International Days at VAMK in Vaasa

Join us for an inspiring days dedicated to the theme of sustainability – a key driver of responsible conduct in higher education. At the core of this event is our shared commitment to broader societal responsibility and impact, where universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development.

October 1 – 3, 2024

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK

Wolffintie 30, Vaasa, Finland

During these engaging days, you’re invited to:

Keynote Sessions: Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions by keynote speakers, exploring themes related to sustainability.
Active Participation: Share your expertise by giving a lecture or presenting a case study aligned with sustainability and your professional role. Topics may include integrating sustainability into teaching or showcasing how responsibility and sustainability manifest in your work at the higher education institution.
Interactive Workshop: Participate in hands-on workshop designed to empower you with practical tools and insights .
Company Visit: Explore local sustainable initiatives by visiting a forward-thinking company in the area, gaining valuable insights into real-world applications of sustainable practices.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded colleagues, fostering collaboration and building a network of sustainability champions within the academic community.
Social Activities: Unwind and build camaraderie through various social activities, creating memorable moments.

Be part of this transformative experience, where your active involvement contributes to the advancement of sustainable development goals. Join us in shaping a future where sustainability and responsibility are at the forefront of higher education.

Programme

Join us for an inspiring week dedicated to the theme of sustainability – a key driver of responsible conduct in higher education. At the core of this event is our shared commitment to broader societal responsibility and impact, where universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development.

More information available later.

Programme:

Monday 30.9.2024

Arrival Day
18:00 -21:00 Get together meeting with the guests at The Bank, address: Hovioikeudenpuistikko 11 (Number of participants is limited)

Tuesday 1.10.2024

9:00-10:00 Welcome and registration, Place: Alere building, Wolffintie 27, Auditorum Florence
10:00-10:30 Coffee
10:30-11:45 Keynote speakers:
- Senior Lecturer Asseri Laitinen from VAMK: Climate Actions at Finnish Univeristies of Applies Sciences
- Guests Jeannette Uhrig and Casper Agerbo from Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark: How we work with sustainability in daily teaching and as an institution Business Academy Aarhus
12-13 Lunch
12.45-14.30 Lectures given by participants/ meetings with VAMK staff, Address: Wolffintie 30
- 12.45-14.15 WB1057: Walter Commerell,Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany: Electrochemical Energy Storages and their application
- 13-14.30 Festival Hall: Matthias Malottke, Technicum Wien, Austria: The development of criteria and indicators for sustainable development
15-16.30 Campus tour (Technobothnia, Alere etc.)
17:30- Sauna and Dinner at Restaurant Bernys. Bus transportation from the City Hall. (Number of participants is limited)

Wednesday 2.10.2024

9:00-10:00 Publication of VAMK’s Special Issue in Internationalization, Wolffintie 30, Auditorium B1022 (for writers of Publication and the guests)
10:00-11:30 Lectures given by participants/meeting with VAMK Staff, Wolffintie 30
- Festival Hall: Jeannette Uhrig and Casper AgerboBusiness Academy Aarhus, Denmark: Sustainability and business incl. mini-case. (45 min)
- WB1057: Susanne Schidler, Technicum Wien, Austria: Sustainability, Ethics in Technology, Technology Assessment
- WC1146: Walter Commerell, Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany: Energy research at THU
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13-16 Keynote speak and workshop at Design Centre MUOVA, adress: Wolffintie 36 F 11
Keynote speaker from MUOVA: Project manager Elise Raittila: Ethics and bias in Artificial Intelligence/different approaches for Higher Education, adult Education and Youth
Followed by workshop: Embedding Social Science methods in participants own education contents

Thursday 3.10.2024

9:00-13:00 Company visit to Wartsila and lunch
13-13:20 Lectures given by participant/ meetings with VAMK staff
- WA1066-67: Pedro da Silva, HTWG-Konstanz, Germany:
  - The role of energy cooperatives in the German energy transition. A short overview on the challenges of the German energy transition and on the role that bottom-up emerging energy cooperatives are playing (about 20 minutes)
14:00-15:00 Coffee and Certifications of Stay
18:00-22:00 Farewell dinner at Restaurant Fröj , Hovioikeudenpuistikko 19(Number of participants is limited)

If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact us at: international@vamk.fi

Visit Vaasa

Welcome to the Vaasa Region and Ostrobothnia! In the Vaasa region, you won’t need to choose one or the other, as beautiful nature and urban city life can be easily combined on a single visit. Everything in the Vaasa region is close by, and moving from one sort of atmosphere and experience to another is effortless.

Travelling to Vaasa

It is easy to travel to Vaasa regardless of where you are coming from. The airport is only 10 minutes from the city center of Vaasa, and the railway station is located in the city center.

By Train: 3.5-4 hours from Helsinki to Vaasa. There is also a commuter train connction from Helsinki airport to Helsinki. If you don’t want to go to the city center, you can stop already at Tikkurila railway station, change to long distance train and continue travelling to Vaasa. If you choose to change train in Tikkurila, use Train P. On the other hand, if you wish to visit Helsinki city center, you can use either train I or P.

By Plane: 1 hour by plane either from Helsinki or Stockholm.

By boat: 4 hours from Umeå, Sweden to Vaasa