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VAMK yourself! Apply now for degree programmes in English

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:08:24 +0000

Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences offers three degree programmes in English during the application period of 9th January -14th February 2012. The application period is same for both Finnish and foreign students, only one application. Studies begin in autumn, 2012.

Apply at www.admissions.fi.

- Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ects
Specialised know-how in embedded systems, software engineering and telecommunication engineering as well as project learning in robotics and robosoccer.

- International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, 210 ects
Specialisation in International Marketing and Foreign Trade or Asian Business, both including a three-month stay abroad.

- Tourism, Bachelor of Hospitality Management, 210 ects
The Degree gives the preconditions to work within the field of tourism- and restaurant management. Possibility to study Asian hospitality in Thailand.

Eligibility:

Those who have completed or are completing Finnish Matriculations examination, IB-, RP-examinations, vocational qualification of three years or non-Finnish qualification.

50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination (applicants with Finnish Matriculation Examination and IB-examination). Points in this admission group are 30 points from the school performance and 70 points from the entrance examination = 100 points.

50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination (applicants with non-Finnish certificates and Finnish applicants with vocational education). Points in this admission group are max. 100 points from the entrance examination.

More information:
http://www.puv.fi/en/prospective_degree_students/applying/
or
admissions@vamk.fi

Finland’s Most Energetic Summer Job – Vaasa Region’s Energy Ambassador gets 30,000 Euro

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:23:57 +0000

The Best Summer Job in Finland: Energy Ambassador

VAMK University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK and the EnergyVaasa network are looking for an Energy Ambassador from June to August 2012. The energy ambassador's job consists of getting to know the Vaasa region and its top energy technology companies by working one week for each company and to share the experiences mainly in the social media. For the three-month job, the ambassador will earn 30,000 euro plus a number of benefits including four-star accommodation, car, occupational health care, banking and investment services and daily consumer goods, arranged by the campaign partners.

– Vaasa region is the Nordic leader in energy technology and it has the best employment situation in all of Finland as well as all elements needed for a happy life. Not everybody knows about this and that is why we need an energy ambassador, says Suvi Markko, the Vaasa region’s Communications Manager at VASEK.

– The companies in the region offer challenging and international work duties for competent persons especially in the field of technology. It is of great importance for us to attract skilled and competent workforce to the region, tells Robert Olander, Marketing Director at Technology Centre Merinova.

A number of top companies and organizations in the region participate in the campaign with the common goal of bringing the region and its energy technology cluster the attention it deserves. The ambassador’s employers will be ABB, Wärtsilä, Vaasa Energy Institute (VAMK University of Applied Sciences and University of Vaasa), Mervento, Citec, Wapice, VAMP, VNT Management, Vaasan Sähkö, Leinolat Group, Stormossen and VASEK.

The campaign partners are: Anvia, Promedi, Minimani, Käyttöauto, Vaasan Osuuspankki, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Tapiola, Vaasa TE Office, Pohjanmaan Expo, UpCode, City of Vaasa, Municipality of Korsholm, Wasa Sports Club, Technology Centre Merinova, Ernst & Young, the Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce, Vasabladet.

More information

www.energyvaasa.fi/lahettilas
www.facebook.com/energyvaasa

Suvi Markko, Communications Manager, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK
suvi.markko@vasek.fi
+358 50 534 1911

Robert Olander, Marketing Director, Technology Centre Merinova
robert.olander@merinova.fi
+358 40 743 4647

Vaasa EnergyWeek 19-22 March – A New International Event Focusing on Energy

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:46:13 +0000

The heart of the most important energy technology centre in the Nordic Countries – Vaasa – will be the venue for the international event Vaasa EnergyWeek, held from 19th to 22nd March 2012. The occasion combines three events from the energy industry that have already become something of a tradition. Concentrating the national Energy and Environment Seminar, the Vaasa Wind Exchange forum and the international Renewable Efficient Energy II conference all on the same week brings a synergy for both visitors and organisers of the Vaasa EnergyWeek.

19 March 2012, Energy and Environment Seminar

The national Energy and Environment Seminar kicks off this energetic week. Organised annually since 2005, the seminar this year will focus on the issues of energy efficiency from the environmental point of view and offer a fascinating opening for researchers, business representatives and political decision-makers. Traditionally, decision-makers both at national and EU level have held lectures at the seminar and this year is no exception. In addition to Anette Rothberg from the EU Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, the seminar boasts speakers such as the Finnish Minister of the Environment, Ville Niinistö, and the Director-General of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy’s Energy Department, Esa Härmälä.

20 March 2012, Vaasa Wind Exchange

Last year, Vaasa Wind Exchange drummed up more than 50 exhibitors and over 600 visitors and its popularity seems to continue. The exhibitors in this networking event include companies operating within the wind power sector, as well as municipalities and authorities, which is sure to create exciting discussions about issues concerning zoning and licence practices, business opportunities and wind power construction.

From 21 to 22 March 2012, Renewable Efficient Energy II Conference (REE II)

This international conference will deal with issues such as the various alternatives for renewable energy, distributed energy production and energy self-sufficiency. The subjects will be examined from the point of view of a sustainable and more efficient energy supply than ever. The topics will be discussed by such eminent specialists as Dr Alagappan Narayanan from India (specialism: bioenergy and biofuels) and Dr László Dinya from Hungary (specialism: regional energy self-sufficiency).

More Information

VAMK yourself! Application for degree programmes in English begins on January 9th, 2012

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:33:25 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:51:35 +0000

Graduation ceremony on December 21st

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:35:32 +0000

Graduation ceremony

Time: on December 21st, 1 p.m.
Place: Wolffintie 30, Assembly Hall

Biomass West and Central Africa Congress 2011

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:01:01 +0000

The Biomass West and Central Africa Congress 2011 was held in Accra, Ghana on the 24th and 25th November 2011. Highlights of the congress included discussions on understanding the bioenergy markets and investment opportunities, and role of bioenergy in the human and economic development of West and Central Africa.

Dr. Adebayo Agbejule, project manager of EXIMIN, a key speaker at the congress presented paper on key innovation policies that needs to be put in place to assist in the development of bioenergy business in West and Central Africa countries.

Read more: Biomass West and Central Africa Congress 2011 (pdf)

For more information about congress, please contact Dr. Adebayo Agbejule at: ade@puv.fi

World View Day: Interesting Partner University Presentations

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:48:35 +0000

The traditional World View Day was held on November 16, 2011 in the Festival Hall at the City Campus. 18 different partner universities in 12 different countries were presented by exchange students currently studying at VAMK.

Exchange students from Spain, Lithuania, Poland, Hellas, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The students presented their institutions, cities and countries. This way the audience got a picture of which study programs are available, but also what kind of free time activities are possible. On the basis of the information it can be stated that VAMK’s students have several excellent partner universities to choose between when planning to go abroad.

The presentations attracted a good number of students.

Welcome to Innovation sessions

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:15:22 +0000

Time: on Thursdays 10.11., 17.11. and 24.11 at 12.30
Location: VAMK, Business Factory (C141), Wolffintie 30

Each session will last only 20-30 minutes and they are organized on a weekly basis.

The aim is to increase interest towards different aspects of innovations, active students, and give them a possibility to participate in the development processes of innovations. Through the activities it is also possible to gain active business contacts and consequently increase opportunities for recruitment. Emphasis of the sessions will be on case examples and timely topics.

Please check out the program from here (pdf).

Information about education conducted in English at Vaasa region 15.11.

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:07:48 +0000

Information about education conducted in English at Vaasa region

Time: November 15th, 2011, 13–15
Place: Opintori, Employment Office (Wolffintie 35, 3rd floor)

E.g.
> Applying for the Bachelor Degrees conducted in English at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences. Application period for the academic year 2012–2013 is 9th January - 14th February 2012 at the address www.admissions.fi.

Vaasa UAS offers 3 different degree programmes conducted in English:

• Information Technology
• International Business
• Tourism

> Information about education conducted in English at Novia
> Information about Open Studies in English at Vaasa region

Are you ready for Africa? Seminar Nov 4, 2011

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:30:31 +0000

The seminar arranged by the EXIMIN network provides you with the information on challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa.

Time: November 4^th, 2011 8 a.am to 13 p.m.
Place: VAMK Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Wolffintie 30, auditorium WC134.

The seminar is free of charge. More information attached.

VAMK students brainstormed how to attract teenagers to the wooden house industry

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:48:48 +0000

Event Management, a course offered at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK) University of Applied Sciences, gave students a chance to plan a fair stand with which to make the wooden house industry more popular in the eyes of junior high school students. The KnowHow Fair arranged yearly in Vaasa focuses on education, working life and recruitment, and 14-16 year olds form one of the target visitor groups.

Read more.

Energy Day Nov 2, 2011

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:38:06 +0000

Vaasa Energy Institute (VEI) arranges for the fourth time an Energy Day for students at Vaasa University on Wednesday, the 2nd of November 2011 at 10.30 - 15.00. Companies will present themselves at their stands in the entrance halls of restaurant Mathilda and scientific library Tritonia. Short company presentations will be held at Tritonia's auditorium Nissi.

More information: http://www.vei.fi/content/en/11501/475/475.html

Questions about Vaasa? Turn to the Civic Forum website

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:19:07 +0000

The Vaasa Civic Forum network service gives the inhabitants of the municipality an easy platform for asking questions at http://vaasa.kansalaiskioski.fi/en. The website can also be browsed to find other people's questions and the answers to them.

Get together -party for Finnish and international students

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:34:30 +0000

BusinessFactory Empty-business team organized 26th September a “Get together” -party for students and VAMK-personnel. Foreign and Finnish students got familiar with each other through funny games. Over 100 students and personnel members was present.

Text: Timo Malin
Photos: Vesa Sirén

Beginning of the Academic Year 2011–2012

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:57:58 +0000

New students begin their studies on Monday August 29, 2011

- at 10.00 a.m, DP in Information Technology, Wolffintie 30
- at 9.00 a.m, DP in International Business and DP in Tourism, Raastuvankatu 31

Enrolment is to be sent to the Admissions Office by August 2 with the Confirmation of the student place:

Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)
Admissions Office
Wolffintie 30
65200 Vaasa, FINLAND

Students continuing their studies

begin according with the schedules that are available at the address http://www.puv.fi/en/study/opintoihin_osallistuminen/tyojarjestykset/

The students who continue their studies enrol for 2011–2012 through WinhaWille at https://secure.puv.fi/wille latest on August 31, 2011.

Those who have exceeded the regular time for completion of the degree are to enrol at the Study Affairs Office.

In connection with the enrolment, the student is to update his/her contact information and the email address at Change address" in WinhaWille.

The enrolment as present/non-present can only be changed at the turn of the semester. For the spring semester, the change in enrolment must be filled in by Jan 13, 2012.

More information:

Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)
Student Office
Wolffintie 30
65200 Vaasa, FINLAND

E-mail: opintotoimisto@puv.fi
Tel. +207 663 300 (exchange)
Fax +358 6 326 3112

VAMK students on bioenergy field trip to Mikkeli

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:34:30 +0000

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK and MHG System (www.mhgsystems.com) are cooperating in developing a supply chain for bionergy for the African environment. In connection, with, VAMK and MHG systems organized a Feedstock Fuel Supply Chain Manager Course in Mikkeli from the 24-26th May 2011. The course was designed by Dr. Adebayo Agbejule, a principal lecturer in the department of mechanical and production engineering at VAMK, and Mr. Seppo Huurinainen, managing director of MHG systems which is one of the world`s leading suppliers of bioenergy ERP systems.

Participants included students from the specialization module in international energy technology and management and a student from Uppsala University.

During the first day of the course, participants visited Pertunmaa to see real bioenergy operation, and Hyötypaperi Oy in Valkeala, a forest waste processing and waste recycling in terminal operations. The group also visited Etelä-Savon Energia Oy to have a firsthand observation of the production of heat and electricity from wood waste on the second day of the course. Later in the afternoon, the group was introduced into bioenergy ERP functions that have been developed by MHG systems. In addition participants had hands on practice on mobile applications in Feedstock documentation and management.

Adebayo Agbejule and Vesa-Matti Honkanen.

Further information about the course can be obtained from Dr. Adebayo Agbejule (ade@puv.fi).

Text: Adebayo Agbejule
Pictures: Abdoul-Hafeez Bello M

New Students Accepted to the Degree Programmes Conducted in English

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:12:56 +0000

New Students Accepted to the Degree Programmes Conducted in English (pdf).

Innovative thinking in Business idea Competition Chance

tiina.ramsila@puv.fi (Tiina Ramsila) — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:50:49 +0000

Business Idea Competition Chance was established now for the third time as common competition for all the Vaasa area universities. This time it was organized by BusinessFactory.

The Jury consisted of the spesialists from local Universities, business life support organizations and BusinessMentors. The Jury gave competitors valuable feedback about both how to develop the business idea and performance skills.

As earlier Chance had rewarding categories both in product and service category.
The awarding is following:

Product idea

1. prize 800€
Team Lotchi Kodjovi Nyalali and Amuzu Kossi from Vaasa University of applied sciences with business idea of exploitation of kinetic energy.

2. prize 400€
Robin Segervall from Vaasa University of applied sciences with businessidea of exporting packing material.

Service idea

1. prize 800€
Cao Wen from Vaasa University of applied sciences with businessidea of pottery shop.

2. prize 400€
Team Juhani levänen, Juha Kivelä, Kasperi Murtolehto, Petteri Mikkonen ja Henri Juntunen from Vaasa University with business idea of Marketing and acting as intermediary of different occasions.

3. devided prize 2 x 200€
Anas Ashfaq from Vaasa University of applied sciences with business idea of promoting multiculturalism. Team Tomi heikkilä, Ilkka Kaakinen and Patrik Valtanen from Vaasa University with business idea of Sport games.

Graduation ceremony on May 27, 1 p.m.

sari.makisalo@puv.fi (Sari Mäkisalo) — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:48:50 +0000

Place: Wolffintie 30, Assembly Hall

Programme

Summertime – Emma Backman, vocals, Elias Airaksinen, piano, Arttu Kuusisto, bass

Speech, Rector Tauno Kekäle

Time to Say Goodbye – Emma Backman, vocals, Elias Airaksinen, piano, Arttu Kuusisto, bass

Issuing of Diplomas

Issuing the LUMA Scholarship, Tuomo Toimela, Principal Lecturer

The Students’ Address, Tony Wesander

Honoring of the Retiring Members of Staff

Coffee – Restaurant Serveri

WELCOME!