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UNINOVIS Staff BIP Week at TAMK

Empowering Educators & Innovators Across Europe

October 27-31, 2025 | Tampere, Finland

UNINOVIS Staff BIP Week Flyer

Staff BIP week is open to teaching, research, project and administrative staff from all UNINOVIS partner universities.

Step into a week of international collaboration, professional growth, and educational innovation!

Programme Structure

UNINOVIS Staff BIP week consists of two parallel tracks as well as common sessions. Please see the preliminary program below.

Programme Tracks

Track 1: Designing BIPs & COILs

Create engaging, cross-border learning experiences that blend virtual and physical mobility.

Track 2: Creating Successful Project Applications

Learn how to craft competitive proposals and manage international projects effectively.

Registration Information

Registration Deadline

The registration for the BIP week is open until 5 October 2025

You can access the registration form online.

Registration link will be provided by TAMK and UNINOVIS coordination office.

Preliminary Program

A detailed preliminary programme will be shared with registered participants. The programme includes:

Track 1: Designing BIPs & COILs

Hands-on workshops and collaborative sessions on creating Blended Intensive Programmes and Collaborative Online International Learning experiences.

Track 2: Project Application Development

Practical sessions on writing successful project proposals, budget planning, and project management for international collaborations.

Common Sessions

Plenary sessions, networking events, and cultural activities bringing all participants together to strengthen the UNINOVIS community.

About Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)

TAMK is one of Finland's leading universities of applied sciences, known for its innovative approach to education and strong connections with industry. Located in Tampere, Finland's technology hub, TAMK provides an ideal setting for this professional development programme.

Why Tampere?

  • Innovation Hub: Tampere is known as Finland's tech capital, home to numerous technology companies and startups
  • Educational Excellence: TAMK's reputation for quality applied sciences education and research
  • Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art learning spaces and technology infrastructure
  • Cultural Experience: Opportunity to experience Finnish education culture and innovation ecosystem

Expected Outcomes

  • Enhanced Teaching Skills: Participants will gain new pedagogical competencies and digital teaching tools
  • Stronger Networks: Lasting professional connections among educators across the alliance
  • Joint Initiatives: Foundation for collaborative teaching projects and curriculum development
  • Best Practices: Shared repository of successful teaching approaches and resources
  • European Identity: Strengthened sense of belonging to the UNINOVIS community

Participating Institutions

The Staff BIP Week brings together educators from all eight UNINOVIS partner universities:

🇫🇮 Tampere University of Applied Sciences (Host)
🇳🇱 The Hague University of Applied Sciences
🇱🇹 Kauno kolegija
🇦🇱 University of Tirana
🇮🇹 Università della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
🇪🇸 University of Málaga
🇫🇷 Sorbonne Paris North University
🇩🇪 Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt

Impact on UNINOVIS Alliance

The Staff BIP Week is a crucial component of UNINOVIS's strategy to create a truly integrated European University Alliance. By investing in the professional development of teaching staff, the alliance ensures:

  • Consistent quality of education across all partner institutions
  • Shared approaches to data science pedagogy
  • Enhanced mobility opportunities for both staff and students
  • Stronger institutional partnerships and collaborative projects
  • A unified European perspective on data science education

Join the UNINOVIS Community

The Staff BIP Week at TAMK exemplifies UNINOVIS's commitment to empowering educators and building a strong, collaborative European University Alliance dedicated to excellence in data science education.