Annual Report 2021
A year of development and progress
The year 2021 at VAMK revolved around the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and learning new things. However, during the year, the challenges turned into opportunities.
– President, CEO Kati Komulainen
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542 degrees
Employment of students 89.2%
189 publications
346 international students
Equity ratio 73.2%
Carbon footprint 553.7 t CO2e
Green transition in technology education
Society is moving towards carbon neutrality, and this is also reflected in VAMK’s activities. Our aim is to produce experts who contribute to sustainable development.
Together we keep our region vigorous
VAMK’s eventful year in RDI activities was marked by the launch of a new RDI programme, the establishment of completely new research platforms and lively project and publication activities. MUOVA is VAMK’s one-of-a-kind innovation unit, which acts as a link between the research world and SMEs. 2021 was a year of many successes.
Highlights of the year
In 2021, VAMK’s sustainable development programme was updated, the Ethical Code of Conduct was published at the end of the year, and VAMK received the Quality Label from its audit, with particular praise for its focus on working life.
Responsibility is caring for eachother
VAMK is committed to strong ethical and responsible activities. Our goal is to build and ensure a community where everyone can trust that operations are ethically sustainable.
