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Diak has published the principles of a safer space

Diak has published principles for a safer space. A safer space means a community, event or place in which everyone has the freedom to be themselves and feel safe and respected.

The first joint application of the spring has ended

The first joint application of the spring ended on Wednesday 22 January 2025.

CEO-Rector Elina Juntunen appointed CEO of the Deaconess Foundation

Elina Juntunen, CEO and Rector of Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, has been appointed CEO of the Deaconess Foundation as of August 1, 2025. The Deaconess Foundation is one of Diak’s largest owners.

Diak aims to halt the trend towards greater inequality

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak) seeks to counter polarisation in society. The goal of its new strategy is to put an end to inequality in Finland. 

“The learning environment at Diak is incredibly supportive”

Edwin Renatus Mwacha from Tanzania has been studying nursing at Diak for the autumn semester. Exchange at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences has been transformative when it comes to both learning and gaining intercultural competence. Edwin recommends Finnish students to apply for exchange in his home university in Tanzania.

Apply for BA degree programmes in Diak

There are 80 study places in two bachelor’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences.

Anna-Maija Ohlsson appointed as Director of strategy and impact

Anna-Maija Ohlsson has been appointed as the Director of Strategy and Impact at Diak. Ohlsson will begin in her new role on January 13, 2025.

Building career and networks – alumni event brought together the international professionals from five UAS’

The first Build Your Network, Build Your Career alumni event, organized collaboratively by universities of applied sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area, gathered about 120 international alumni to network and gain career insights.

Career monitoring survey for 2019 graduates starts

What is the employment situation of Diak graduates five years after graduation? Does the knowledge gained from the studies carry over into working life? The nationwide career tracking survey of universities of applied sciences collects information for the development of education and also affects the funding of universities of applied sciences. This year, those who graduated in 2019 will receive the survey.

DiakHub Eastern Finland is now Diak Eastern Finland

As part of Diak’s evolving strategy and brand update, Diak’s management has decided to update the DiakHub Eastern Finland brand. From now on, operations in Eastern and Central Finland will be known as Diak Eastern Finland. Despite the name update, educational and RDI activities in Eastern Finland will continue as before.