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“Diakle” has been selected as the new name of Diak’s learning platform. The jury selected the new name among around 250 entries. The new name is taken officially into use on 11th of January 2021.
Diak’s task force on corona situation has decided that teaching continues mostly online until the end of February 2021. The task force continues to follow the development of the corona situation and to monitor national as well as regional alignments closely. It will adjust the guidelines when needed.
The corona situation has gotten worse especially in the capital region. A large amount of new COVID-19 cases can be tracked to situations that feel familiar and safe.
BLENDI – Blended Learning for Inclusion is a project that promotes blended learning across Europe. Blended learning refers to a situation where elements of online learning are systematically introduced to complement traditional teaching in classrooms.
Self-service library whole day on the 3rd of November.
Diak collected feedback from first- and third-year students last May using feedback surveys. Diak’s teams have gone through the feedback, and feedback from our graduates last year, and defined the development activities we will be reporting on in this news. Thanks to all the students who left feedback!
Dr. Johanna Lammi has been selected as Diak’s new Service Director. She starts in her new position on 30 November 2020.
Finland’s coronavirus situation is rapidly deteriorating, and there are also chains of infection among students at universities of applied sciences. This has led to an increase in distance learning and even to the closure of campuses in different parts of Finland.
Diak wants to ensure the safety of all students, because also students at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 might participate the exam. Therefore, masks are worn in general exams as of 1st October. We also remind students and staff on acting in a responsible manner at campuses.
Diak’s CEO, Rector Tapio Kujala has been selected as Tampere UAS’ (TAMK) CEO, Rector. He works in Diak until the end of 2020 and starts in his new position in Tamk in January 2021.