Partnerships | Arcada

Impact-oriented management steering universities of applied sciences in a new direction

The 4Q project explores how higher education institutions can better measure and strengthen their societal impact. The initiative is carried out by Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak), Humak University of Applied Sciences (Humak) and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK).

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4Q Collaboration: ZekkiPro – a new digital tool for monitoring student wellbeing

ZekkiPro is a digital self-assessment tool for wellbeing, developed by Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak). It is currently in use at Diak to monitor student wellbeing and is now being extended to other partner institutions within the 4Q collaboration.

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Arcada approved in the quality audit - strengths include student contact, curriculum reform and learning environments

Arcada University of Applied Sciences has successfully passed the quality audit conducted by the Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC). The international audit group commends Arcada for its strong commitment to its students.

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Key factors for successful collaboration identified in the SMARTNET project

The project SMARTNET aimed to create a model for active and integrated business cooperation at Arcada, providing value for both the university and its partners.

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Arcada new member of the EduNet automation network

Arcada University of Applied Sciences joins the international higher education network in automation EduNet. Through the network, the UAS will be able to make new international contacts in the industry and is provided with modern equipment in automation technology.

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Arcada strengthens the position of international students on the Finnish labour market

Finding work on the Finnish labour market is not always a walk in the park for international students. In order to improve the situation, Arcada University of Applied Sciences (UAS) has taken a giant leap forward by starting a pilot project focusing on internship collaboration between the UAS and Finnish companies.

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Broader opportunities for integration training in Swedish

As of autumn 2021, the possibilities for integration in Swedish in the Greater Helsinki area improve, when the People’s academy Borgå folkakademi starts cooperating with Arcada, Prakticum och Arbis.

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Furthering the Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses – Arcada signs MoU with FiNAN

Internationally educated nurses are a great asset for Finland. To ensure that they have the qualifications required and access to further education, the Department of Healthcare at Arcada University of Applied Sciences and the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  

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Arcada new member of Helsinki EU Office

Arcada has signed a long-term agreement with the Helsinki EU Office. The office supervises the interests of its members in Brussels, and promotes cooperation in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

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