News - Career in Southwest Finland

27.10.2023

Local innovators: a chat with Federico from TeachersPro

Meet Dr. Federico Malpica Basurto, the founder and CEO of TeachersPro, who has always had a deep-rooted passion for education.

19.10.2023

Aiming for Global Growth: Talent Funding in Action

Turku-based company Wiima Logistics solves logistical challenges of companies in various fields of business. Thanks to Talent funding from Business Finland, Wiima can gain international growth faster than on its own.

27.09.2023

Research project explores the local experiences and ecosystems of international talents

HIWE, a two-year Business Finland funded research project, has released its first findings.

22.09.2023

Visit Finland’s Happiness Masterclass: Find Your Inner Finn

A playful online course to find a piece of the Finnish outlook within yourself

14.09.2023

Local universities looking for researchers

The University of Turku and Åbo Akademi have posted a number of open vacancies for researchers this autumn.

12.09.2023

The “Muutostöissä” campaign, led by social media influencers, aims to awaken awareness for the possibilities of a culturally diverse working life

This September, a group of social media influencers have posted their perspectives of working life

07.09.2023

International House Turku introduces new Welcome Programme

Are you ready to take the next steps for settling down in Turku and Finland?

22.08.2023

Couple of Expats: tips on studying in Finland

“From the unique degree programmes offered by universities to ample student discounts, state-of-the-art facilities, and an active student culture – keep reading for a 360-degree view of why you should say “YES” to this adventure.”

16.08.2023

Start-ups! Apply for Northbound Scaleups by Sept 7th

The EU-funded programme is open to Finnish, Swedish, and Estonian startups looking to expand their markets to other countries.

21.06.2023

City of Turku looking for trainee in international team

The City of Turku is seeking a trainee for a duration of three months. This role includes versatile tasks related to communication, event production and networking activities.

20.06.2023

A Japanese boost for a Finnish startup

Kotaro Nishida has come to Turku from Tokyo for two years to help Groke Technologies to accelerate their sales. He finds the working atmosphere in Groke relaxed and life in Turku comfortable. Read his story!

19.06.2023

Tales of the Entrepreneurs in Turku: Lucia

The fourth story in this series is about building international communities in the far north.

06.06.2023

A Day with Couple of Expats in Turku

What does a day in the lives of Couple of Expats in Turku look like?

01.06.2023

A life-changing move to the other side of the world

If someone had told Angelo Villasanta a year ago that he would move to Finland from the Philippines for an ICT job, he wouldn’t have believed it. Now he has a fulfilling working life, a nice community of friends and a plan to build his life in Turku for the long term.

12.05.2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Cost of Living in Finland

As a Nordic country, Finland has a reputation for being expensive, but it’s actually the most affordable option in the region.

06.04.2023

International student, are you about to graduate? Here’s what you need to know!

Couple of Expats are sharing tips to help you make the transition from studies to working life as smooth as possible.

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