RUN-EU Day 2026
Whether you’re interested in European collaboration, increasing your international competence, or just looking for a fun evening among peers, RUN-EU Day offers something for everyone: HAMK students, staff and stakeholders. Mark your calendar and be part of the event!
HAMK is a member of the RUN European University– a European higher education alliance that brings together ten higher education institutions from nine countries. RUN‑EU builds cooperation at the interfaces of education, research and working life. During RUN-EU Day you will learn more about our European cooperation and its many opportunities for students, staff and stakeholders.
What? RUN-EU Day 2026: Learn about the RUN European University and the opportunities it offers
Where? N Lobby, Hämeenlinna University Center
When? Thursday 22.10.2026 at 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:00
Programme
Explore RUN-EU at our event stands
From 10am to 1pm, N-lobby
At the event points in the N-lobby of the Hämeenlinna University Centre you can find information and light-hearted activities about the RUN European University and its many opportunities for our students, staff and stakeholders. At the event points, among other things:
- Thinking about an internship? Come and explore internship opportunities across Europe!
- Find out what kind of RUN‑EU expert you are! Learn more about how RUN‑EU can support your internationalisation whether you are a HAMK employee, student or stakeholder. You will also find information about our mobility opportunities. Student RUN‑EU opportunities can be explored in advance on our website.
- Aiming for doctoral studies? The RUN‑EU Professional Doctorate combines theoretical studies and practical research as part of a multidisciplinary, work-life-oriented collaboration. The doctoral candidate receives supervision both from higher education institutions and industry. Read more on our website and visit our information point at the event!
- Research collaboration within RUN-EU. HAMK is currently involved in several research and development projects carried out in RUN‑EU cooperation. Come and learn, for example, how a teacher training programme is being developed within RUN (EU‑SIDE project) or how local innovations are being accelerated (TIDER project).
- Discover your start‑up potential. Come and find out what support HAMK and RUN‑EU can offer for entrepreneurship and the development of innovations.
Round table: What opportunities do the European University Alliances offer, how can we raise awareness of them, and how can we engage students in their activities?
From 12 am to 1pm, N-lobby. The round table will be also streamed via YouTube (in finnish)
Representatives from Helsinki University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and HAMK will share best practices and experiences from their alliances.
Panellists: Tiina Koskiranta (Tampere University of Applied Sciences – UNINOVIS), Karoliina Jylhä-Kuusela (University of Helsinki – Una Europa) and Milla Koivulahti (Häme University of Applied Sciences – RUN-EU).
Tiina Koskiranta works as a Development Manager at Tampere University of Applied Sciences and serves as TAMK’s local co-ordinator in the European UNINOVIS university alliance. In addition, she is Vice-Chair of the Student Engagement group in the FOREU4ALL project, which promotes co-operation between alliances. Tiina has over 20 years’ experience in higher education, strategic development and international networks. In her work she is particularly interested in how alliance activities support the institution’s strategy and how an alliance’s objectives can be turned into practical collaboration that benefits all parties and makes participation in the alliance genuinely meaningful.
Karoliina Jylhä-Kuusela works at the University of Helsinki in the Unit for International Affairs as a project officer, and acts as the local communications officer for the European Una Europa university network as well as secretary and co-ordinator of the network’s Diversity Council.
Milla Koivulahti works at HAMK as the RUN-EU coordinator and is involved in international higher education co-operation within the RUN – European University alliance. Her work focuses particularly on international collaboration between students and staff, co-development, and co-operation between higher education institutions, regions and the world of work. Milla also examines international student collaboration in her own research, especially from the perspectives of collaboration, inclusion and the structures that influence practice.
The discussion will be moderated by HAMK’s communications specialist Jaana Siljamäki.
Workshop: United in Diversity – EU Values in Our Time, 9–11am
Welcome to join a collaborative discussion and workshop on European values!
The discussion on values is currently highly topical, active, and important. Are we living in a value vacuum, or are we witnessing a strong divergence – even confrontation – of values? Are values undergoing change in Europe and globally? How do values influence the work of the European Union, Häme University of Applied Sciences, and the RUN-EU network?
The training will be given by Krista Taipale, Director of the Häme EU Office, and is aimed at HAMK staff. Read more and register (HAMK intranet, only for HAMK staff).
Get-together: Discover RUN-EU And Connect With Fellow Students
From 4pm to 7pm, Design Factory
Step into the world of RUN-EU and discover a wide range of exciting opportunities! Connect with fellow students and staff as you dive into lively games, interactive and fun social activities. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while making new friends, sharing stories, and creating unforgettable memories. Warmly welcome!
You will find the evening event at the Design Factory in the Hämeenlinna University Centre (Building E).
RUN European University
We are part of RUN European University, which brings together ten European higher education institutions from nine countries committed to a common vision.
