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Sanna Wesanko appointed as Diak’s new Vice Rector and Director of Education

Psychotherapist, M.Ed., M.A. Sanna Wesanko has been appointed as the new Vice Rector and Education Director of Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. She is currently working as the Vice President for Education at Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK). 

Digital Competence BIP – an icebreaker for internationalisation

The Digital Competence BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) gathered students and teachers from four European countries to study the opportunities and obstacles digitalization creates for different target groups. BIP is a fun way to learn and meet new people, the student participants say.

Diak adopts electronic degree certificates

Diak switches to use electronic degree certificates in March. With the reform, those who graduate after March 1, 2023 will receive their degree certificates only electronically.

Record-breaking result: The number of candidates for Diak’s bachelor’s degrees in English increased almost threefold

The first joint application for spring ended on Wednesday January 18th 2023. The number of applicants for bachelor’s degree in English at Diak increased Read more

Apply now for BA degree programmes in Diak

There are 65 study places in two bachelor’s degrees conducted in English at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services (Helsinki Read more

International perspectives on eco-social change

The BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) intensive week organized at Diak’s Helsinki campus between November and December offered an understanding of eco-social change and tools to build an ecologically and socially sustainable world. Dozens of students and lecturers from various European universities came to the campus to learn and network.

Diak develops teaching and services based on student feedback

In order to develop its operations and quality, Diak regularly collects feedback from students regarding their studies. Giving feedback is a good way to influence the development of Diak’s teaching and services.

Exceptions to the opening hours of the Helsinki campus on 9th to 10th of November

Diak’s staff will meet for development days on the Helsinki campus on Wednesday and Thursday 9th to 10th of November.

The career monitoring survey for graduates improves the quality of education – survey for graduates of 2017

What is the employment situation of Diak graduates five years after graduation? Does the knowledge gained from the studies carry over into working life? Read more

BIP – international experience and future skills

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is a great opportunity to gain international experience, network and learn new things. Student of social services Mirka Lähdehao-Vilén participated in the Asset-based Community Development BIP implementation in August and shares her experiences. Registration for spring 2023 BIP study course is now open.