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”It was really interesting to see different ways of teaching. I’ve been working at HAMK for two years and I didn\u2019t have previous teaching experience before that. This was a great opportunity to learn from other teachers from each of the RUN-EU countries, many of whom already had a long teaching experience.”<\/p>\n
So far 37 study modules, known in English as Short Advanced Programmes (SAPs), have been implemented in RUN-EU, ranging from 1 to 6 credits. They involve short mobility and are designed and delivered by at least two different RUN-EU HEIs. In addition to these short and flexible modules, students can gain international experience by exchange studies at a RUN-EU HEI or by completing a degree in two RUN-EU countries and getting a diploma from both RUN-EU institutions.<\/p>\n
”Although the days were long and intense, the students were enthusiastic and motivated and the teaching was really rewarding,” says Hirvonen about the study week in Portugal.<\/p>\n
Sharing research interests \u2013 a month at HAMK<\/h2>\n
Researcher mobilities and joint research projects are also a key venue for staff mobility. An example of this is Dr. Hande Ermis, a postdoctoral researcher from TUS (Technological University of the Shannon), who came to HAMK last May from Ireland. Her research focus is on microalgae, and, during her visit, she got to know more about HAMK\u2019s microalgae research.<\/p>\n ”There are so many different species of microalgae. At HAMK, I got involved in researching with a species that grows in the dark producing different high value products that can be used to improve human health. I had never studied with this microalgae before, so it was very interesting for me,” says Dr. Ermis.<\/p>\n The research work that has now begun with HAMK and TUS will be continued.<\/p>\n ”It is very important to know your research partner’s laboratories and working methods in order to build long-term research cooperation and to participate in new research projects together. HAMK has spacious and well equipped laboratories and working with HAMK researchers was a great experience. I did not only establish academic relationships, but also built friends with my colleagues from HAMK. ”<\/p>\n Both Hirvonen and Ermis encourage their colleagues and students to take advantage of the internationalisation opportunities offered by RUN-EU.<\/p>\n ”The mobility period requires a curious mind, but fortunately it is quite easy to make new contacts with our partners and our international office, for example, can help if needed. After this experience, I am even more eager to encourage my students to take advantage of the internationalisation opportunities that HAMK has to offer for students,” says Hirvonen.<\/p>\n Dr. Ermis agrees and adds: ”It is important not only for RUN-EU employees but also for students to see different ways of working, different working environments and different cultures. Such experiences are essential for personal growth.”<\/p>\n In addition to joint educational projects and research activities, RUN-EU HEIs also build other structured pathways for their staff and students to network, internationalise and develop their skills. For example, the RUN-EU general assembly last autumn brought two hundred guests from six different RUN-EU countries to HAMK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/run-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2023\/02\/IMG_4782-225x300.jpg\")