Student start-up at HAMK bridges learning gaps with peer-made video courses 

HAMKES, an association for student start-up entrepreneurship, founded last spring, has given birth to its first start-up company. Two HAMK students, Satar Salisu, Anusshika Nallahandi and their colleague Dian Weerasakara want to make learning more accessible for their peers. 

The company UNICLIPS, born out of real classroom challenges, aims to break down language barriers and demystify complex course content through concise, student-created video summaries. 

Two of the founders, Satar and Anusshika, both third-year mechanical engineering students at HAMK, noticed that many of their classmates struggled with English-language instruction and the sheer volume of course materials.  

“Some students aren’t fluent in English, and even those who are can find different accents challenging,” Satar explains. 

 “On top of that, teachers often upload huge textbooks or remove materials after exams, making it hard to keep up or review.” 

Recognizing these obstacles, the students set out to create a platform that would help all learners— regardless of language proficiency or attendance — succeed in their studies. 

Peer-to-peer approach 

Their solution is a website (currently in development) featuring short, focused video summaries of HAMK courses. These videos, each no longer than 20 minutes, are produced by top-performing students who have already completed and passed the courses. Each course package includes up to seven videos and is priced affordably, with a maximum cost of six euros for six months’ access. 

Unlike generic online resources, the content is tailored specifically to HAMK’s curriculum.

“YouTube has a lot of information, but our videos are about what’s actually taught in our classes at HAMK,” Anusshika emphasizes. 

The service is aimed at all HAMK students, but especially those who find certain subjects difficult or who have missed classes. High-achieving students can also participate as “scholars,” creating videos and earning a share of the revenue — 70% of the first 100 sales, then a 50/50 split thereafter. 

If we can make learning easier for even a few people, it’s worth it.

Initially, the platform will focus on first- and second-year courses in mechanical engineering, international studies, and ICT/Robotics, with plans to expand as the project grows. 

This peer-to-peer approach is what sets the start-up apart. Students help each other by sharing their own learning experiences, making the content both relatable and highly relevant. The founders themselves are still students, ensuring the platform addresses real, everyday needs. 

The business model also incentivizes quality: scholars are rewarded for their contributions, and all videos are reviewed before being published. 

Launch before December 

The immediate goal is to launch the website before December, in time for the exam period. The team is actively recruiting more scholars and working with IT students to complete the platform. If the pilot at the Riihimäki campus is successful, the founders hope to expand to all seven HAMK campuses. 

“We want to help students graduate on time and avoid repeating courses,” Satar and Anusshika say. “If we can make learning easier for even a few people, it’s worth it.” 

As the platform prepares for launch, it stands as a testament to the power of student initiative and the value of peer support in higher education.