Newshttps://www.tuni.fi/enenInternships close to home: Tampere University employs dozens of interns each yearhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/internships-close-home-tampere-university-employs-dozens-interns-each-yearInternships provide many students with their first opportunity to apply their learning in practice, develop their transferable skills and reflect on the direction of their future career. For students Riitu Nippala and Mikko Oosi, an internship provided valuable handson experience and a deeper understanding of Tampere University.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:26:03 +000073917 Six questions on inclusion: why is sense of belonging an important element of learning? https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/six-questions-inclusion-why-sense-belonging-important-element-learningInclusive education promotes participation and inclusion. In their doctoral dissertations, Sanna Vanhanen and Minna Seppälä examined inclusion from different perspectives. We asked them how a sense of belonging affects learning and how equal learning opportunities are reflected in later life.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:02:22 +000073855 Paramedics student Babakr Abrahim found his future in Finland: "I'm living my dream"https://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/paramedics-student-babakr-abrahim-found-his-future-finland-im-living-my-dreamFinland needs international experts who speak Finnish. Babakr Abrahim, who participated in a preparatory education for higher education studies for immigrants, achieved such a good level of Finnish language proficiency that he is now able to study in a Finnishlanguage degree programme for paramedics.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:03:55 +000073256 Professor Chao He aims to share his holistic vision of sustainable waste recovery with the worldhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/professor-chao-he-aims-share-his-holistic-vision-sustainable-waste-recoveryProfessor Chao He develops environmentally friendly methods for converting wastewater sludge into valuable, highquality chemicals and biofuels. He is passionate about inventing new technologies and developing innovative materials that can be further utilised and ultimately transformed into practical industrial applications.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:16:23 +000073420 Welcome Week introduces new international students to Tampere Universityhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/welcome-week-introduces-new-international-students-tampere-universityTampere Universitys Welcome Week for new international students takes place from 17 to 21 August. During the week, new students gain their first insight into university studies in Finland and get to know the University, its campuses and their fellow students.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:44 +000073441 Tampere University and TAMK join study voucher trial offering higher education to young people without a study place at no tuition cost to studentshttps://tuni.fi/en/tampere-university-and-tamk-join-study-voucher-trial-offering-higher-education-young-people-withoutThe new study voucher system will be introduced on 5 August 2026. The voucher offers 30 study credits in higher education free of charge to young people who have graduated from upper secondary education but been unable to get a study place. At Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK the study voucher can be used, for example, for the basic studies of different subjects or route studies. A versatile package of teaching that develops the students study skills is also offered. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:38 +000073057 The 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