Erasmus+ Staff Week Savotta:
Exploring HEI Safety & Resilience
11-14 May 2026 in Hämeenlinna, Finland
Welcome to Erasmus+ Staff Week Savotta Blog!
This blog will serve as our resource hub, where you can find information and material, offering guidance, background information, and practical details to help you prepare for the event.
Whether you are already registered or considering joining us, feel free to explore! We hope these materials will support you in making the most of your experience. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. See you in Savotta!
What's New?
Stay on the pulse with the latest news and site updates for Savotta Staff Week and this site!
22.3.2025: Blog launched!
Today we launched the first version of this site, and we're very exicted to start the long, but hopefully interesting countdown to the Savotta in just a little over a year from now.
Older updates can be found at the archive page (link).
Getting Ready for Savotta
Your Week in Hämeenlinna:
Practical Information
Find essential details about your visit to Hämeenlinna, including arrival information, accommodation options, local services, and interesting sights. Get tips on navigating the area and making the most of your stay.
Background and Insights:
Context and Discussion Points
Learn more about the themes and approaches of Savotta, from the community-centered safety approach to the Finnish perspective on safety and the deeper connection to the nature that inspires us.
Methods and Tools:
Venues and Tools
Get practical advice and tips for navigating the event venues, Insight Sessions, and Co-Creation Sprints. Understand the structure of the event and how to fully engage with the different parts of the programme.
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Articles coming soon!
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Building Safety and Resilience through a Community-Centred Approach at HAMK
Take an iside tour to our university's safety thinking.
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What is DBE?
A brief introduction to the Design-Based Education.
The Power Within: Unpacking Natural Intelligence
What is your hidden superpower in the age of algorythms and AI?
Want to share a valuable insight with other Savotta participants? Send us a link for review to savotta@hamk.fi.
Articles linked from outside HAMK are marked with asterisk (*)
Meet the Team
Dr. Kirsi Hipp works as a Principal Research Scientist at HAMK School of Health and Social Services, and is the Head of Master's Degree Programme in Crisis Management in Social and Health Care. Her doctoral thesis focused on patient participation in forensic psychiatric inpatient care.
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Anna Kastinen is a HR Specialist, developing various HR activities including remuneration, recruitmen, occupational wellbeing. She also leads the events team in HR Services.
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Reima Kallinen is the Safety Officer at Häme University of Applied Sciences and works in HAMK HR Services Team. He holds an MBA in Safety and Security Management, his Master's thesis probing the sense of safety in the HAMK university community.
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Lotta Valanne is a HR Coordinator in HAMK HR Services Team. Her responsibility areas include onboarding and supervisor support, and she is also part of the HR events team.
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