post elaborates on non-adoption and provides an example from online grocery shopping.

Category: Publication

Adjusting to Life in Finland: Culture Shock and Culinary Adventures

Moving to Finland opened my eyes to a world that values personal space and trust. Adapting to the local culture and food has been an interesting experience. My name is Vedant, I am an International Business student at Arcada, and in this blog post, I will share my experiences of adjusting to Finnish culture, from the quiet working environment to tasty, nutritious food, and discuss both pleasant surprises and challenges.

Category: Blog

December in Finland: A Magical Experience for an International Student

December in Finland feels like a dream come true. When I first arrived in Finland in August last year, I couldn’t wait for December. I imagined snow-covered landscapes, cozy evenings and of course, a festive Christmas. But December in Finland offers so much more than just Christmas celebrations. My name is Dilumi, and I am a second year International Business student at Arcada. Let me share my experiences as an international student, exploring my first December in Finland.

Category: Blog

Physiotherapy students again at CLASH ROYALE Arctic Open 2024

So, it was time for Arcada's physiotherapy students to once again, for the second year in a row, implement their knowledge and skills during the major international badminton event "CLASH ROYALE Arctic Open". The event is part of the Badminton World Tour, with the world's best players as participants.

Category: Blog

Summer Learnings: Baltic Reed x Circagile Project

This summer has been full of exciting discoveries as part of the Baltic Reed x Circagile project. Working with Arcada UAS and exploring the intersection of sustainability, renewable resources, and collaboration has been an amazing experience.

Category: Sustainable and functional materials