Learning through Innovations in Health Care, Physiotherapy and Social Services

Learning through Innovations in Health Care, Physiotherapy and Social Services

International Week for Health Care, Physiotherapy and Social Services

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Tampere, Finland

7th – 11th of October 2019

 

Description

The aim of the international week is sharing innovative practises in teaching and research (e.g. simulations, well-being technology, gamification), 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 7th of October at 12 pm and end on Friday 11th 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: https://www.lyyti.in/TAMKhealth. The deadline for registering is 16th of June 2019.

 

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 should book their own accommodation. The organisers recommend the following hotels:

City centre

Scandic Tampere Station, Scandic Tampere City, Scandic Tampere Koskipuisto, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Sokos Hotel Ilves

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+ Teaching or Staff Mobility or by the sending institution.

 

Contact information

Nursing and Health Care:

International Coordinators Ms Sanna Laiho, sanna.laiho@tuni.fi & Ms Tuija Rasku tuija.rasku@tuni.fi

Physiotherapy:

International Coordinator Ms Tiina Pystynen, tiina.pystynen@tuni.fi

Social Services:

International Coordinator Mr Henri Annala, henri.annala@tuni.fi

International Office:

International Coordinator Ms Suvi Hokkanen, staffexchange.tamk@tuni.fi

 

Photo by Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere