On the morning of October 30, 2024, a delegation of three, including Mr. Santeri Koivisto, Director of International Affairs and Education Export at the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), visited our college for an exchange. They engaged in discussions with our college leaders, Director of the College Office, Chief of the Educational Affairs Section, Director of the Basic Teaching Department, and International Exchange Specialist.
At 9 am, the Finnish representatives first toured the college's "Mechatronics" Open Training Center, the "Numerical Control Technology Application" Open Training Center, and the training bases for the World Skills Competition events of "Industrial Control" and "Additive Manufacturing." Following the tour, both sides held in-depth exchanges in Meeting Room 811 of the Comprehensive Building.
Vice College President Xiao Qian provided a comprehensive introduction to the college's educational characteristics, departments and majors, reforms in vocational education and teaching, teacher team building, teaching and training facilities, school-enterprise cooperation, international exchange and cooperation, social services, and campus culture.
Mr. Santeri Koivisto, Director of International Affairs and Education Export at XAMK, gave a comprehensive overview of the basic situation of his university, curriculum settings, and directions for international exchange and cooperation. Mr. Grigory Budin, Senior Education Export Expert, supplemented the introduction with details on XAMK's existing international exchange partners, cooperation models, and future plans for international cooperation.
Through this exchange, both sides agreed that there are considerable similarities between Finland and China in terms of industry-education integration and school-enterprise cooperation in cultivating applied and international talent. They believe that there is broad potential for future exchanges and cooperation, including short-term teacher and student exchanges, visiting scholars, and opportunities for graduates to pursue further academic degrees in Finland.
The meeting concluded successfully in an atmosphere of pragmatism, friendship, openness, and cooperation. In the future, both sides will undoubtedly continue to explore and strengthen exchanges, pushing the internationalization of talent cultivation at the college to a new level.
Provided by the College Office