Wellbeing International Week 2027
February 22nd – 26th, 2027
Hämeenlinna, Finland
The Human Factor
Practical approaches to encountering diverse clients with empathy, presence, and cultural sensitivity in today’s fast-changing society.
In an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and rapidly changing world, professionals in health care, social services, and education face growing challenges in building meaningful relationships with people from different cultural, linguistic, social, and personal backgrounds. While digitalisation, efficiency demands, and new technologies continue to transform professional practice, the ability to genuinely encounter another human being remains at the heart of effective support, learning, and care.
The School of Health and Social Services at Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) in Hämeenlinna, Finland, invites staff from our partner universities to deliver workshops and lectures on this topical theme:
“The Human Factor“
Practical approaches to encountering diverse clients with empathy, presence, and cultural sensitivity in today’s fast-changing society.
What’s in it for me?
As a visiting lecturer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Share your expertise on the topic with students and colleagues from around the world.
- Explore the human dimensions of professional work through interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration.
- Expand your professional network by meeting old friends and making new ones.
- Experience the Finnish winter and engage in fun outdoor activities.
What’s expected of me?
You are expected to deliver two workshops and one lecture during the week. We would also like you to engage in facilitating student teamwork throughout the week and support students in their collaborative learning process. This complies with the Erasmus+ requirement for the number of teaching hours.
Information
Participation fee
To cover some of the expenses, we will charge a participation fee of 150 €/visiting lecturer. Payment instructions will be sent to you after your proposal has been accepted. The fee covers a daily lunch, access to the teachers’ lounge with refreshments, extracurricular activities in the evenings, incl. transportation and refreshments.
Where to stay?
- Hotel Scandic City, located in the town centre and closest to our campus.
- Hotel Emilia, located in the town centre, across the street from Hotel Scandic.
- Hotel Vaakuna, newly renovated hotel, close to the railway station.
- Spa hotel Aulanko, 9 km from the campus.
- B&B Matin ja Maijan majatalo, located in the town centre
- Myllytalo, located on the outskirts of Hämeenlinna, 7 km from the campus
How to Apply?
If you would like to participate as a visiting lecturer in the Wellbeing International Week, please fill in the online registration form by October 25th, 2026.
Can our students attend the Wellbeing International Week?
Yes, but we give priority to students from the universities that are also sending lecturers. Student enrollment will start in November. The students will be charged a 75 € participation fee which also covers the daily lunch and the extracurricular activities. In terms of inexpensive accommodation for students, the best option in Hämeenlinna is Airbnb.
We look forward to seeing you in Finland in February 2027!
Join us for a week of learning, networking and fun!
Inquiries:
Tuija Jurvanen
Senior Lecturer
tuija.jurvanen@hamk.fi
+358505745547