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Distance learning and teleworking will continue at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences for weeks 43-44. The campus is closed until November 1, 2020.

Distance learning and teleworking will continue at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences for weeks 43-44. The campus is closed until November 1, 2020.

The transition of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences to distance education has gone well. The campus is closed until October 18, 2020.

Finland’s coronavirus situation is rapidly deteriorating, and there are also chains of infection among students at universities of applied sciences. This has led to an increase in distance learning and even to the closure of campuses in different parts of Finland.

At Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, coronavirus infection has been diagnosed in at least 15 students. Exposure mapping work is still partly in progress. Further infections may still occur.

Five students at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences have now been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Exposures are still being investigated. Additional infections are likely to occur. Authorities are being in contact with those exposed and quarantining individuals when the situation so requires.

So far, three students at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences have been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Further infections may still occur. Authorities have mapped the exposed and quarantined them based on their assessments.

According to Heikki Kaukoranta, the doctor responsible for infectious diseases in the city of Vaasa, VAMK has not been exposed. VAMK's operations will continue in a safe manner according to the previous plan.

Teaching will continue in the fall as contact teaching. The 1st year students of the programs taught in English International Business and Information Technology will start the year as remote teaching. IB and IT students of 2nd till 4th year will start in hybrid teaching according to teachers instructions. All lectures for more than 40 people are considered remote teaching. The preparedness group meets weekly and, if necessary, takes measures to ensure a safe working and study environment. Changes will be communicated if necessary.

Teaching will continue in the fall as contact teaching. The 1st year students of the programs taught in English International Business and Information Technology will start the year as remote teaching. IB and IT students of 2nd till 4th year will start in hybrid teaching according to teachers instructions. All lectures for more than 40 people are considered remote teaching. The preparedness group meets weekly and, if necessary, takes measures to ensure a safe working and study environment. Changes will be communicated if necessary.

Teaching will continue in the fall as contact teaching. The 1st year students of the programs taught in English International Business and Information Technology will start the year as remote teaching. IB and IT students of 2nd till 4th year will start in hybrid teaching according to teachers instructions. All lectures for more than 40 people are considered remote teaching. The preparedness group meets weekly and, if necessary, takes measures to ensure a safe working and study environment. Changes will be communicated if necessary.

Overall, the teaching staff of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences has been satisfied with the remote teaching. Despite occasional disruptions, the technology has worked better than expected. Experiences of distance learning were investigated in a nationwide survey. 1561 members of the teaching staff of polytechnics responded to the survey.

Congratulations to all graduates. As a recognition for their hard work, 137 students will receive their diplomas today.

The entrance examination for universities of applied sciences will be carried out in June in two separate stages. The first stage of the examination will be organised on 4 June 2020 as a digital distance examination. The second stage of the examination will be organised on the campuses of universities of applied sciences in different parts of the country on 23-25 June 2020.

The entrance examination for universities of applied sciences will be carried out in June in two separate stages. The first stage of the examination will be organised on 4 June 2020 as a digital distance examination. The second stage of the examination will be organised on the campuses of universities of applied sciences in different parts of the country on 23-25 June 2020.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Reboot pilot training, originally designed to be delivered as blended learning, is delivered virtual in spring 2020.The pilot involves unemployed and underemployed higher education graduates, as well as coaches and trainers, in Finland, Belgium, Greece and the United Kingdom.We want to thank all pilot training participants during these challenging times.

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