Newshttps://www.tuni.fi/enenThe application period for FITech’s autumn courses has started – changes in the application process for degree studentshttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/application-period-fitechs-autumn-courses-has-started-changes-applicationApply now for FITechs autumn courses!Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:34:38 +000072449 Practical and working-life oriented solutions to tackle the energy sector’s skills shortage and transitionhttps://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/practical-and-working-life-oriented-solutions-tackle-energy-sectors-skillsThree energyrelated development projects are currently ongoing at Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The ResHil EnergIA, Digi EnergIA and Smart Grid Knowledge projects address the sectors research, development and innovation needs and growing skills shortage comprehensively and concretely, in close cooperation with working life. The projects are supported by multidisciplinary steering group that brings in uptodate perspectives from business, industry and research.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:51:09 +000072638 Students practise conflict resolution in a mediation simulation at Santahaminahttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/students-practise-conflict-resolution-mediation-simulation-santahaminaTampere Universitys Masters Programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research teaches students to analyse conflicts and understand their complexity. As part of the programme, a course explored mediation in a simulation exercise organised together with National Defence University.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:38:04 +000072511 Tampere University is at the forefront of semiconductor chips research and education – close industry collaboration plays a key rolehttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tampere-university-forefront-semiconductor-chips-research-and-education-closeTampere University possesses distinctive strengths in semiconductor research, encompassing the development of advanced systemonchips, novel semiconductor materials, photonics integrated circuits, optoelectronics and their use in innovative applications. The latest addition to this portfolio is the SysteminPackage Fabrication SiPFAB pilot line, designed to facilitate the market entry of emerging chip technologies.Mon, 25 May 2026 12:05:06 +000072325 Erja Sipilä sees engineering as a creative means of making sense of the world https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/erja-sipila-sees-engineering-creative-means-making-sense-worldErja Sipilä finds it hard to imagine doing anything other than developing education. Each year, she learns something new from her students.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:55:03 +000072321 Pushing the boundaries of reality – Näty’s course explores the human-technology relationshiphttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/pushing-boundaries-reality-natys-course-explores-human-technology-relationshipIn the Cyborg, Avatar, Virtual course at Tampere Universitys Degree Programme in Theatre Arts Näty, theatre students explored what it means to perform alongside digital avatars. The course combined acting and digital technologies in ways that challenge conventional notions of reality.Thu, 28 May 2026 06:43:23 +000072378 Student-built website supports healthcare professionals in prescribing inhaled medicineshttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/student-built-website-supports-healthcare-professionals-prescribing-inhaledAs part of a projectbased course, students at Tampere University have developed a website that lists all the inhalers available in Finland, including images of the devices and their active pharmaceutical ingredients. This website supports healthcare professionals in treating patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD.Wed, 20 May 2026 12:18:12 +000072219 Following in Epe Helenius’s footsteps toward a new music industry ecosystemhttps://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/following-epe-heleniuss-footsteps-toward-new-music-industry-ecosystemWorking in music can involve a lot of solitary effort, and establishing a professional identity can be challenging. The Distrec training project aims to create a music industry ecosystem and a continuing education model for industry professionals in the Tampere region.Mon, 18 May 2026 06:37:57 +000072119 The pilot group of Bilingual Nursing Programme leads the way of TAMK’s popular study programmehttps://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/pilot-group-bilingual-nursing-programme-leads-way-tamks-popular-studyTampere University of Applied Sciences and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences started a bilingual nursing pilot programme with the scope of TOKASA project. The TOKASA project develops a model for a Nursing Degree Programme, where language teaching is integrated to the studies. The first students began their studies in January 2022.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:52:18 +000042728 Terhi Kilamo advocates for safe and inclusive spaces across academia https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/terhi-kilamo-advocates-safe-and-inclusive-spaces-across-academiaTerhi Kilamo wears many hats at Tampere University, serving as Senior University Lecturer, Head of Laboratory and Head of Degree Programme. As software is everywhere in our modern world, teaching evolves rapidly in the field of information technology. Competencies that may initially seem unexpected can turn out to be highly valuable for graduates. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:35:04 +000070283