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UNINOVIS Staff Development BIP Week

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March 9, 2026 | Tampere, Finland

UNINOVIS Staff Development BIP Week - Save the Date

UNINOVIS warmly invites you to take part in the Staff Development BIP Week, hosted by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK). This international week brings together colleagues from across the UNINOVIS alliance to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise, and shape future goals for European cooperation in higher education.

The programme combines an online kick-off session with an intensive on-site week in Tampere, offering space for inspiration, dialogue, and joint development around key strategic themes for UNINOVIS.

What to Expect

General Programme Themes

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – integrating emerging technologies into teaching, collaboration, and support services
  • Micro-credentials – flexible learning models, recognition of smaller learning units, and cross-institutional compatibility
  • Excellence Hubs – strengthening thematic clusters for high-quality education, research, and innovation

Track-based Discussions

  • COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) – joint course development, virtual exchange, and international student engagement
  • RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) – collaboration on projects, innovation ecosystems, shared initiatives, and funding opportunities

The preliminary overarching theme for the on-site week is the use of AI in teaching and higher education practices. A detailed programme and speaker lineup will be shared early next year.

Dates & Location

When

  • Online session: 18 February 2026, 15:00 CET
  • On-site week: 9–13 March 2026

Where

  • Online: Virtual link sent after registration
  • On-site: Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Kuntokatu 3, 33520 Tampere, Finland

Extra Highlights

The TAMK campus will host the HUBS Sprint Innovation Festival during the same week, creating a vibrant international atmosphere.

Students from UNINOVIS partner institutions, including Kauno Kolegija (Lithuania) and THWS (Germany), will be present.

Colleagues from TAMK's international partner universities will also join the programme.

Registration

Participation requires registration via the link below. Deadline for registration: 9 February 2026

Join us in Tampere for an inspiring week to develop your skills, connect with UNINOVIS colleagues, and experience the energy of international collaboration.