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The impacts of COVID19 during the upcoming semester

The COVID19 pandemic is turning into an endemic, which means that the virus is occurring all over the world in seasonally recurring and variable epidemics. The coronavirus is still abundant, but according to Diak’s estimate, it will only have a slight impact on the autumn’s operations.

Internationalisation, intense learning and adapting – this is BIP 

Helsinki campus was filled with an international atmosphere in May as an intensive week, as part of Digital Competence BIP (Blended Intensive Programme), was Read more

New publication: Diaconal nursing in Finland: Theory and practice

Diaconal nursing holistically promotes health and welfare, while bolstering hope and a person’s resources. This publication describes the theory of diaconal nursing and the practice of Finnish diaconal nursing in healthcare and the church’s work.

Alumni, become a mentor for a Diak student!

We are looking for alumni mentors for Diak’s students. In the mentoring programme, alumnus is mentoring a student by guiding them towards graduation and working life.

The crisis in Europe puts a strain on students – Diak secures the everyday life of students and provides support services

The global political situation has caused anxiety and concern among students. At Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, everyday life is also safeguarded in the midst of the crisis by actively providing students with support services.

Changes regarding the Helsinki campus premise and entrances

Due to the construction work next to the campus, the doors at the southern wall, meaning the main door, the A-corridor door and the door next to the Chapel will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday 18 January for approximately 3 months. This will also cause other changes on the campus premises.

Update to Diak’s COVID-19 guidelines: exams and teaching will be widely moved online in January

Diak’s corona working group has decided that the teaching and exams planned to be executed on campuses will be moved widely online in January.

Apply now for BA and MA degree programmes in Diak

Joint application to higher education degree programmes starts on 5 and ends on 19 January 2022 at 3pm Finnish time.

Actions caused by COVID-19 in Diak in the beginning of a new semester

Diak is prepared in advance for the worsening coronavirus situation, and much of the teaching at the beginning of the year has been transferred to distance education in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Only essential contact teaching takes place on campuses.

”Studying and working have been made easy in Diak”

Quan Cung, 30, Bachelor of Social Services student (English-taught degree programme) – I moved to Finland in 2012 and started studying in Rovaniemi. After a while, I decided to change my career path and I moved to Helsinki. While living in Read more