Internationalism and Multiculturalism in Health Care, Social Services and Physiotherapy

Description

The aim of the international week is sharing best practises in teaching and research, networking with colleagues, developing possible future projects together, and advancing the collaboration with partners on several levels in a multicultural and inspiring environment.

Programme

The programme of the week consists of presentations, workshops, and round-table discussions, and the participants will get to experience the Finnish culture and unique nature. In addition, there will be versatile social programme, including a sightseeing bus tour, sauna evening and farewell dinner. The programme will start on Monday 8th of October at 12 pm and end on Friday 12 th of October at 12 pm. All participants are invited to contribute to the programme of the week by giving a session on a topic that is closest to their own teaching or research interests. The detailed programme will be designed when the participants have been selected and the session topics have been agreed. There will also be Finnish students and exchange students taking part in the week.

Registration

Please register using the following form: http://bit.do/international2018. The deadline for registering is 31st of May 2018.

Location

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) School of Health Care and Social Services Address: Kuntokatu 3, FI-33520 Tampere, Finland, tel. +358 3 245 2111

Accommodation

The participants are encouraged to book their own accommodation. The organisers recommend the following hotels:

City centre

Scandic Tampere Station, Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Cumulus Hotel Koskikatu

Near TAMK

Norlandia Care

Budget-friendly

Dream Hostel/Hotel, Hotel Homeland

Fees

The fee for the international week is 120€. Instructions for making the payment will be sent to the participants later on. The participants are expected to cover their travel, accommodation and daily expenses utilising funds provided by Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for teaching or training or by the sending institution.

Contact information

Nursing and Health Care: International Coordinators Ms Sanna Laiho, sanna.laiho(at)tamk.fi & Ms Tuija Rasku tuija.rasku(at)tamk.fi

Social Services: International Coordinator Mr Henri Annala, henri.annala(at)tamk.fi 

Physiotherapy: International Coordinator Ms Tiina Pystynen, tiina.pystynen(at)tamk.fi

International Office: International Coordinator Ms Tiina Nilsson, staffexchange(at)tamk.fi